Fri. 15 Jan. 2021
Ras al Khaimah, AE
Event description
The Ras Al Khaimah Triathlon is back for its 2nd edition and promises to be bigger and better!
Organised by Super Sports Events in association with RAKTDA, this incredibly scenic triathlon will once again be hosted by Al Marjan Island's 5 star DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa.

Swim in the calm waters of the Arabian Gulf, bike on traffic free palmed tree lined roads 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 or 3 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
Olympic
Fri. 15 Jan. 2021
08:15
1.5 km
40 km
10 km
Sprint
Fri. 15 Jan. 2021
08:20
750 m
20 km
5 km
Super Sprint
Fri. 15 Jan. 2021
08:00
375 m
10 km
2.5 km
Junior Super Sprint
Fri. 15 Jan. 2021
08:05
180 m
5 km
1.25 km
Registration
Registration open
Wed. 14 Oct. 2020
Registration close
Wed. 13 Jan. 2021 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes and teams
Included
Electronic Timing Official Race T-Shirt Custom Made Finishers Medal Post-Race Snack 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
1. Online Race Pack Delivery
• We’ve arranged with the team at GRIT+TONIC.com to provide STRESS FREE RACE PACK DELIVERY direct to your home. Delivery will take place between 10 – 13 January (Sunday – Wednesday) and all orders must be placed by midday on Sunday 10 January.
• Delivery is ONLY FOR DUBAI residents.
• To go STRESS FREE there is a nominal charge of AED25, but GRIT+TONIC.com will include 1 GU Energy Gel and 1 GoldNutrition Salt Bar as a thank you.
• If you need a few things for race day, then spend AED125 and STRESS FREE is COMPLETELY FREE – and you still get the GU Energy Gel and your GoldNutrition Salt Bar! Don’t forget to check out their new 2XU and HUUB wetsuits.
• To book your delivery, https://gritandtonic.com/stress-free-race-pack-delivery-rak-triathlon.html
Any enquiries contact 971 4 289 6001 or [email protected]

2. Collection on Thursday 14 Jan, the night before at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Al Marjan Island
Race packs can be collected on Thursday, 14 Jan between 6 – 7pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Al Marjan Island. Warren, the Race Director is also available to answer all questions about the triathlon that you may have.

3. On Race Day
Race Packs can be collected from Race Check In on the morning of the race from 6.30am – 7.45am. You must have checked in and received your timing chip 30 minutes before your race start. Once you know your race number, proceed directly to the Race pack collection desk.
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
3 x Water Stations on the course as well as other refreshments at the finish line
Highlights
Swim in the calm, flat waters with Pristine beaches and plenty of lifeguards. Cycle on palm treed lined, traffic free roads. Designated run track along the Al Marjan Island water’s edge
Spectators area(s)
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Hotel car park
Toilets
In the area
Changing rooms
Showers
Other
06h30: Race Check In Opens, Transition Set Up and Warm Up
07h45: Race Briefing for ALL on beach.
08h00: Start –Super Sprint 13+ years Individual & Relay, Male & Female together
08h05: Start –Junior Super Sprint: Under 13 years Individual & Relay, Male & Female together
08h15: Start –Olympic Male Individual
08h20: Start –Sprint Male Individual
08h25: Start –Olympic & Sprint Female Individual and Olympic & Sprint Relay Teams
10h00: Junior Super Sprint & Super Sprint Prize Giving
10h30: TRANSITION OPENS
10h30: Sprint Prize Giving
11h00: Race Cut off Time for Olympic Prize Giving
11h05: Olympic Prize Giving
11h30: Official Race Cut Off Time for all distances
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies
Top 3 distance winners
Races

Olympic

Distance
  • 1.5 km
  • 40 km
  • 10 km
Start date
Fri. 15 Jan. 2021
Start time
08:15
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
/ 0-18
/ 19-29
/ 30-34
/ 35-39
/ 40-44
/ 45-49
/ 50-54
/ 55-99
Team categories
/ 0-99

Sprint

Distance
  • 750 m
  • 20 km
  • 5 km
Start date
Fri. 15 Jan. 2021
Start time
08:20
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
/ 0-18
/ 19-29
/ 30-34
/ 35-39
/ 40-44
/ 45-49
/ 50-54
/ 55-99
Team categories
/ 0-99

Super Sprint

Distance
  • 375 m
  • 10 km
  • 2.5 km
Start date
Fri. 15 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
/ 0-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 0-99

Junior Super Sprint

Distance
  • 180 m
  • 5 km
  • 1.25 km
Start date
Fri. 15 Jan. 2021
Start time
08:05
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)
Cut-off
0h 01m
Age categories
/ 0-8
/ 9-12
Team categories
/ 0-12
Map & accomodation
Organisation