It may be November, but the triathlon season isn’t over yet! Here’s a look at the races and excitement we can look forward to in the coming weeks.
Ironman 70.3 Langkawi – November 1
The month kicks off in Malaysia with Ironman 70.3 Langkawi. The men’s field features Canadian Tyler Mislawchuk, fresh off a strong performance at the WTCS Grand Finale in Wollongong, where he finished ninth. He’ll line up alongside Josh Amberger of Australia and Mike Phillips of New Zealand, who has already claimed victories at Ironman New Zealand and Challenge Gunsan, plus runner-up finishes at Ironman 70.3 Lapu Lapu and the Tauranga Half.
The women’s start list includes Regan Hollioake of Australia, currently seventh in the Ironman Pro Series standings. Another athlete sure to draw plenty of cheers is Fenella Langridge, who earlier this year shared a deeply personal YouTube update revealing her diagnosis of external iliac artery endofibrosis – a rare condition affecting blood flow to the legs. After months of uncertainty, she’s back racing again. Her courageous return at the Wollongong T100 showed that her determination remains as strong as ever.
France’s Justine Guerard adds further excitement to the women’s race, coming off a stellar season that includes a win at Challenge Sanremo and podium finishes at Gerardmer XL and Ironman 70.3 Tallinn.
Challenge Xiamen – November 1
Also taking place on the same day is Challenge Xiamen. Sara Perez Sala arrives in top form after an impressive weekend in Wollongong, where she not only guided paratriathlete Susana Rodriguez to a seventh world title, but also claimed her first T100 podium with a third-place finish.
She’ll be joined by Alanis Siffert, who’s enjoyed a breakout season with five wins and a third place at Challenge Roth, and by Amelia Watkinson, one of the sport’s most consistent performers, highlighted by her victory at Ironman 70.3 Lapu Lapu and two runner-up finishes this year.
The men’s race will feature top contenders Sam Osborne, Ognjen Stojanovic, and Kieran Storch.
Noosa Triathlon – November 2
Noosa needs no introduction. Now in its 42nd year, it is one of the world’s largest and most beloved Olympic-distance races – proudly known as Australia’s “Unmissable Tri.”
The 2025 start list is headlined by Cassandre Beaugrand on the women’s side and newly-crowned WTCS champion (and Australian!) Matt Hauser on the men’s. Ashleigh Gentle, an 11-time Noosa champion, will not compete this year, as she recently shared on Instagram.
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Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain – November 9 and 10
The season then moves to the coast of Spain for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, a two-day event bringing together the world’s best middle distance athletes. This promises to be one of the most competitive fields of the year. (Read our full preview here.)
Dubai T100 – November 15
The month will wrap up in spectacular fashion as the T100 Series heads to the Middle East for the Dubai T100, the penultimate race before the T100 World Championship Final in Qatar in December. (Read our full preview for Dubai here.)
Notably, several pros are attempting one of the toughest doubles of the season – racing both the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and the Dubai T100 just one week apart. Among the men taking on the challenge are Sam Dickenson, Jason West, Wilhelm Hirsch, Jonas Schomburg, Vincent Luis, Jack Birtwhistle, Jamie Riddle, and Mathis Margirier.
Even more women will tackle the double, including Taylor Knibb, Julie Derron, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Paula Findlay, India Lee, Hanne De Vet, Marlene de Boer, Lisa Perterer, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Lizzie Rayner, Jess Learmonth, and Caroline Pohle.
While November may be off-season for many, fans will still be treated to some of the best racing of the year!
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