DUKHAN BANK - ASPIRE DOME INDOOR AQUATHLON
13 September, 2025 (Saturday) | Aspire Dome, Doha, State of Qatar

TECHNICAL GUIDE

EVENT OVERVIEW
Dukhan Bank - Aspire Dome Indoor Aquathlon is a unique aquathlon experience held entirely indoors at Aspire Dome. Athletes will swim in the Olympic-size pool, transition inside the venue, and run on the indoor athletics track. Each wave consists of 10 athletes, racing through a set swim distance, followed by a run, in a safe, controlled, and spectator-friendly environment.

• Event Date: 13 September, 2025 (Satruday)
• Event Location: Aspire Academy
• Parking: Limited Parking available
• Sign-On Registration: Aspire Academy Reception Area

RACE FORMAT

• Swim: 50m Olympic Pool - athletes complete multiple laps in their assigned lanes.
• Transition: Athletes exit the pool, go to their personal transition box, and change into running gear.
• Run: Athletes complete the required number of laps on the indoor running track, and finish at the Finish Arch.

Transition Area Rules:

• Only race essentials allowed in the transition box.
• No Outside Assistance.
• Strictly NO FULL NUDITY in transition.

WAVE FORMAT

• 10 Athletes per wave
• 1 lane per athlete
• The Next wave will follow once the current wave is completed (at least one athlete finishes) 

RACE CATEGORIES & DISTANCES

AGE GROUPS

• This race is open for MEN & WOMEN
• The athlete's age on December 31, 2025, will determine which age group he will belong to.
  • Athlete’s age during the race = 2025 minus his year of birth
  • For example: Your Year of Birth is 1995, so your Age for this event is: 2025 - 1995 = 30 y/o 
• A minimum of 10 competing athletes per category is required to award a podium. Categories with lower participation numbers will be combined at the organizer's discretion.
• Youth Open Age Groups (Men & Women) 
  • Youth 10-12
  • Youth 13-15
• GCC Age Groups (Men & Women)
  • GCC 16-19
  • GCC 20-29
  • GCC 30-39
  • GCC 40-49
  • GCC 50+
• EXPATS Age Groups (Men & Women)
  • EXP 16-19
  • EXP 20-29
  • EXP 30-39
  • EXP 40-49
  • EXP 50+

VENUE LAYOUT

• Swim Zone: Aspire Pool (50m, 10 Lanes)
• Transition Area: Pool deck level with numbered boxes.
• Run Zone: Indoor Athletics Track (200m/lap)

Direction of flow:
Swim → Transition → Track entry → Run Laps → Finish Arch
<Maps will be provided later>

CHECK-IN & BRIEFING

• Check-In Opens: [TBA]
• Mandatory Briefing: 20 Minutes before your heat.
• Wave Start Times: [TBA]

WHAT TO BRING:

• Goggles & Swim Caps (Mandatory)
• Tri-suit or separate swim/run wear
• Running Shoes
• Towel for transition
• Water bottle
• Race bib & Timing Chip (to be provided upon check-in)

TIMING & RESULTS

• Electronic chip timing (Chip Start)
• Heat Times and Official Rankings posted online.
• No Drafting allowed in run.

MEDICAL SUPPORT

• Qualified medical team on-site for the entire event.

• Online Pre-Registration is required to enter the race.
• There will be NO on-site registration on race day.
• REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE. Registration only when you are sure to attend.
• Limit Capacity: 120 Adults (16+), 40 Youth
• To prepare the Start List in advance, the online registration is open until 12:00 NOON of Septermber 9, 2025 (Tuesday).