Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
Dubai, AE
Event description
It’s Back !

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.
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Kite Beach
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
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
250 M
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
08:05
250 m
500 M
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
08:45
500 m
1000 M
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
08:20
1000 m
2500 M
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
08:00
2500 m
Volunteer | Marshal
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
06:30
2.5 hr
Registration
Registration open
Fri. 31 Aug. 2018
Late fees apply from
Thu. 25 Oct. 2018
Registration close
Thu. 25 Oct. 2018 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Insurance
Event Protect
This event is insured through EventProtect.
A 5% insurance premium is applicable.
Practical info
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
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
@ Public car park
Toilets
@ Public beach
Changing rooms
@ Public beach
Showers
@ Public beach
Other
Pre-ordered Athlete & Spectator breakfast is (optional) available @ AED65 per person.
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps ProChip by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
Electronic 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. 27 Oct. 2018
Start time
08:05
Start location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
0h 20m
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99

500 M

Distance
  • 500 m
Start date
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
Start time
08:45
Start location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
0h 30m
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99

1000 M

Distance
  • 1000 m
Start date
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
Start time
08:20
Start location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 10-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99

2500 M

Distance
  • 2500 m
Start date
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
Start time
08:00
Start location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h 30m
Age categories
/ 10-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99

Volunteer | Marshal

Duration
  • 2.5 hr
Start date
Sat. 27 Oct. 2018
Start time
06:30
Start location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Kite Beach, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
2h 30m
Age categories
/ 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.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Event contact
A. Davidson
Phone
+971 4 321 0008