Join us in Hatta for a stunning nature based Aquathlon-styled race like nowhere else in the country. This run-swim-run offers spectacular scenery and starts with a run from Hatta Sports Club to Hatta Dam on tarred roads.
This will be a race you won't forget!

• 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, scenic Hatta Fort, natural beauty of Hatta, palm treed villages, blue fresh clean waters of Hatta Dam.

• 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, 3.1km run
  • SPRINT – 2.7km run, 750m swim, 3.17km run
  • OLYMPIC – 2.7km run, 1.5km swim, 6.1km run
  For age groups, please see the CATEGORIES section.

• What about race numbers and timing chips?

  Timing chip must be worn on left leg.
  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 the front side of your body 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 the run.
  Transition at the dam, and once finished with the swim, make your way back to the the Club for Sprint athletes, but Olympic athletes take a detour with a bit of off-road running.
  Super Sprint will start at the dam and finish at the Club.

• 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.

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

  2 self-service water stations out on the run course
  1 self-service 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, sacn QR codes in the area to check provisional results.
  Provisional results will be valid for 48 hours post-race after which results will be considered as final and no more changes made.
  Results can also be found at this link http://www.supersportsuae.com/race-results/

• 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.

• What are the Covid precautions?

  No spectators – only for juniors 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
  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.