Yokohama, Japan May 16, 2026
Source: https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-yokohama
The World Triathlon Championship Series is coming to Yokohama, Japan again in 2026.
Held around Yamashita Park, the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama is an international competition featuring not only fierce competition among elite athletes but also age group races.
The 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series event in Yokohama is confirmed for May 16–17, 2026, marking the series’ return to Japan for the 16th consecutive year .
Here are the key details:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| 📍 Venue | Special course around Yamashita Park (Start & Finish in the park), Yokohama |
| 🏅 Events | Elite & Para: May 16 / Age Group (Standard, Sprint Relay): May 17 |
| 🏃 Distances | Standard (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run), Sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) |
| 👥 Participants | ~160 elite athletes & ~1,500 age-group participants |
| 🔗 Official Info | https://yokohamatriathlon.jp/wts/ |
🎯 Event Significance
The Yokohama leg is a key stop in the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series and also serves as the kickoff for qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. This race will be crucial for athletes aiming to secure points for Paris 2027 and ultimately a spot at the LA Games .
📺 How to Watch
The event will be streamed live on TriathlonLive.tv. Check the official World Triathlon website closer to the date for broadcast schedules in your region.
Jeanne Lehair (Luxembourg) on the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS)
Based on search results, I can provide Jeanne Lehair’s confirmed and planned races for the 2026 season. She is focused exclusively on the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) circuit rather than Supertri events.
2026 Race Calendar
Key Takeaways
- No Supertri appearances: Lehair’s calendar shows no plans to race Supertri events in Austin, London, Chicago, Boston, or Toronto. She is fully committed to the official World Triathlon circuit, which serves as the qualification pathway for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Recent form: She opened her WTCS season with a bronze medal in Samarkand on April 25, finishing 3rd behind Beth Potter (GBR) and Léonie Périault (FRA).
- Yokohama title defense: Her next race is the WTCS Yokohama on May 16, where she will look to defend the title she won in 2025.
