Cameron Cup 2026

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The Cameron Cup honours the many years of contribution to the club made by Ewan Cameron from its inception to his departure in 2025. Ewan loved an unusual race and was a founder of the Sheraton to Sharq Swim-Run as an homage to Otillo races. This year that race could not go ahead but the Cameron Cup and the crazy swim-run concept live on. Profits from this year's Cameron Cup will go to Fit Island's charity of choice. A unique race with unique rules.

Saturday May 16 2026 | 5:30am

 

LOCATION: FIT ISLAND STUDIO | DOHA SANDS BEACH CLUB
LIVE RESULTS (race day)

5:30 am - Main race: 4.8 km run | 500 m Swim | 2.5 km run | 500 m Swim | 1.25 km run | 500 m Swim
6:30 am - Junior/Adult Beginners Aquathlon: 500m swim | 2.5 km run
7:00 am - Kids Aquathlon: 150m swim | 1.2km run

A uniqe race with unique rules

  1. Compete as a tethered pair, solo, or as a pairs relay
  2. The Cameron Cup shall be won by the fastest tethered pair
  3. The top three in each race will receive awards
  4. Triclub Doha Members may compete with a non member if they choose
  5. Pull Buoys and paddles may be used but only when swimming with shoes. Unused equipment may be left in transition between swims
  6. All equipment must be stored in provided tubs when not in use
  7. Chests and thighs must be covered during run segments

More tethered pairs rules

  1. Tethered pairs must remain connected tethered throughout the race - including all three swims.
  2. Tether provided by the organiser.
  3. Tethered pairs are recommended to bring a race belt to which their tether is attached

More pairs relay rules

  1. Relay teams can contain maximum of two competitors
  2. Any team member may complete each leg provided that each member completes three (3) legs
    Example 1: One member swims and the other runs
    Example 2: One member does 2 swims and one run, the other does 2 swims and one run
  3. Legs must be completed in the prescribed order
  4. Teams will use one chip, swapped between team members in the transition zone

Swim

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500m clockwise lap. Pass buoys 1-3 on the outside - to your right shoulder. Final buoy pass with left shoulder before turn to finish.

For safety and water confidence, the Kids swim course is along the shoreline - approximately 150m

Transition

Transition zone is on sand. Recommended to bring transition towel and a water bottle to wash feet.

Runs

The run routes are the same as those used in recent aquathlons. Competitors in the main race will complete all three routes.

SEE THE ROUTES HERE

Run 1 | 4.8km | Turns at 2.7 km | Turn point: run around the 'spikey' statue at the start of 5/6 park
Run 2 | 2.5km | Turns at 1.5km | Turn point: dead turn at the road which enters the palace complex. It's the first road after joiing Omar Al Mukhtar Street
Run 3 | 1.2km | Turns at 0.85km | Turn point: dead turn at end of run path

IMPORTANT: Memorise these turn points as marshals cannot be guaranteed for this event.

HAZARDS
The palace entrances are little used but cross with caution
Avoid running on cycle paths. Be careful of scooter riders
Show respect to other path users and slow down if necessary

Remember to bring

  • Your timing chip
  • Race belt (if competing tethered)
  • TriSuit or swim suit. Shorts and T-shirt for run if not wearing a TriSuit
  • Goggles
  • Towel - dry off feet after the swim
  • Water bottle to rinse sand off feet
  • Running shoes and socks (if worn)
  • Hat and sunglasses for run
  • Sunscreen