The fifth Giant Duathlon race is here to close out the popular series, but you can still sign up to bike, run and get active.
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Held at Al Qudra Cycle Path in Dubai on Friday, April 10, the race will be conducted in a run/bike/run format on a closed-off course to ensure safety and no traffic.
Athletes of all ages and abilities can take part. It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced triathlete who has done all four races in the series or simply a beginner, the event has various distances to match your level.
You can compete either as an individual or in teams of two. Kids aged 12 and younger can run 750 metres, bike 6k and run 750m, while tweens and teens aged 10 to 14 will run 1.5k, bike 12k and run another 1.5k.
The full distance of a 3k run, 24k bike and 3k run will be for ages 15 and above, as well as all team categories for ages 13 and above. Teams can consist of all-male, all-female participants or be mixed.
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Following the race, trophies will be given to first place and medals to second and third in each age category for both individuals and teams.
Series points will be earned for an athlete’s three best races out of the five in the series.
This fifth and final race will count for double points, meaning it will be just as important as ever to get on the course and earn your best finish for the most points possible.
Even if you didn’t take part in any of the previous races in the series, don’t let that stop you from getting exercise in a day of fun competition.
The event will take place bright and early at 07:00 on the day, with race pack collection half an hour before.
To register, visit www.premieronline.com or www.race-me-events.com for more information. Included in the registration, which closes at midnight on Wednesday, April 8, is a medal, timing device, goody bag and refreshments.
Join Giant Duathlon’s final race of the series for your chance to enjoy a day of healthy activity and possibly walk away with a trophy.
What: Giant Duathlon Series Race 5
Where: Al Qudra Cycle Path, Dubai
When: Race gets underway at 07:00 on Friday, April 10, with registration closing on midnight Wednesday, April 8
Contact: Register at www.premieronline.com, visit www.race-me-events.com for information.
