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Ramadan is not just a time for fasting but also a period to foster discipline and well-being. The Lusail Circuit Night Duathlon Series encourages you to keep the spirit of Ramadan alive through physical activity, promoting health, and unity within our community.
During prayer and reflection, let the Lusail Circuit Night Duathlon Series be a celebration of your commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Ramadan is a time for self-discipline, and what better way to nurture your body and spirit than through the exhilarating challenge of a duathlon beneath the stars.
Join us in this unique celebration that blends the values of Ramadan with the thrill of athletic achievement. Let the Lusail Circuit Night Duathlon Series be your opportunity to maintain an active, vibrant lifestyle during this sacred month.
Get ready to race, embrace the night, and leave your mark at the Lusail Circuit Night Duathlon Series 2024!
EVENT INFORMATION
Race no. 1 - March 22 (Friday)
Race no. 2 - March 29 (Friday)
Lusail Circuit Sports Club
Parking: Available inside the Circuit
Race Distances
Duathlon (15 and Up):
Run 1: 5.0 km (2 Laps x 2.5 km)
Bike: 21.3 km (4 Laps x 5.3 km)
Run 2: 2.5 km (1 Lap)
Youth Duathlon (11 to 14):
Run 1: 2.5 km (1 Lap)
Bike: 10.6 km (2 Laps x 5.3 km)
Run 2: 2.5 km (1 Lap)
9:00 PM - Race Pack Collection Opens
10:00 PM - Duathlon Race Start (Mass Start)
10:45 PM - Youth Duathlon Race Start (Mass Start)
11:30 PM - Medal Ceremony & Dinner (only on March 29)
This race is open for MEN AND BOYS ONLY
Maximum Entries: 150 Participants
Your age on the 31st of December, 2024 will be the basis to which age group you will belong.
A minimum of 5 competing athletes per category is required to award a podium.
Categories with lower participation numbers will be combined at the organizer's discretion.
DUATHLON AGE GROUPS
QATARI AGE GROUPS
QAT 15-19
QAT 20-24
QAT 25-29
QAT 30-34
QAT 35-39
QAT 40-44
QAT 45-49
QAT 50+
OPEN AGE GROUP (Non-Qatari Expats)
EXP 15-19
EXP 20-29
EXP 30-39
EXP 40-49
EXP 50+
PARA-DUATHLON RELAY
YOUTH DUATHLON AGE GROUPS
QAT 11-14
EXP 11-14
EVENT MAP & ROUTE
World Triathlon "Competition" Rules will be applied. Please check it here.
On race day, the transition zone will be open from 09:00 PM for athletes to prepare their area until 09:45 PM. It will close promptly.
Athletes are not allowed inside transition after 9:45 PM.
Only racing competitors will be allowed through the transition area during the race.
Spectators/family/friends/etc. are NOT allowed in the transition zone.
Bags are not allowed inside the transition.
A plastic bin with corresponding race numbers will be provided where you can place your running shoes & bike gears.
There will be a designated area for Para-Duathlon Relay competitors to receive their timing chip from their teammate.
Para-Duathlon Relay athletes are NOT allowed to leave their designated zone to collect their timing chip.
Para-Duathlin Relay athletes who finished their designated leg are NOT allowed to stay in the timing chip handover area.
Before entering the transition, make sure you have your helmet on your head and your bike is ready so our officials can check it.
Bikes that have open/uncovered drop ends will not be allowed into the transition.
Cracked or loose helmet straps are NOT allowed.
Riding your bike inside transition is NOT allowed (this will result in DSQ)
You are only allowed to ride your bike AFTER the mount line.
You must get off your bike BEFORE the dismount line.
After finishing the cycling leg, make sure you race your bike and place your swim gear in your designated area.
Please be considerate of other competitors. Other items not used during the race should be moved away to keep the transition as clear as possible.
The run route is 2.5 KM long.
Main Duathlon Run 1 is 2 Laps in a Clockwise Direction.
Main Duathlon Run 2 is 1 Lap in an Anti-Clockwise Direction.
Youth Duathlon Run 1 is 1 Lap in a Clockwise Direction.
Youth Duathlon Run 2 is 1 Lap in an Anti-Clockwise Direction
Athletes are NOT allowed to run with a bare torso. Athletes must always cover their upper body & thighs,
Bare Chest Running will be penalized.
iPods or similar headphone devices are NOT allowed.
Bib Numbers and body markings must always remain visible when running.
There are aid stations on the route.
Avoid littering on the run route. Littering is a rule violation and will be penalized.
Bike Route Lap distance is 5.3 km
Main Duathlon Bike Distance is 4 Laps in a Clockwise Direction.
Youth Duathlon Bike Distance is 2 Laps in a Clockwise Direction.
Drafting is NOT ALLOWED
TT Bikes & Road Bikes are allowed
MTBs are NOT allowed
Littering and disposing of energy gels/food during the bike leg is NOT allowed and will be penalized.
Athletes MUST have their bib number on, and the bib number must be on the back while cycling.
Athletes must take care of their own safety and the safety of others
NO HELMET = NO RIDE = IMMEDIATE DSQ.
No outside assistance is allowed in case of a mechanical failure
Athletes are responsible for the safety and functionality of their bikes & helmets
Please stay hydrated.
There will be water available from aid stations on the run course.
We will use electronic timing to give you Run, Bike, and Transition times.
You will be issued a timing chip attached to an ankle strap.
Please use the timing chip given to you at registration - any other timing chip will not work.
You must attach the Ankle Strap with the timing chip to your LEFT ankle.
Timing points are located at the start, entry/exit to the transition zone, and finish.
We will collect the timing chip from you at the finish line.
You must return your chip to the finish, even if you withdraw. Otherwise, we will think you are still out there racing.
If you don’t return your timing chip, you will be liable for a fee of QAR 500 - so please remember to return it.
Pre-registration is needed to enter this event (Registration Link at the bottom of this page.)
Timing Chip collection will start at 09:00 PM on event days.
After signing the Disclaimer Form, You will receive a timing chip with an ankle strap.
Volunteers will help with body number marking.
Download the Disclaimer Form by Clicking Here. (Please Print, Sign, and Submit to us upon signing on.)
DUATHLON
Race 1 (22 March) only - 250 QAR
Race 2 (29 March) only - 250 QAR
Race 1 & 2 (22 & 29 March) - 400 QAR
YOUTH DUATHLON
Race 1 (22 March) only - 150 QAR
Race 2 (29 March) only - 150 QAR
Race 1 & 2 (22 & 29 March) - 200 QAR
Each participant in each event will receive a event exclusive Finisher Medal.
No Podium Winner per event for single-event participants (Finishers Medals only).
There will be a Series Trophies for participants completing on both events.
Podium Winners in each Age Group based on the sum of finish times in both events.
First three athletes in all race categories & age groups receive podium trophies.
Overall Winners for both Qatari and Non-Qatari Categories in the Main Duathlon Race.
Podium Ceremony on March 29 after Duathlon Race 2.
Dinner will be served during the medal ceremony.
Online Pre-Registration is required to enter the race.
There will be NO on-site registration on race days.
REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. REGISTER ONLY WHEN YOU ARE SURE TO ATTEND.
For us to prepare the Start List in advance, online registration for Race no. 1 is open until Noon on 19th March. Race no. 2 is open until Noon on 25th March.
For the Para-Duathlon Relay, please contact Mr. Fahad Al Groon on his WhatsApp.
NOTE: To be eligible for podium awards for Age Groups and Overall winners, you must participate in both races.
After each event, results will be available as soon as possible.
Any queries relating to them should be emailed to qataritriathlonclub@gmail.com by Sunday after each of the events. After this time, all results will be considered final and complete.
for more information, you can contact:
For English: JOHN BONALOS (Technical and Race Operations Director) @ WhatsApp
For Arabic: FAHAD AL GROON (Event Managing Director) @ WhatsApp
