Katara Triathlon 2019

The first event of Qatar National Triathlon Series 2019/2020: KATARA Triathlon 2019 will be held on 8 November. Event will be having a sprint distance for individuals and Teams and also youth aquathlon race.

The Katara Triathlon is organised by the Qatar Triathlon Federation in conjunction with MAD Triathlon and support from Qatar Olympic Committee. Katara Triathlon is the first of five triathlon events which will count towards the Qatar National Triathlon Series in the season 2019/2020. The League will include also The Al Ghariya Triathlon, Doha Triathlon, Lusail Triathlon and Pearl Triathlon for which the details will be released later on.

November is a Men’s health awareness month. Qatar Cancer Society, partnered with Katara Triathlon to increase awareness by encouraging men to get involved. “Movember” aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths.

The Katara Triathlon event is supported by Ashghal, QNB, Burrda Sport, Royal Air Maroc, St Regis Doha, GMC, Rassen Sport and Carbon Wheels.

To be eligible to score ranking points in the QATAR NATIONAL TRIATHLON SERIES and the other QCTF leagues (MTB, road, crit) and receive cheaper entrance to the events, you must be a QCTF member. If you wish to become a member, please click an option to apply for membership while registering for Katara Triathlon event.

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YOUTH AQUATHLON (male / female) – 70 QAR
(athlete falls into age group with reference to his/her age on the event day)
Youth 7-9
Youth 10-11
Youth 12-13
Youth 14-15

SPRINT (16+) / 750 m swim, 20 km cycle, 5 km run (male / female) – 250 QAR (QCTF members) If you are not a QCTF member – 50 QAR for one day licence
(athlete falls into age group with reference to his/hers age on the 31st of August 2020)
Junior (age 16-19)
Open (age 20+)
Veteran (age 40+)
Qatari (age 20+)
Veteran Qatari (age 40+)

SPRINT TEAM RELAY– 330 QAR

RACE PACK PICK UP
Pick up your pack on race morning from 5:00 am – 6:25 am. The transition will close at 6:30 am. Please arrive early to allow yourself time to set up your gears in transition.

EVENT SCHEDULE
8 November 2019, Friday
5:00 AM Bike mechanic support opens.
5:00 AM Transition Area opens. Registration opens. Chip pick-up begins. Body marking opens.
6:30 AM Transition area closes
6:35 AM Mandatory pre-race briefing
6:45 AM Adult wave swim starts
8:45 AM Podium presentation
10:30 AM Podium presentation

TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE (depending on the weather prognosis)