The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has unveiled changes to the 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour, a move that reshapes the season structure and signals a new phase of growth for the series. Alongside the announcement came confirmation that Singapore and Vancouver will return as host cities (which is exciting news for those of us interested in a local Canadian T100 race!).
For 2026, the PTO will reduce the number of mandatory races for professional athletes and separate the men’s and women’s fields across the season. Instead of hosting combined race weekends, the men’s and women’s fields will each race on four individual dates before coming together for the Qatar T100 World Championship Final in Doha. The intention, according to the PTO, is to enhance broadcast quality and ensure full live coverage of every professional race, while also improving balance and feasibility for professional athletes’ racing schedules.
Another significant change is the removal of season-long contracts. Rather than committing to a full season, professional athletes will now receive race invitations based on their world rankings and recent performances. This new format aims to provide athletes with more flexibility to plan their seasons and to ensure that the strongest fields line up at each event. The PTO confirmed that all professional members will receive emails outlining qualification details and invitations in the weeks ahead.
Prize money will also see a notable increase. Each T100 race in 2026 will feature a $275,000 purse, starting with $50,000 for first place, $40,000 for second, and $30,000 for third, with payouts extending down to 20th place. The PTO Athlete Board described these updates as an essential evolution for the series, stating that “establishing the T100 Triathlon World Tour has been a significant step forward for our sport. Our professional athletes are being looked after in a way that has elevated the professionalism and care for pro triathletes. We have seen how this environment has produced a world-class tour, so adapting the competition format to ensure the quality and consistency remains was paramount in deciding these changes.”
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