Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
Abu Dhabi, AE
Registration closed
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Road to Awareness
Al Jalila Foundation
Event description
City Swim UAE will be the country's biggest series of open water swimming events taking place across the emirates starting in October 2016.

Swimmers of all abilities will take the plunge in swims over a range of distances in stunning locations in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman between October 2016 and March 2017. New locations will be added over the year. The events have a charitable nature at their heart and all swimmers are encouraged to bring along their family and friends to make a day of it.

Each event is suitable for novice to expert swimmers, and all participants can enjoy this event safe knowing that expert kayakers will be with them every stroke of the way.

All City Swim UAE dates:
Dubai City Swim: Sa. 8 Oct. 2016
Sharjah City Swim : Sa. 4 Feb. 2017
Abu Dhabi City Swim: Sa. 21 Jan. 2017
Ajman City Swim: Sa. 4 Mar. 2017
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Address
Electra Street, Tourist Club Area, Al Zahiyah
City
Abu Dhabi
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
250 M
Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
08:00
250 m
500 M
Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
08:00
500 m
1000 M
Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
08:00
1000 m
2500 M
Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
08:00
2500 m
Registration
Registration open
Fri. 15 Apr. 2016
Registration close
Thu. 19 Jan. 2017 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes and teams
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Practical info
Race pack collection
At the venue on the morning of the event (from 06:00am to 07:30am)
Transport to start
n/a
Transport from finish
n/a
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Hydration station at start / finish area
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
At the Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps ChampionChip by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
For all finishers and 1st, 2nd, 3rd age & gender category winners. Team ranking: cumulative time of 3 fastest swimmers in a team.
Trophies
Races

250 M

Distance
  • 250 m
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
Start time
08:00
Start location
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Finish location
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 5-99
Note(s)
Breakfast included (for participants) + Free day-access to the resort.
AED15 per registered (paid) athlete is donated to Road to Awareness.

500 M

Distance
  • 500 m
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
Start time
08:00
Start location
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Finish location
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 5-99
Note(s)
Breakfast included (for participants) + Free day-access to the resort.
AED15 per registered (paid) athlete is donated to Road to Awareness.

1000 M

Distance
  • 1000 m
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
Start time
08:00
Start location
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Finish location
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Age categories
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 13-99
Note(s)
Breakfast included (for participants) + Free day-access to the resort.
AED15 per registered (paid) athlete is donated to Road to Awareness.

2500 M

Distance
  • 2500 m
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2017
Start time
08:00
Start location
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Finish location
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Age categories
/ 13-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 13-99
Note(s)
Breakfast included (for participants) + Free day-access to the resort.
AED15 per registered (paid) athlete is donated to Road to Awareness.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Event contact
Hidde Ottens
Charity
Gallery