Are you ready for a challenge at the most inspiring triathlon in the UAE. With spectacular scenery and a nature-based course of dams, hills, mountains, tarred roads and wadis. This will make it a triathlon to remember! SWIM in Hatta Dam, BIKE on tarred roads over Generator Hill and RUN through Hatta with the Al Hajar mountain range in the background. Once you have conquered this race, nothing can stop you!

• How do I find my race number?

  Race Numbers will be allocated once entries close and be available for download as from 10am on the Wednesday before the Race.

• When is race check in and race pack (number/timing chip) collection?

  Online Race Pack delivery:
  • We’ve arranged with the team at GRIT+TONIC.com to provide STRESS FREE RACE PACK DELIVERY direct to your home. If you place your order by 9am on Wednesday 11th November, you will have your pack delivered direct to your door before end of Thursday (please make sure someone is available to receive you race pack up to Thursday evening).
  • To go STRESS FREE there is a nominal charge of AED25, but GRIT+TONIC.com will include 3 GU Energy Gels as a thank you.
  • If you need a few things for race day, then spend AED125 and STRESS FREE is COMPLETELY FREE – and you still get the GU Energy Gels! You can click on: https://gritandtonic.com/stress-free-race-pack-delivery-hatta-201113.html to book this service.
  Deliveries are from Wednesday 11th to Thursday 12th November evening, so if you are leaving early on Thursday for Hatta then please don’t book this service. Any enquiries contact 971 4 289 6001 or [email protected]
  
  On the day Race Pack collection:
  Race Check i

• What are the course highlights?

  Spectacular scenery, Swim in Hatta Dam, views of majestic Hajar mountains, challenging hills, palm treed villages, scenic Hatta Fort, natural beauty of Hatta, palm treed villages, blue waters of Hatta Dam, views of majestic Hajar mountains.

• Where is the race taking place / where do we park?

  Hatta Sports Club, Easy drive to Hatta via main roads and NO passport control.
  Plenty of free parking outside the venue where start and finish takes place.

• What is the race day program & timings?

  Be checked in at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. There is NO on the day registration.
  06h00 – 0700 Race check In Opens, Transition Set Up and Warm Up. All competitors need to be checked in before 07h00 as roads leading to the start/finish area will be closed to ALL traffic as from this time.
  07h00 Race Briefing for all
  07h10 Bus departs for Hatta Dam for Super Sprint Individuals, Super Sprint relay runners and swimmers and all Sprint and Olympic relay swimmers
  07h30 Wave 1: Olympic – Male, Female & Relay runners
  07h35 Wave 2: Sprint – Male, Female & Relay runners
  08h30 Wave 3: Super Sprint Start from Hatta Dam
  10h00 Prize Giving
  11h00 Official Race Cut Off Time

• What are the race distances & age groups?

  Distances:
  • SUPER SPRINT – 375m swim, 2.7km run, 10km bike, 430m run
  • SPRINT – 2.7km run, 750m swim, 2.7km run, 20km bike, 430m run
  • OLYMPIC – 2.7km run, 1.5km swim, 5.7km run, 30km bike, 430m run
  
  For age groups, please see the CATEGORIES section.

• What about race numbers and timing chips?

  Timing chip must be worn on left leg for the swim, cycle and run.
  Bring your own race belt to attach the race number to, or they can be bought in the race village on race day.
  Race number must be worn on back side for cycle and on the front side for run.
  Race numbers are different colors to indicate to marshal which distance you are doing.
  Race numbers and timing chips to be returned after finishing the race.

• How easy/difficult is the course?

  All levels but be prepared for some challenging stages on run and bike legs.

• What is the course surface?

  Only Olympic distance will experience 20% off road running on hard compact gravel – rest of the course for all distances is on tarred roads.

• Will there be bike mechanics?

  Pre-Race: Velo Presto mechanics will be available from the beginning of registration on race day to assist with any basic repairs and maintenance on a first-come first-served basis. Velo Presto will not be able to assemble bicycles or carry out any complex or time-consuming repairs e.g. hydraulic systems etc.

• What are the support stations and where are they placed?

  2 water stations out on the run course
  1 water station on the bike course
  1 water station at the Finish Line

• Are there any Family Discounts available?

  Family discounts are available for families of 3 or more wanting to enter this event, and are ONLY for parents and THEIR children and is offered by Super Sports to make it more economically viable for the whole family to participate. To avail of the family discount, please email [email protected], so that the family discount code can be given to you.

• Where can I find the results?

  As soon as you have crossed the finish line, check the tablets at the race result stand in the race village for your immediate race result.
  Provisional results are released directly after prize giving at http://www.supersportsuae.com/race-results/ .
  Final results once all has been checked and confirmed.

• Where can I find the race photos?

  The available race photos can be found on Facebook: Super Sports Events and are posted 72 hours after race finish. Individual photos are not included in the race fee nor guaranteed.

• What are the accommodation options?

  JA Hatta Fort Hotel – only 51 rooms in total, book ASAP 04 814 5400 or Hatta Wadi Hub has 2 camping options, free or paid, both have shower and toilets.

• How is this event handling Covid19 related concerns?

  No spectators – only for juniors doing the Super Sprint will a parent be allowed to support.
  Participants to wear a mask before the start and once you finish the event (no need to wear a mask while participating)
  Temperature check at CHECK IN on the day
  Staff will wear masks for the entire duration of the event and sanitize regularly.
  Self-social distancing of 2m at all times except when participating.
  Self-service water stations out on course and at the finish line
  Sanitize your hands regularly at designated stations.
  If you feel unwell on the morning of the event with flu-like symptoms, please stay at home!

• Any additional information participants should know about?

  All information regarding the Race (Race Briefing, Race Course etc.) can be found in the Event Downloads section of this Race (on the right side of this page), so ensure you have a clear understanding of the rules and regulations as well as what the course will look like / entail.

• Why have I not received any race emails from the event organizer?

  Race emails are sent 7 days before race day, and on the Wednesday before the race at midday. If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam / junk / promotions or other folders and un-spam us so you can receive future emails from us, Super Sports UAE. If you still can’t find your race emails, please use the Contact Organizer button on this page.