The fourth race of the six-race series will be held at the Hamdan Sports Complex this Friday, February 19, bringing athletes of different disciplines onto the same playing field.
Whether you’re a cyclist, duathlete or triathlete, the race is suited to your abilities with a run/bike/run format.
Competitors can take part in either teams of two or solo and you can be in as many of the events as you want.
For juniors up to the age of 12, a Kids Quarter Distance Duathlon is available which features a 750 metre run, followed by a six kilometre bike and finally a 750m run.
‘Tweens and Teens’ – ages 10 to 14 – can opt for the longer Half Distance Duathlon, consisting of a 1.5km run, 12km bike and 1.5km run.
The oldest and most experienced athletes will have the chance to tackle the Full Distance Duathlon, with a 3k run, 24k bike ride and 3k run for ages 15 and above.
The team categories are open to ages 13 and over and competitors can be part of an all-male, all-female or mixed pairing. The team race will also cover the Full Distance Duathlon.
The top five male and female finishers in each age group, along with the top five teams will receive points.
When the series wraps up with the sixth and final race on April 16, trophies will be handed out to the first, second and third-place overall finishers in each age group and team category.
The series will count each athlete’s four best showings, with the final race holding double points.
Registration closes tomorrow, February 17, so make sure you reserve your spot as soon as possible.
Included in the entry fee are a medal, photo download, goody bag and refreshments.
Race pack collection will be on the day of the race, beginning at 06:45. The start time for the event is scheduled for 07:15.
Grab your trainers and hop on your bike for the popular and competitive duathlon, sure to test your endurance over its challenging course.
WHAT: Giant Duathlon Series, race 4
WHERE: Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai
WHEN: Friday, February 19 at 07:30, with registration closing Wednesday, February 17
CONTACT: Visit www.premieronline.com to sign up and www.race-me-events.com for more information