QTRI KATARA AQUABIKE 2025

KATARA - NOVEMBER 8, 2025 (Saturday)

What is an Aquabike?

Aquabike is a multi-sport event that combines swimming and cycling, designed for athletes who love endurance sports but prefer to skip the run.
In this format, participants complete a swim leg followed immediately by a bike course, with the dismount line serving as the finish line.
It’s fast, exciting, and inclusive—perfect for both experienced triathletes looking for a focused challenge and beginners easing into the world of multisport.
Whether you're racing for the podium or just for fun, Aquabike offers a great test of speed, strategy, and stamina without the pounding of a run.

EVENT DETAILS

Event Date: 8 November 2025 (Saturday)
Event Location: Katara, Doha, Qatar
Distances:
- Aquabike (Sprint): Swim 750m (2 Laps) > Bike 20km (3 Laps)
- Kids Aquathlon: TBA
Public Parking: TBA
Sign-On Registration: TBA

IMPORTANT UPDATE: TT Bike is allowed, NO DRAFTING on the bike course!!!

CATEGORIES (Men Only)

This race is open for MEN ONLY
Your age on the 31st of December, 2025, will be the basis of which age group you will belong.
- Your Age for this event = 2025 minus your Birth Year
- For example: your birth year is 1985, so your Age for this event is: 2025 - 1985 = 40 years old
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.
- GCC Age Group
  - GCC 16-19
  - GCC 20-29
  - GCC 30-39
  - GCC 40-49
  - GCC 50+
- Expatriates Age Groups
  - EXP 16-19
  - EXP 20-29
  - EXP 30-39
  - EXP 40-49
  - EXP 50+
- YOUTH AQUATHLON
  - Open 13-15
  - Open 10-12
  - Open 7-9

EVENT TIMING

05:30 AM - Race Chips Collection and Transition area OPENS
05:45 AM - Beach open for Warm Up
06:15 AM - Registration and Transition area CLOSES
06:15 AM - Mandatory Race Briefing
06:30 AM - Race Start (Beach Mass Start)
Swim Cut Off Time is 40 min. after start Any remaining athletes in the water will be DNF
07:30 AM - Estimated Start of Youth Aquathlon
08:30 AM - Estimated time of Medal Ceremony

EVENT MAP & ROUTE

Route Overview:

AQUABIKE & AQUATHLON RACE RULES

Event Day Sign-in & Race Pack Collection.

Pre-registration is needed to enter this event.
Timing Chips and Race kits will be distributed on event day during check-in
- Adults starts at 06:30 am
- Youth starts at 07:30 am
Volunteers will help with body number marking.

Timing System, Timing Chip, and Ankle Strap.

We will use electronic timing to give you Swim, Bike (for Aquabike), Run (for Aquathlon), 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.

Transition Zone

Opens at 05:30 AM and closes at 06:15 AM sharp.
Only competitors will be allowed through the transition area during the race.
A plastic bin with corresponding race numbers will be provided where you can place your running shoes & swim gear.
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.

Swim Regulation

Aquabike Distance: 750m (2 laps of 375m, clockwise, australian exit, bouys on right shoulder)
Youth Aquathlon Distance: 375m (1 lap, clockwise, bouys on right shoulder)
Swim caps required (bright colors recommended).
Only swim goggles or masks are permitted. No other swim aids of any kind are permitted.
Wetsuit is NOT allowed if the water temperature is above 22°C.
Only official lifeguards on kayaks and rescue jet skis are allowed on the swim course. Swimmers may use the kayaks and jet skis for aid should they require assistance so long as there is no forward momentum, which would result in disqualification.
Swim cut off after 40 min. from start.

Bike Regulation (For Aquabike only)

Equipment: ROAD BIKES & TT BIKES
Distance: approx. 20km (3 laps)
Drafting is NOT ALLOWED
Helmets must be fastened before touching the bike.
There are NO aid stations on the bike route. Be sure to have your Hydration pack or Water bottle.
Strictly NO littering on the bike route.
Mount before the Mount Line
Dismount before the Dismount Line.
Time stops at the Dismount line. No run required.

Run Regulation (For Aquathlon only)

Distance: approx. 2.6 km (1 lap)
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 lef.
Littering outside the littering zone is a rule violation

Weather & Safety

Expect warm, sunny conditions with minimal shate.
Please stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids in the days leading up to the race. Remember to continue to take on fluids in the morning before the start.
There will be water available from aid station (before entering the Transition).
First aiders will be on standby throughout the race, but you must race sensibly in such conditions.
If you get headaches or feel dizzy and nauseous, you maybe suffering from heat exhaustion. Listen to your body. Common heat exhaustion symptoms include confusion, muscle cramps, heavy sweating, headaches, nausea/vomiting, and dizziness. If you become aware of these symptoms, then seek medical help. Talk to the nearest volunteer who can help you get attention.

Ceremony

The First three athletes in all race categories must attend the ceremony to be eligible for prizes. The ceremony will be held 30 minutes, at the latest, after the last athlete crosses the line.

Result

After the event, results will be available as soon as possible. Any queries relating to them should be emailed to qataritriathlonclub@gmail.com by Monday after the event. After this time, all results will be considered final and complete.

RACE REGISTRATION

Online Pre-Registration is required to enter the race.
There will be NO on-site registration on race day.
REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE. REGISTER ONLY WHEN YOU ARE SURE TO ATTEND.
Limit Capacity: 180 Adults (16+)
To prepare the Start List in advance, the online registration is open until 12:00 NOON of Oct 3, 2025 (Monday).