Qatar Armed Forces Triathlon Championship 2025

18 February, 2025 - Old Doha Port, Doha, Qatar

6:00 AM - Race Pack Collection, Transition Open, Swim Warm Up Open
6:30 AM - Road Closure implemented
7:00 AM - Transition Closes, Swim Warm Up Finish, Race Briefing & Start Preparations
7:15 AM - Race Start
8:30 AM - Approx. Awards Ceremony

Note: This is the schedule. However, times are subject to change if required.

** NOTE: Athletes are responsible for counting their own laps. Insufficient laps = DSQ

EVENT MAP OVERVIEW

Athletes & spectators are NOT allowed to remain at the finish area after crossing the finish line.
Once you cross the finish line, proceed to the specified area for refreshments.
Once you cross the finish line, our officials will take off your timing chip.

Swimming is at your own risk and responsibility. You must be able to cover the swim distance without any assistance.
Wetsuits is OPTIONAL.
Buoyancy devices, fins, and paddles are NOT allowed.

Transition zone (TZ) will open at 06:00am and close at 07:00am.
Athletes are not allowed inside transition after 07:00am (until the race start)
Spectators/family/friends/etc are NOT allowed in transition.
Bags are not allowed inside transition.
Athletes are allowed to have a towel on the floor inside transition.
Only equipment which are used during the race are allowed inside transition.
Riding your bike inside transition is NOT allowed.
Before entering transition, make sure you have your helmet on your head and your bike is ready so our officials will check it.
Bikes which have open/uncovered drop ends will not be allowed into transition.
TT Helmets are NOT allowed.
Cracked and/or loose helmet straps are NOT allowed.
After finishing swimming & cycling, make sure you rack your bike and place your swim gear in your designated area.
You are only allowed to ride your bike AFTER the mount line.
You must get off your bike BEFORE the dismount line.

Drafting is NOT allowed.
TT Bikes, Road Bikes & MTBs are ALLOWED.
Littering and disposing energy gels/food during the bike leg is NOT allowed.
Bib number must be on the back while cycling.
Athletes MUST have their bib number on.
The bike course has U-turns and corners. 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 of the safety and functionality of their bikes & helmets.

Athletes are NOT allowed to run with bare torso. Athletes must always cover their upper body & thighs.
Littering is only allowed during the run leg in the designated littering zone.
Littering zone start and finish will be marked.
Bib number MUST be present in the front during the run leg.
Littering outside the littering zone is a rule violation.

The race will be chipped timed, however, results will only show the Finish Time (there will be no split results for Swim, Bike, Run, & Transition)
Athletes must return their timing chip. Failure to do so, the athlete must pay 500 QAR.
Timing chip must be placed on the left foot ankle.
Our officials are available to assist you. Kindly adhere to their instructions.
We strongly advise you to stay hydrated and use sunscreen.
Race course will be marked. However, it is the athletes responsibility to follow the course and count their laps.