Official Race Day Athlete Guide
Event Schedule
| X:XX | Registration and transition open |
| X:XX - X:XX | Swim warm-up |
| X:XX | WAVE 1: SPRINT & SPRINT RELAY |
| 500m swim | 20km bike | 5km run Age groups: 17–39, 40+, Sprint Relay |
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| X:XX | WAVE 2: SUPER SPRINT |
| 200m swim | 10km bike | 2.5km run Age groups: 12–13,14–16, 17–39, 40+ |
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| X:XX | WAVE 3: MICRO SPRINT & KIDS RELAY |
| 100m swim | 5km bike | 1.25km run Age groups: 10–11, beginner adult, Kids Relay |
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| X:XX | WAVE 4: TRISTART |
| 100m swim | 3km bike | 1.25km run Age group: 7–9 |
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| X:XX | MINI KIDS FUN TRIATHLON |
| X:XX | Awards |
All Set for Race Day?
Welcome to this TriClub Doha and Education City event. And especialy if this is your first triathlon — we hope it is the start of something wonderful.
With swimming, cycling, running and the transitions, there is a lot to work out, so we recommend arriving at least 60 minutes before your start, so you have time to check in, set up, and get familiar with the layout.
Our volunteers and officials are on hand to give you advice and you’ll find many of your questions answered in the ‘Guides’ section of our website
Parents Be Ready
Ensure your child’s bike is safe and has functioning brakes. They will not be allowed to participate if officials feel their bike is a danger to themselves or others.
All participants, including children, must wear an approved cycling helmet with the strap correctly fastened snug around the chin.
We encourage parents to allow their children to be independent. If younger children need assistance, be mindful not to get in the way of other competitors.
Sport should be fun – encourage enjoyment!
On Arrival
Getting to the Event
Important: Enter Education City by Gate 2 from Luqta Street Location
At the first roundabout continue straight.
At the second roundabout, turn right and parking is located on your right Location
From the parking, walk 300m to Qatar Academy Primary School car park Location
For safety, walk on the footpath to the right of the tram tracks.
ARRIVAL AFTER 6:15
The entrance to parking is closed before racing starts. Later arrivals park hereCheck-in Procedures
Collect your timing chip from registration. Provide 500 QAR or QID as deposit
LINE 1 | Non-member check-in and chip collection
LINE 2 | Queries; category changes; new member chips, rental chips (50 QAR)
LINE 3 | Body marking - your race number is marked on your arm or leg
Setting Up Transition
Present your bike for safety inspection with your helmet on and strap fastened snugly around your chin.
Choose your own spot on the racking. Positions are not marked. Each transition rack fits four bicycles. You have a 50cm space - 25cm either side of your front wheel - in which to layout kit for cycling and running. Be considerate to your transition neighbours.
Remove extra bags and equipment that won't be used during the race.
TOP TIP! Learn the routes through transition and memorise your position on the rack. Find the location of the mount line where you are allowed to start cycling.
A SAFE BIKE
Our officials will check bikes have functioning brakes; have plugged bar ends; is mechanically safe, and that helmet straps fit well. They cannot fix problems and you should ensure you, or a mechanic, check your bike before arrival.
Check Your Timing Chip
Use the chip-checker at registration to ensure your timing chip is functional. Alternatively, pass over the finish line and listen for the BEEP!
We strongly advise checking chips before starting. We cannot guarantee that those with chip mis-reads; or those who are given a last-minute entry; or who forget their chip; or use a chip other than that assigned, will feature in the results before the awards ceremony.
Race Routes
QUICK ESSENTIALS
Bike and run courses are signed and the main turns are marshalled, but you must know and count your own laps. Knowing the flow through transitions to the bike and run laps could gain you valuable time.
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Know Your Lap Count
| SWIM | BIKE | RUN | |
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| SPRINT | 10 lengths (500m) | 4 laps (20km) | 4 laps (5km) |
| SUPER-SPRINT | 4 lengths (500m) | 2 laps (10km) | 2 laps (2.5km) |
| MICRO-SPRINT | 2 lengths 100m) | 1 lap (5km) | 1 lap1 (1.2km) |
| TRISTART | 1 length (50m) | 1 lap (3km) | 1 lap (1.2km) |
Swim Course
Swim one length; touch the wall; switch to the next lane; repeat until the steps at the end of the last lane. There is no requirement to touch the wall before exit.
Your race starts when your chip crosses the timing mat: Stay clear of the mats to avoid timing errors
THE ROLLING START
Competitors are sent to the start zone in order of swim speed, then started at 10 second intervals
Your race starts when your chip crosses the start-line: Stay clear of the mats to avoid timing errors
There is no advantage to starting first. In fact, it could be a serious disadvantage if strong swimmers swim over you. Know your 100m time and start with the appropriate group
STAY OUTSIDE START ZONE
Enter the pool through the entrance shown and stay outside the start zone until called
Only athletes are allowed poolside: parents and spectators are requested to watch from the bleacher section
Transition Flow
TRANSITION RULES
- Chests and thighs must be covered during the bike and run segments in all races except Mini-Kids. If swimming in a swimsuit, have a t-shirt and shorts ready in transition.
- No cycling in transition. Learn the location of the mount and dismount lines.
- Helmet must be on and fastened before removing your bike and at all times when your bike is off the rack.
- Parents – help your child to understand these rules.
Bike Course
The bike course is a multi-lap route on a closed-road course with marshalled turn points.
Turn left out of the event venue, past Ceremonial Court, the student centre, Oxygen Park and make a U-Turn after 2.5km.
One lap is 5km. Sprint and Super-Sprint athletes will make another U-Turn on the road outside the event venue to continue the required number of laps for their race.
For Youth aged 7-9 The route is similar except they will make their U-turn after 1.5km. The turn point is marked with a smiley face sign and a marshal. Parents: tell your child to ‘Look for the smiley face’.
SAFETY
There are several large speed humps which need to be ridden carefully.
There are three roundabouts. The first two will be ‘cut’ and therefore cyclists must keep right and avoid overtaking in this section. Proceed straight on at the 3rd roundabout (2nd exit).
Run Course
The run is on a multi-lap, out-and-back course with marshalled turn points. The route from transition to the lap section is a little complicated and it is worth taking time to understand it.
The run course exits from the bottom end of transition. Turns left then left again to pass the finish banner then takes the path to join the run lap on the main road. The turn point is at 600m.
One lap is 1.2Km. Sprint and Super-Sprint athletes will make another U-Turn on the road outside the event venue to complete the required number of laps for their race.
Mini-Kids Fun Race
Your family’s sport is completed by a Mini-Kids Triathlon for the under sevens. This is a fun, non-competitive event...we are looking for lots of smiles and hopefully no tears... hoping to inspire a new generation who are, of course, already inspired by their mum, dad and older sibling triathletes. Every Mini-Kid will cross the finish line and collect an Education City Triathlon finisher medal.
Parents are requested to assist in the facilitation of this event.
Mini-kids swim up to 50 meters. If your child cannot swim a full length, they can enter the pool further down to ensure they are safe.
Their bike, helmet and shoes are waiting in the smaller car park nearest the pool. Do not set up mini-kids in the main transition area. It is allowed to put on shoes outside the pool before continuing to the transition.
Mini-kids are allowed to compete in swimwear but are recommended to wear a t-shirt while cycling and running.
The run goes directly to the finish line… the only obstacle they will encounter is passing through the cheer-tunnel of over-enthusiastic adults!
Congratulations to our youngest triathletes.
Results & Awards
Every finisher is awarded a medal as recognition of achievement. You might also reward your effort with a post-race snack of a banana and a muffin. Collect it near the finish line.
Medals are awarded to the top three male and female winners of each individual category and the top three teams in each relay.
‘Live’ unverified results are available throughout the race. Please highlight any discrepances before the awards ceremony if possible.
Appeals
Any competitor who disagrees with an official ruling or who wishes to lodge a complaint about another participant’s behaviour must submit their complaint to the Race Director within 15 minutes of completing their race.
Any competitor who disagrees with their time or result may appeal by contacting us at
Good To Know
Official Rules
This event is run under the guidance of World Triathlon competition rules with some local variations for this race. A selection of rules is provided below for your reference. Parents - please assist your child to understand the rules.
SWIM RULES
- Swimsuit- single piece costume (no bikinis) permitted. Goggles optional but advised.
- Wetsuits and swim aids cannot be used
- Swim any stroke but no pulling along the lane ropes
- Swim in the correct direction and in a fashion that does not obstruct or interfere with other competitors
- Keep right and allow faster swimmers to pass (if somebody keeps touching your feet it usually means they want to pass)
TRANSITION RULES
- Chests and thighs must be covered during the bike and run segments in all races except Mini-Kids. If swimming in a swimsuit, have a t-shirt and shorts ready in transition
- No cycling in the transition zone. Learn the location of the mount and dismount lines
- Helmet must be on and fastened before removing your bike and at all times when your bike is off the rack
BIKE RULES
- Competitors are responsible for ensuring their bike is in a safe and roadworthy condition before the event. No refunds will be given in the case that you are unable of forbidden from starting due to an unsafe bicycle
- Aero bars are permitted for non-drafting races
- Cycling helmets are compulsory, must be of standard approval and worn fastened whilst cycling. Elastic chinstraps are not permitted
- Competitors must ride on the right unless passing
- All Competitors must follow the normal rules of the road, but safety should be the priority
- Competitors are not permitted to receive individual support by vehicle, bicycle or on foot other than provided by the organizers
- Drafting is not permitted. Keep 10 meters between your bike and the one in front unless you are overtaking. If you are overtaken, you must drop back 10 meters. No riding side by side unless passing
RUN RULES
- No form of locomotion other than running, walking is permitted.
- Bare chests and thighs are not allowed while running
CATEGORY ELIGIBILITY
- Age category is defined by age on 31st December. Find your category year by [current year] - [birth year]
- Participants may only compete in one race category, unless with express permission from the Race Director
GENERAL
Use of music players and mobile phones, in combination with or without headphones, is not allowed during any phase (swim, bike, run and transitions) of the event.
PENALTIES
- In general, if you can correct an infringement without gaining an advantage or compromising safety, you will not receive a penalty
- If an advantage is gained the penalty is 15 seconds, to be served where indicated by the official
- Drafting or blocking violations incur a 1-minute time penalty. Disqualification for repeat infringement
- Disqualifications are issued for serious infringements, including but not limited to: cycling without a helmet or with helmet unfastened; failure to obey the directions of a race official; verbal/physical abuse of officials or other competitors (be nice to the officials we cannot organise events without them)
Safety Information
You are responsible for swimming, cycling and running in a manner which does not risk the safety of yourself or others
You are responsible for ensuring you are medically fit to take part in the event, with consideration for weather or environmental conditions.
You are also responsible for ensuring that you bring any required medications e.g. EpiPens, inhalers etc. We recommend that you inform race management and medical officials of specific health needs but cannot accept responsibility for timely or correct application.
Participants are responsible for abiding by the safety rules and regulations and for their own actions.
An on-site ambulance is present for the duration of the race.
When registering for this event, and all others organised by Triclub Doha, you accepted the conditions of the waiver. You participate entirely at their own risk and the club cannot be held responsible for accidents, injury or other incidents, however caused
