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The City Swim 2018 - Dubai, part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge is the Mass participation Swimming event for swimmers of all abilities.
To be held at the Kite Beach on Saturday 27th October, swimmers can sign up for different distances to suit their fitness, style and abilities.
Its all about participation and enjoying the magnificent location and ambience of the Kite Beach in Jumeirah! Each swim is timed and the event is open to all from age 5 and distances from 250m to 2500m.
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.
If you are unable to compete, contribute your time and support the event by registering as a volunteering marshal, time-keeper, or manning the registration desk and hydration stations.
- Venue
- Kite Beach
- City
- Dubai
- Country
- United Arab Emirates | AE
Clubmember discount
Desert Road Runners members enjoy 30% discount
for this event; however registration is still required in order to confirm participation.
The discount will automatically be reflected in the shopping cart.
Races
Registration
- Registration open
- Fri. 31 Aug. 2018
- Late fees apply from
- Thu. 25 Oct. 2018
- Registration close
- Thu. 25 Oct. 2018
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Refund policy
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Fees are non-refundable.
- Insurance
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This event is insured through EventProtect.
A 2.75% insurance premium is applicable.
Practical info
- Races
- Race information
- Race pack collection
- On the morning of the event from 7.00am to 7.55am.
- Transport to start
- Own transport to / from the venue.
- Transport from finish
- Own transport to / from the venue.
Course / track / circuit
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Support stations
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Hydration (water) at start & finish.
- Highlights
- The event is at the pristine Kite Beach in Dubai.
- Spectators area(s)
- Along Kite Beach.
Facilities & services
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
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@ Public car park
- Toilets
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@ Public beach
- Changing rooms
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@ Public beach
- Showers
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@ Public beach
- Other
- Pre-ordered Athlete & Spectator breakfast is (optional) available @ AED65 per person.
Timing & certification
- Timing
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Automated timing
MyLaps ProChip by Sports Timing Services
- Certificate
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Electronic certificates
- Medals
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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
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Additional information
- Documents
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Last updated: Mon. 29 Oct. 2018 09:14 +0400
250 M
- Distance
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- Start date
- Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
- Start time
- 08:05
- Start location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
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- Finish location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
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- Cut-off
- 0h 20m
- Age categories
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5-9

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10-12

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13-15

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16-18

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19-99
500 M
- Distance
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- Start date
- Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
- Start time
- 08:45
- Start location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
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- Finish location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
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- Cut-off
- 0h 30m
- Age categories
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5-9

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10-12

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13-15

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16-18

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19-99
1000 M
- Distance
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- Start date
- Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
- Start time
- 08:20
- Start location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
[View on map]
- Finish location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
[View on map]
- Cut-off
- 0h 45m
- Age categories
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10-12

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13-15

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16-18

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19-99
2500 M
- Distance
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- Start date
- Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
- Start time
- 08:00
- Start location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
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- Finish location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
[View on map]
- Cut-off
- 1h 30m
- Age categories
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10-12

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13-15

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16-18

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19-99
Volunteer | Marshal
- Duration
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- Start date
- Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
- Start time
- 06:30
- Start location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
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- Finish location
- Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
[View on map]
- Cut-off
- 2h 30m
- Age categories
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12-99
- Note(s)
- If you are unable to compete, contribute your time and support the event by registering as a volunteering marshal, time-keeper, or manning the registration desk and hydration stations.