Get ready to run and bike in the second race of the Giant Duathlon Series, challenging athletes from across the UAE.

Starting from Hamdan Sports Complex on Friday, the race will be held in a run/ bike/ run format, perfect for all runners, cyclists and triathletes to test their mettle.

Participants will take to a completely safe course with no vehicular traffic to deal with and compete against athletes of all abilities and ages.

Whether you’ve raced in the event before or are a newcomer, there are plenty of distance to choose from to suit your level.

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Each race is open to individuals and teams of two and participants can take part in as many races as they would like. Kids aged 12 and younger can go for the quarter distance, consisting of a 750m run, 6km bike and 750m run.

A slightly longer version will be available for “Tweens and Teens” aged 10 to 14, distancing a 1.5km run, 12km bike and 1.5km run.

The full distance offered for ages 15 and older will be a 3km run, followed by a 24km bike ride and finally a 3km run to close out the course.

Team categories, meanwhile, are for ages 13 and above and can be made up of all-male, all-female or mixed pairings.

Points will be awarded to the top five male and female finishers in each age group, as well as the top five teams.

At the conclusion of the series, trophies will be given to the first, second and third-place overall finishers in each age group and team category.

Even if you’ve missed a race on the series, points will be accrued for your four best races out of the six, with the final race featuring a double points option. Included in the entry fee is a medal, goody bag and refreshments.

The next race of the series won’t take place until January 8, 2016, so make sure you get a head start on racking up points this weekend.

What: Giant Duathlon Series race two
Where: Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai
When: Friday, December 18, with race pack collection at 06:45 and races beginning at 07:15
Contact: Visit www.premieronline.com to register and www.raceme- events.com for more information.