The Races
| The Ultra - 2000m | 4 laps | Juniors (12-16), Seniors (17-39), Masters (40+) |
| The Olympic - 1500m | 3 laps | Juniors (12-16), Seniors (17-39), Masters (40+) |
| The Sprint - 1000m | 2 laps | Juniors (12-16), Seniors (17-39), Masters (40+) |
| The Enticer - 500m | 1 lap | Juniors (12-16), Adults (17+) |
| The Kids & Novices - 150m | along the shoreline | Age 7-11, 12-16, Novice Adults |
Whether you need pacing practice for your next T100 or Ironman, or whether you want to build up distance, or whether you are a true swimmer who wants to batter out a 500... we've got an event for you.
Event Details
Participants are required to leave a QID or 500 QAR deposit for timing chip
TriClub Members : Remember to bring your chip and check that it works (check beep on start line prior to the race
Participants are required to register upon arrival and get body marked race number on arm
Wetsuits optional
Swimmers are not permitted to use the beach after the event. However, TriClub Doha Members may purchase a day pass at a reduced rate of 30 QAR from Fit Island.
Safety
The event will have water support provided by Aquaguild.
Swimming is at your own risk and responsibility. You must be able to cover the distance without assistance
Swimming tow-floats allowed and recommended. A tow-float aids visibility and offers some floatation in case of difficulties. It is not a rescue aid or primary floatation device
Course
The El Bahr course is a 500m lap with an Australian exit between each lap. Time is recorded from crossing the start to crossing the finish (chip time). Pass each buoy, keeping to the outside in the direction of travel - right shoulder for all bouys except the last.
Parking
There is limited parking outside the venue. You are recommended to park across Al Dafna street in the large vacant lot next to the Wyndham Grand Hotel. Allow an extra 10 minutes travel time in case beach parking is full.
