Learn everything that you need to know to get you started in your Triathlon journey. Training and classroom sessions geared towards the newbie. Hosted in the most triathlon friendly hotel in the UAE - Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort and Spa.

• Will there be bikes for hire?

  No, you will need to organise one and bring it along. Bicycles can be rented from various bike shops in Dubai and in Abu Dhabi.

• Can I bring my partner along ?

  Yes, although you will be kept occupied for much of the time, there will be time to spend together. Besides that, the hotel has excellent pool, beach and spa facilities for your partner to enjoy.

• Do I need to know how to swim?

  Yes. Although this is a beginners camp, you would need to be able to achieve a basic level in all three disciplines. For swimming you should be able to either swim for 10 mins continuously or complete 200m comfortably.

• What level of fitness do I need to be able to participate?

  You should be able to do the following comfortably:
  Run for 10 mins,
  Swim for 10 mins without stopping,
  Ride a bike for 30 mins.

• Where is the event venue?

  See Event Location Map on event page
  Venue: The Oceanic Khorfakkan Hotel

• What is the Camp Schedule?

  Thursday, first day:
  Arrive at leisure
  Friday, Second day:
  5:30 am: pre- ride snack
  6:00 am: Meet at the security hut for a short ride. Route(s) will be determined based on the level of the riders.
  7:30 am: Arrive back at the hotel
  8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast
  9:30 – 10:30 am: Pool swim technique session
  10:30 – 11:30 am: Open water swim technique session.
  12:00 – 3:00 pm: Lunch and leisure time.
  3:00pm: Classroom session
  1. Planning your triathlon training.
  2. All the gear and some idea.
  4:30 – 6:30 pm: Transition training. Run technique and a short run.
  7:00 pm: Dinner and the evening at leisure.
  Saturday, Last day: Mock Triathlon
  5:30 am: Pre-race snack 6:00 am: Transition set up 6:20 am: Race briefing 6:30 am: Start
  7:30 am: First finisher arrives
  7:40 am: Last finisher arrives
  8:30 am: Breakfast and prize giving.
  9:30 am: Weekend wrap up (breakfast and classroom session for the wrap up).

• Does the registration price include accommodation?

  No it does not, however The Oceanic Hotel and Spa Khorfakkan is our partner hotel and will be offering special deals on rooms for this event. To benefit from this, please supply them with proof of your race confirmation.
  Rates (vat incl): AED 300 per single room per night on a half-board basis. AED 500 per sharing room per night on a half -board basis.