QTRI RAMADAN DUATHLON 2026 | LUSAIL CIRCUIT

EVENT INFORMATION

Date & Location 

• Date: March 06 (Friday)
• Venue: Lusail Circuit Sports Club
• Parking: Available inside the Circuit >>CLICK HERE for the pin location<<
• Sign-On Registration: Garage no. 23 >>CLICK HERE for the pin location<< 
• Toilets and Washrooms: Toilet 1 >>CLICK HERE for the pin location<<, Toilet 2 >>CLICK HERE for the pin location<<

EVENT TIMINGS

• 7:30 PM - Race Pack Collection Opens (Youth and Kids Duathlon)
• 8:15 PM - Race Briefing (Kids and Youth)
• 8: 30 PM - Youth Duathlon Start
• 9:00 PM - Kids Duathlon Start
• 9:00  PM - Race Pack Collection Opens (Main Duathlon)
• 9:45 PM - Race Briefing (Main Duathlon) 
• 10:00 PM - Duathlon Race Start (Wave Start; 10 runners every 10 seconds)
• 11:30  PM - Cut-off time. 
• 11: 45 PM - Medal Ceremony & Dinner

CATEGORIES

• This race is open for MEN AND BOYS ONLY
• Maximum Entries: 220 Participants
• Your age on the 31st of December, 2026 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
  • GCC AGE GROUPS 
    • GCC 16-19
    • GCC 20-29
    • GCC 30-39
    • GCC 40-49
    • GCC 50+
  • OPEN AGE GROUP (Non-Qatari Expats)
    • EXP 16-19
    • EXP 20-29
    • EXP 30-39
    • EXP 40-49
    • EXP 50+
  • YOUTH DUATHLON AGE GROUPS
    • OPEN 13-15
  • KIDS DUATHLON AGE GROUPS
    • OPEN 10-12
    • OPEN 7-9

EVENT MAP

• View Event Map on Google Maps by >>CLICKING HERE<<

RACE DISTANCE

• Duathlon (16 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 (13 to 15): 
  • Run 1: 2.5 km (1 Lap)
  • Bike: 10.6 km (2 Laps x 5.3 km)
  • Run 2: 2.5 km (1 Lap)
• Kids Duathlon (7 to 9, 10 to 12): 
  • Run 1: 1 km (1 Lap x 1 km)
  • Bike: 5.3 km (1 Lap)
  • Run 2: 1 km (1 Lap)

DUATHLON RACE RULES

• World Triathlon "Competition" Rules will be followed. You can check it by >>Clicking here<<

Transition Zone Rules

• On race day, the transition zone will be open from one hour before the start time for athletes to prepare their area for 45 minutes.
• It will close promptly 15 minutes before the start.Athletes are not allowed inside transition during this period until the race start.
• 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. 
• 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 rack your bike and place your helmet and bike shoes 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.

Run Regulation

• The run route for the Main and Youth Duathlon is an Out and Back 2.5 KM distance per lap.
  • Main Duathlon Run 1 is 2 Laps in a Clockwise Direction (Start under the Arch).
  • Main Duathlon Run 2 is 1 Lap in an Anti-Clockwise Direction.
  • Youth Duathlon Run 1 is 1 Lap in a Clockwise Direction (Start under the Arch).
  • Youth Duathlon Run 2 is 1 Lap in an Anti-Clockwise Direction
• The run route for the Kids Duathlon is and Out and Back 1 KM distance per lap
  • Kids Duathlon Run 1 is 1 Lap in a Clockwise Direction (Start under the Arch).
  • Kids 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 Regulation

• 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.
  • Kids Duathlon Bike Distance is 1 Lap in a Clockwise Direction.
• Participants are responsible for counting their laps.
• Drafting is ALLOWED
• Only Road Bikes is allowed to compete for the Main Duathlon.
• TT Bikes and MTB Bike are NOT Allowed for the Main Duathlon.
• Aero Bars and Aero Helmets are NOT Allowed for the Main Duathlon
• MTBs are allowed ONLY for the Youth and Kids Duathlon
• 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

Hydration

• Please stay hydrated.
• Rayyan Water will be available on the aid stations on the run course.
• Pocari Sweat will be available on the Finish Zone.

Timing System, Timing Chip, and Ankle Strap.

• 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.

Registration, Disclaimer Form & Race Pack Collection.

• 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.)

RACE ENTRY FEE

• Main Duathlon
  • Early Bird rate (up to Feb 18) - 300 QAR
  • Basic rate (Feb 19 to Feb 28) - 350 QAR
  • Last Minute rate (Mar 1 to Mar 4) - 400 QAR
• Youth Duathlon
  • Early Bird rate (up to Feb 18) - 225 QAR
  • Basic rate (Feb 19 to Feb 28) - 275 QAR
  • Last Minute rate (Mar 1 to Mar 4) - 325 QAR
• Kids Duathlon
  • Early Bird rate (up to Feb 18) - 175 QAR
  • Basic rate (Feb 19 to Feb 28) - 225 QAR
  • Last Minute rate (Mar 1 to Mar 4) - 275 QAR

Awards & Podium Ceremony

• Each participant who finishes the race will receive an event-exclusive Finisher Medal.
• Podium Winners in each Age Group will receive the podium trophies.
• Dinner will be served during the medal ceremony.

RACE REGISTRATION

• 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 the Para-Duathlon Relay, please contact Mr. Fahad Al Groon on his WhatsApp.

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