Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
Ras al Khaimah, AE

Event description

Swim and Run your way around Al Marjan Island in the inaugural RAK Aquathlon starting and finishing at the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa!

Organised by Super Sports Events in association with RAKTDA, the race will start with a swim in the calm waters of the hotels pristine beach and finish with a run on the designated running track just meters away from the water’s edge with stunning ocean views!

Only an hour’s drive from Dubai, the course will be flat and fast so perfect for beginners to advanced levels, include Olympic, Sprint, Super Sprint and Junior Super Sprint distances, all ages and abilities & relay teams of 2 athletes are welcome to participate.

Make a weekend of it and book your staycation soon!

Location #

Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
Address
Marjan Island Boulevard
City
Ras al Khaimah
Country
United Arab Emirates

Races #

JUNIOR SUPER SPRINT
Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
08:00
Swimming
180 m
Athletics | Running Road
1.25 km
SUPER SPRINT
Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
08:00
Swimming
375 m
Athletics | Running Road
2.5 km
SPRINT
Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
08:00
Swimming
750 m
Athletics | Running Road
5 km
OLYMPIC
Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
08:00
Swimming
1.5 km
Athletics | Running Road
10 km

Registration #

Registration open
Tue. 24 Nov. 2020
Registration close
Wed. 13 Jan. 2021 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes and teams
Included
Entry Fee Includes: Electronic Timing Swim cap Race Branded Shirt Finishers Medal Downloadable Certificate Fruits and Refreshments
Refund policy
Athletes have the option to protect fees for unforeseen and outside of control cancellations.
Fees are non-refundable once entries close or event is sold out.

Practical info #

Race pack collection
On the Day Collection
On the morning of the race at Race Check In which opens at 7am – outside in the Race Village.
Race numbers will be emailed to all runners and will also be on show at Race Check In on the morning of the race.
Once you know your race number, proceed directly to your respective Bib collection desk and collect your Bib # with timing chip attached. Safety pins will be provided in your envelope.
Please check that all your data which is printed on the label of the race pack envelope is correct. This includes your name, age category, gender and distance and in the event of there being any errors, please let our registration staff know so we can change it for you, so you have the correct result when finishing the race.

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
These will be supplied by the organisers and feature at 3 x water stations out on the run course: 500m, 1.25km and 2km and vice versa for on the way back and 1 at the finish line.
Highlights
Swim in the calm, flat waters of the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort Bay, with Pristine beaches and plenty of lifeguards. Designated run track along the Al Marjan Island water’s edge with stunning ocean views. Lots of marshals ensuring a safe and enjoyable race.
Spectators area(s)

Facilities & services #

Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Parking is opposite the transition area across the road from Double Tree by Hilton.
Toilets
Toilets are available in the car park area as well as at the hotel.
Changing rooms
Showers
Other
RACE DAY PROGRAM
Be checked in at least 30 minutes before the start of the race.

07h00 Race Check In Opens, Transition Set Up and Warm Up
07h45 Race Briefings start per distance
08h00 Start – Super Sprint
08h05 Start – Junior Super Sprint
08h15 Start – Olympic and Sprint
10h30 Cut off time for all distances

Prize Giving
From 09h30

Timing & certification #

Timing
Automated timing
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher medals
Trophies
Top 3 distance winners

Races

JUNIOR SUPER SPRINT #

Distance
  • Swimming 180 m
  • Athletics | Running Road 1.25 km
Start date
Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
Start time
08:00
Start location
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah (AE)
Finish location
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah (AE)
Age categories
/ 0-12
Team categories
/ 0-12

SUPER SPRINT #

Distance
  • Swimming 375 m
  • Athletics | Running Road 2.5 km
Start date
Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
Start time
08:00
Start location
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah (AE)
Finish location
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah (AE)
Age categories
/ 0-99
Team categories
/ 0-99

SPRINT #

Distance
  • Swimming 750 m
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
Start time
08:00
Start location
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah (AE)
Finish location
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah (AE)
Age categories
/ 0-99
Team categories
/ 0-99

OLYMPIC #

Distance
  • Swimming 1.5 km
  • Athletics | Running Road 10 km
Start date
Sat. 16 Jan. 2021
Start time
08:00
Start location
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah (AE)
Finish location
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah (AE)
Age categories
/ 0-99
Team categories
/ 0-99

Map & accomodation

Organisation