DATE: 2nd February 2024

Race Type / FORMAT

1. MOUNTAIN BIKE / FATBIKE RACE - (Cross Country Point to Point Race): Participants assume full responsibility for their own ride. In instances not covered by these regulations, the Commissaire Panel will enforce the International Cycling Union and Qatar Cycling Federation regulations.

CATEGORIES:

     ·      MTB 38K Male (18+)*

     ·       MTB 38K Female (18+)*

     ·       MTB 38K Veterans Male (40+)

     ·       MTB 38K Veterans Female (40+)

     ·       MTB 38K Open Qatari Male (18-39)

     ·       MTB 38K Open Qatari Female (18+)

     ·       MTB 38K Veterans Qatari Male (40+)

     ·       FATBIKE 38K Open Male (18+)

     ·       MTB 5K Junior Male (10-13)

     ·       MTB 5K Junior Female (10-13)

     ·       MTB 5K Junior Male (14-17)

     ·       MTB 5K Junior Female (14-17)

*There will be no duplication of cash awards. For example, if a rider wins Male or Female Open and also finishes as Male or Female winner in Veterans, he / she will receive only one cash award. 

2. RUNNING - Desert Run

CATEGORIES:

      ·       RUN 21K Open Male (18-39)

       ·       RUN 21K Open Female (18-39)

       ·       RUN 21K Veterans Male (40+)

       ·       RUN 21K Veterans Female (40+)

      ·       RUN 21K Open Qatari Male (18-39)

       ·       RUN 21K Open Qatari Female (18+)

       ·       RUN 21K Veterans Qatari Male (40+)

 ·       RUN 10K Open Male (18-39)
 ·       RUN 10K Open Female (18-39)
 ·       RUN 10K Veterans Male (40+)
 ·       RUN 10K Veterans Female (40+)

       ·       JUNIOR RUN 3K Male (Age 12-17)

       ·       JUNIOR RUN 3K Female (Age 12-17)

       ·       JUNIOR RUN 3K Male (Age 7-11)

       ·       JUNIOR RUN 3K Female (Age 7-11)

   

3. DUATHLON (BIKE & RUN):

     ·       DUATHLON (38K MTB & 6K Run) Open Male (18-39)

     ·       DUATHLON (38K MTB & 6K Run) Open Female (18-39)

     ·       DUATHLON (38K MTB & 6K Run) Veteran Male (40+)

     ·       DUATHLON (38K MTB & 6K Run) Veteran Female (40+)

     ·       DUATHLON (38K MTB & 6K Run) Open Qatari Male (18-39)

     ·       DUATHLON (38K MTB & 6K Run) Veterans Qatari Male (40+)

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

The starting point is situated approximately 1 km from Sealine Beach Resort, positioned at the entrance to the desert adjacent to the Mawater Sand dune. Participants, whether cyclists or runners, will traverse the desert highway, navigate sandy sections, and conquer sand dunes en-route to the finish line at Doha Bus Al Majles Resort.

DISTANCES: (subject to change – weather impact)

 ADULTS (18+):

·       MTB:  38K

·       Run:  21K

·       Run:  10K

·       MTB + Run:  38K bike + 6K run

 

JUNIORS (7-17):

·       MTB: 5K

·       Run: 3K

 

START/REGISTRATION/RACE HQ:

The starting point for all races is situated at the Mawater sand dune, approximately 1 km from Sealine Beach Resort, with marquees conveniently positioned near the event arena.

START TIMES:

     

·       MTB & DUATHLON: 6:30 AM

·       ·    RUN (21K & 10K): 6:35 AM

       ·      JUNIOR MTB: 9:00 AM*

       ·       JUNIOR RUN: 9:30 AM*

*All junior races will start from the finish line area. Bus transfer from start line in Mawater to finish line will be at 7:15 AM.

 

AID STATIONS:

Aid Stations will be strategically placed atop each sand dune. Participants are mandated to carry water bottles or a hydration pack, which they can replenish at the aid stations. While some aid stations will provide nutrition along the course, it is crucial for participants to maintain self-sufficiency throughout the race.

 

AGE CATEGORIES:

      ·       Adults: Age 18+

      ·       Juniors: Age 7-17

    

TIMEKEEPING:

Professional chip-timing (RACE RESULT) with live results available online.

 

UCI COMMISSAIRE:

TBA

FINISH LINE: 

The finish line will be located at Doha Bus Al Majles resort

 

CUT-OFF TIMES:

      ·       Cut-off time (Run) on Dune 3 at 16K is at 9:30 AM – (3 hours of running)

      ·       Cut-off time at the finish line for all is at 11:00 AM - (4.5 hours of running and 4 hours of cycling)

 

CONTACT EVENT ORGANISERS:

Email: cycling@msy.gov.qa

Phone: (974) 5094 3475