10 February 2026 (Tuesday)

Sign On: 06:30 AM

Race Briefing: 07:45 AM

Race Start: 08:00 AM

Medal Ceremony: 09:30 AM

Location: Education City MTB Trail

Venue & Parking Location: Google Map Pin Location 

Mountain Bike only (Flat/Riser handlebars only, no Drop Bars, no Aero Bars)

There will be no wheel size restriction, wheel sizes 24, 26'er, 650b or 27.5, 27.5+, 29'er, 29+ and Fat wheels are all allowed, as long as the tire width is NOT Narrower than 1.5 inches or 38c and should have threads or knobs. (Skinny, Sand Tires, Slick Tires, Semi-Slick, and Street Tires will NOT be allowed for this race). 

HELMET should be worn at all times while competing. Not wearing a helmet while racing will result in Disqualification.

Make sure that your bike is in top condition for the race. 

Race numbers MUST be attached to the Handlebar and must be visible at all times when racing.

All competing riders must navigate the official route, covering every inch of the race route with no shortcuts, re-routing, or changes. 

The trail is fully marked. Although Track reading is optional, Route familiarization falls under the responsibility of the competing rider.  

Any competing Riders incorrectly navigating the route (wrong turns or who become temporarily disoriented) must return to the point they departed the correct path and re-enter the course at that point to avoid disqualification. 

Track reading MUST be done in advance. NO Track reading will be allowed while any race is in progress. Track reading, while another race is in progress, can impede the progress of the riders doing the race at that time. You will get a time penalty when someone reports that you track read while the race is in progress.  

Race participants should be present at the starting line for the starting and call to order 10 minutes before the scheduled start. (See event timing) 

There will be a Short Race Briefing before the start of the race.

Field Marshals will be strategically posted on the race-course and available to assist riders while the race is ongoing.

Drinking Water Refills after the Finish Line (bring your own water bottle or hydration packs. Bottled Water will not be served)

Technical and Mechanical Support (if any) will be located near the start area. 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS (save these numbers)

• Ian Tubello (First Aider) - 7000 9780 

• John Bonalos (Race Director) - 7794 198

All riders should allow faster riders to pass.

Course familiarization is the rider's responsibility. Track reading should be done in advance and not during when a race is going on. As a courtesy to your fellow riders, please AVOID TRACK READING while any race is in progress.

Unsportsmanlike conduct is subject to disqualification. Be friendly to everyone, and be courteous and respectful to race officials, volunteers, and fellow competitors.

Do not litter on or off the course.

Any competing riders incorrectly navigating the route (wrong turns or who become disoriented) must return to the point they departed and re-enter the course at that point to avoid disqualification.

Unsportsmanlike manners. 

Disrespect towards race organizers, officials, volunteers & co-competitors.

Littering 

Unfair advantages (shortcuts)

Not wearing of helmet or removing of helmet while competing. 

Wrong positioning of timing chip (no reading) 

Unreadable race numbers due to incorrect position (must be attached to the handlebar)

When you appeal or file for a protest, sufficient information or proof is needed. 

Pre-announcements of Top competitors will be made once the final rider crosses the finish. 

Protests and appeals can be accepted while the result is not yet broadcast.  

An Appeal fee of 50 QR should be paid if you want to contest the result before it's posted online.  

Any appeals made after the Final Results are posted online will be nullified.

Individual persons who wish to join the race need to Pre-Register online. 

We have a limit of 180 Participants - first to register, first-served basis

Online Registration is open UNTIL 03:00 PM on Sunday, February 08.

Late / On-Site Registration is subject to availability and will be charged with a higher entry fee.

50 QAR for 19 years old and above

30 QAR for 18 years old and below

Sign On Starts at 06:30 AM

Show proof of identity before claiming your race kits. You will be required to deposit your QID or Driver's License in exchange for your timing chip.

The use of another rider's entry is not allowed.

To make everything work smoothly:

• Know your race number in advance by checking the Start List (available on 11-Feb)

• You can only sign on for yourself and collect your own race number & timing chip.

• Your race number should be visible and positioned on your handlebar. Your timing chip is positioned on the non-disc side of the fork.

This race will be chipped-timed. We have a limit of 180 Chips for use.

The allocation of the Timing Chips will be on a "First in online registration, First served" basis.

Due to the limited availability of timing chips, We will also limit the number of registrations.

Register only if you are sure that you will be able to attend the race. 

If you join the racing event, you understand the risk of joining off-road cycling activities.

You understand that an Ambulance may not be readily available and that the emergency response can take time in any case of an accident.

You understand that the organizers, officials, volunteers, and your co-competitor won't be liable for any accident that may occur and may happen to you during this event.