DATE, LOCATION, RACE DISTANCE

• 4 May 2024 (Saturday)

• Meryal Waterpark, Qetaifan Island North, Lusail City

• Main Aquathlon Distance: Swim: 1 km > Run: 5 km

• Youth Aquathlon Distance: Swim 300 m > Run: 3 km

• Parking is available at the Meryal Waterpark Underground Parking

• The Sign-On registration is situated in the Meryal Waterpark Lobby Area

CATEGORIES (Men Only)

• This race is open for MEN ONLY

• Your age on the 31st of December, 2024, will be the basis of which age group you will belong. 

  • Your Age for this event = 2024 minus your Birth Year 

  • For example: your birth year is 1984, so your Age for this event is: 2024 - 1984 = 40 years old

• A minimum of 5 competing athletes per category is required to award a podium. Categories with lower participation numbers will be combined at the organizer's discretion.

  • Qatari Age Group

    • QAT 15-19

    • QAT 20-24

    • QAT 25-29

    • QAT 30-34

    • QAT 35-39

    • QAT 40-44

    • QAT 45-49

    • QAT 50+

  • Expatriates Age Groups

    • EXP 15-19

    • EXP 20-29

    • EXP 30-39

    • EXP 40+

  • GCC Age Groups

    • GCC 15-19

    • GCC 20-29

    • GCC 30-39

    • GCC 40+

  • YOUTH AQUATHLON AG

    • QAT 11-14

    • EXP 11-14

    • GCC 11-14

EVENT TIMINGS

• 04:30 am - Race Chips collection and Transition area opens.

• 05:30 am - Race Chips collection and Transition area closes.

• 05:15 am - Warm Up

• 05:45 am - Mandatory Race Briefing

• 06:00 am - Race Start

• 07:30 am - SWIM CUT OFF TIME (remaining athletes in the water will be DNF)

• 09:00 am - Estimated time of Medal Ceremony 

RACE RULES AND OTHER INFO

Registration, Disclaimer Form & Race Pack Collection.

• Pre-registration is needed to enter this event (Registration Link at the bottom of this page.)

• Timing Chip collection will start on Saturday, 04th May, at 04:30 am. 

• After signing the Disclaimer Form, You will receive a timing chip with an ankle strap. 

• Volunteers will help with body number marking. 

• Disclaimer Form is required to enter this race ((filled up on race day.)

Timing System, Timing Chip, and Ankle Strap.

• We will use electronic timing to give you Swim, Run, and Transition times. 

• You will be issued a timing chip attached to an ankle strap.

• Please use the timing chip given to you at registration - any other timing chip will not work.

• You must attach the Ankle Strap with the timing chip to your LEFT ankle. 

• Timing points are located at the start, entry/exit to the transition zone, and finish. 

• We will collect the timing chip from you at the finish line.

• You must return your chip to the finish, even if you withdraw. Otherwise, we will think you are still out there racing. 

• If you don’t return your timing chip, you will be liable for a fee of QAR 500 - so please remember to return it. 

Transition Zone

• On race day, the transition zone will be open from 4:30 am for athletes to prepare their area until 5:30 am. It will close promptly. 

• Only racing competitors will be allowed through the transition area during the race. 

• The transition area is situated on the sandy beach, and there will be NO CARPET covering, so participants are advised to bring their cover for the ground. 

• A plastic bin with corresponding race numbers will be provided where you can place your running shoes & swim gear. 

• Please be considerate of other competitors. Other items not used during the race should be moved away to keep the transition as clear as possible.

Swim Regulation

• The course is always anti-clockwise. Pass with the swim buoys on your left shoulder. 

• The use of a wetsuit will depend on the water temperature. Wetsuit is forbidden if the water temperature is 22°C and above. 

• Only swim goggles or masks are permitted. No other swim aids of any kind are permitted. 

• Only official lifeguards on kayaks and rescue jet skis are allowed on the swim course. Swimmers may use the kayaks and jet skis for aid should they require assistance so long as there is no forward momentum, which would result in disqualification. 

• Please use brightly colored swim caps.

• Swim cut off after 1h min. (07:00 AM) - (remaining athletes in the water will be DNF) 

Run Regulation

• The run route is in a clockwise direction. 

• Chest and thighs must be covered by shirt/shorts or tri-suit. Tri-suit zippers must not be unfastened. 

• iPods or similar headphone devices are not allowed.  

• Body number markings must always remain visible when running. 

• There are aid stations on the route. 

• Avoid littering on the run route.

Hydration

• Please stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids in the days leading up to the race. Remember to continue to take on fluids in the morning before the start. 

• There will be water available from aid stations on the run course.

• Rayyan Water and Pocari Sweat will provide our hydration during the race.

Weather

• You must be aware of the weather conditions during the race. It is expected to be hot with very little, if any, shade. 

• First aiders will be on standby throughout the race, but you must take care to race sensibly in such conditions. 

• If you get headaches or feel dizzy and nauseous, you may be suffering from heat exhaustion. Listen to your body. Common heat exhaustion symptoms include confusion, muscle cramps, heavy sweating, headaches, nausea/vomiting, and dizziness. If you become aware of these symptoms, then seek medical help. Talk to the nearest volunteer who can help you get attention.

Ceremony

• The First three athletes in all race categories must attend the ceremony to be eligible for prizes. The ceremony will be held 30 minutes, at the latest, after the last athlete crosses the line.

Result

• After the event, results will be available as soon as possible. Any queries relating to them should be emailed to qataritriathlonclub@gmail.com by Monday after the event. After this time, all results will be considered final and complete.

for more information, you can contact: 

For English: JOHN BONALOS (Technical and Race Operations Director) @ WhatsApp

For Arabic: FAHAD AL GROON (Event Managing Director) @ WhatsApp