Now in its 7th year, the JLL Triathlon Series is a season favourite amongst new and old Triathletes. Featuring Sprint and Super-Sprint Distances events around the Beautiful Jebel Ali Resort. All the hard work in the Swim, bike and run set you up for the legendary post-race breakfast from Jebel Ali Golf Resort Hotel.

All information about this event will be in the Race Info Pack. When the Race Info Pack has been finalised it will be published and emailed to you as well it can be found in the download area here on Premier Online.

• Scheduled Wave Times:

  Wave: Category: Start time:
  1 sprint m30-39 7:15am
  2 sprint ALL other men 7:20am
  3 sprint all female & Teams 7:25am
  4 super sprint all 7:30am
  
  Prize Giving - 9:15am
  Breakfast from - 8:45am

• Parking Info:

  Car parking is available on a first come, first served basis.
  Parking Area 3 is about 5 minutes walk from transition.
  Please don’t park in the main hotel car park

• Categories & Distances

  The JLL Triathlon Series 2019/2020 features race categories for all age groupers and teams.
  Age groups categories for all races:
  
  • 13-15 (10-15 for SuperSprint ONLY)
  • 16-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60+
  
  Super Sprint distance (375m swim/10km bike/2.5km run)
  
  Sprint distance (750m swim/20km bike/5km run)
  
  Sprint Distance Team Triathlon: Like the age groupers, teams of 3 race over the sprint distance
  (750m swim/20km bike/ 5km run).
  
  There is no team category for Super Sprint

• SWIM COURSE - 375/750m

  New entry/ exit process!
  
  • 375m swim course starts from the beach
  • 1 or 2 lap clockwise course – depending on whether doing kids or adults distance race.
  • After completing 1 lap of the swim course, run around the turn around point on the beach, and then head back into the water to swim your second lap. After completing your second lap, run up the steps to your right. Run through the hotel grounds to transition.
  • Canoes will be on hand to provide safety cover. If you get into difficulty, turn on your back and raise one arm; a canoe will then escort you back to the beach. If you appear to be struggling in the swim, or if you have been in the water for a long time, you may be pulled out.

• BIKE COURSE - 10/20km

  • Super sprint: 10km (2 laps)
  Sprint: 20km (4 laps) It is your responsibility to know how many laps you do and to keep count
  • Your race number should be visible on your back for the bike section of the race.
  • Do not get on your bike until you have exited transition. Please run past the bike mount line.
  • The bike course uses both lanes of the road outside the hotel, which will remain open to traffic. Whilst we don’t anticipate many cars on that part of the road, you must take the utmost care whilst riding (including at junctions and roundabouts), and note that you will not have right of way at some of the junctions. Usual road rules apply. Don’t take risks that might only save you a couple of seconds!
  • Once out on the main road, sprint distance competitors will ride 4 laps, and super sprint distance competitors will ride 2 laps, before retracing your route back to transition.

• SPRINT RUN COURSE - 5km

  • The run course takes place in the grounds of the hotel and the marina using a new and technical loop.
  • Athletes will exit the transition and immediately turn right after passing the timing antennas, coming back through the adjacent carpark towards the tennis courts and marina. The runners will then turn around at the turning point . The runners will then follow the same route back towards the beach and continue to the end of the marina for turning point .
  • Pass the turning point at the Marina Breakwater 2 times, pass the turning point at Golf Course 3 times. Do NOT head to the finish line after your 1st Lap. Marshalls are there to direct you NOT to count how many laps you have completed.
  • There will be 2 drink stations: one on the course and another one at the finish line

• SUPER SPRINT RUN COURSE - 2.5km

  • The run course takes place in the grounds of the hotel and the marina using a new and technical loop.
  • Athletes will exit the transition and immediately turn right after passing the timing antennas, coming back through the adjacent carpark towards the tennis courts and marina. The runners will then turn around at the turning point . The runners will then follow the same route back towards the beach and continue to the end of the marina for turning point .
  • Pass the turning point at the Marina Breakwater once and pass the turning point at Golf Course 2 times. Do NOT head to the finish line after your 1st Lap. Marshalls are there to direct you NOT to count how many laps you have completed.
  • There will be 2 drink stations: one on the course and another one at the finish line

• Bike Racking:

  5:45am - 6:45am
  
  At your corresponding allocated number on the bike racks you will find your drawstring bag and race chip. If it is not there please seek a RaceME Senior Team member.
  Your bag will contain:
  Timing chip & ankle strap: You need to attach the timing chip to your LEFT ankle. Your chip will be collected from you at the finish line - if you don’t return your chip at this point you will be liable for a fee of AED
  100 – so please remember to return it!
  
  Race Number
  A race number must be clearly visible on your back for the bike, and your front for the run. Relay teams are required to pass the race number from one team member to the other in transition.
  
  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN RACE BELT.
  
  Swimcap
  Each wave will start with a different colour cap. Please make sure the colour of the cap in your race pack matches the colour shown on the information board. It is compulsory to wear these swim caps in the swim.

• Timing, Briefing & Results

  Race Briefing- 6:50am
  
  There will be a mandatory race briefing next to the finish line at 6:50am for all athletes. Please attend this race briefing as any last minute changes will be discussed, as well as any questions answered.
  
  Timing
  Timing antennas will be positioned at the entry to transition, and at the finish line. We’ll endeavour to provide you with all your timing splits, but this is not guaranteed. Very occasionally, a timing chip may not be read or a timing antenna may fail and timing splits may not be available. You’ll receive a total finish time providing we can see your race number when you cross the finish line. If you withdraw during the event please make sure you return your timing chip, otherwise we will think you are still out there racing!
  
  Results
  A set of results will be available on our website www.raceme.ae/jll as soon as possible after the event.
  We hope they’ll all be perfect – but any queries relating to them should be emailed to us within 48 hours after the

• Discipline Rules & Info

  Swim
  The swim will be a non-wetsuit swim. Only race legal speedsuits (no rubber or neoprene) will be permitted. All athletes must wear the swim cap provided and start in their allocated wave. Only swim goggles or masks are permitted. No other swim aids of any kind are permitted. Only official lifeguards on kayaks and rescue jet skis are allowed on the swim course. Swimmers may use the kayaks and safety boat for aid should
  they require assistance so long as there is no forward momentum, which would result in disqualification.
  
  Bike
  JLL Series Races are non-draft legal race. Please refer to the drafting section. Helmets must be worn at all times on the bike. The helmet should be securely fastened before mounting your bike.There is to be no riding of bikes before the mount line or after the dismount line. This could result in disqualification Bikes should be racked neatly, fixed by the seat or handlebars based on the colour marker tape on the racks. Please be respectful of other athletes’

• RACE FINISHERS

  Return your ankle strap
  Congratulations on finishing the race! Make sure you return your chip to one of the race volunteers - if you don’t return your chip at this point you will be liable for a fee of AED 100 – so please remember to return it! Make your way to the transition area making sure not to remove your race number so you can check out your bike, remembering to return the ankle strap to us if not done before.
  Attend the prize giving
  This will take place at 9.15am. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed finishers in each of the categories.
  Breakfast
  Breakfast from 8:45am on the lawn next to the swim start. You will need a wrist band to enter. You can purchase additional wrist bands on the day but we have limited capacity. It is best to order through Premier Online.