2024 R.A 974 Beach Triathlon

Race Information & Rules – 29 Nov 2024

Location & Parking

R.A. 974 Beach Resort

Location for Race Sign-on and race pack collection: Click here

Only officials, VIPs, police, and emergency vehicles are allowed to park near the resort entrance.

Public Parking (accessible from 05:00 AM to 06:45 AM): Click here

Public Parking (from 06:45 AM onwards): Click here

From 06:45 am until 10:00 am – The road will be closed (no cars will be allowed in or out on the bike course).

Schedule, Friday, 29 Nov 2024:

• 05:00 am: Race Pack Collection
• 06:00 am: Swim Warmup
• 06:30 am: Transition is closed. (No athletes will be allowed into transition after 06:30 am)
• 06:45 am: Swim warmup closed
• 07:00 am: Main event start time (Sprint Distance)
• 08:30 am: Youth Super Sprint (12-13 & 14-15 YO). (Start time may delay until the last cyclist from the sprint distance finishes)
• 09:00 am: Youth Aquathlon (7-9 & 10-11 YO)
• 10:00 am: Approximate time for Awards Ceremony

Note: This schedule is subject to change if required.

Race Distances & Number of Laps

Race Map: Click here

• Sprint Triathlon (STRICTLY 16+ YO): 750m Swim (2 laps) – 20km Bike (4 laps) – 5km Run (2 laps).
• Youth Super Sprint (12-13 & 14-15 YO): 375m Swim (1 lap) – 10km Bike (2 laps) – 2.5km Run (1 lap). (ONLY 30 SLOTS AVAILABLE)
• Youth Aquathlon (7-9 & 10-11 YO): 200m Swim (1 lap) – 1.5km Run (1 lap). (ONLY 30 SLOTS AVAILABLE)
• Team Relay Triathlon (Min age 16 YO): 750m Swim (2 laps) – 20km Bike (4 laps) – 5km Run (2 laps) (ONLY 20 SLOTS AVAILABLE)

Start Protocol

Mixed wave start with a 5-second gap between each wave. Priority for faster swimmers. Men and women will have separate start waves.

Age Groups

Sprint Triathlon (M/F): 16 – 19 YO, 20 – 29 YO, 30 – 39 YO, 40 – 49 YO, 50+ YO

Super Sprint Triathlon (M/F): 12-13 YO, 14-15 YO

Youth Aquathlon (M/F): 7-9 YO, 10-11 YO

Bag Drop Off

Athletes can leave their bags at the specified area. Expect queues. Show your bib number when collecting.

Finish Area

No staying in the finish area after finishing. Move to the refreshment area. Officials will remove your timing chip.

Rules & Regulations

World Triathlon “Competition” Rules will apply. Check here

Swimming Rules

Swimming is at your own risk. Wetsuits are optional. No buoyancy devices, fins, or paddles.

Transition Rules

Transition zone open: 05:00 am, close: 06:30 am. No bags allowed in transition. Only race equipment permitted.

Bike Rules

No drafting. Road bikes recommended. No MTB. Bib number must be visible. No littering on the course.

Running Rules

No bare torso. Bib number visible in front. Litter only in designated zones.

General Rules & Information

Athletes must return timing chips (or pay 500 QAR). Stay hydrated and use sunscreen. Registration fees: Sprint Triathlon (Non-QCTF: 250 QAR, QCTF: 200 QAR), Team Relay: 300 QAR, Super Sprint: 150 QAR, Youth Aquathlon: 70 QAR