Oceanman Franchise is the first and biggest open water swimming franchise in the world. It provides professional and amateur swimmers, swimmers from all age groups and with all abilities, the opportunity to achieve their personal goals in unique locations. It has 24 races in 17 different countries around the world. Each race will qualify the swimmers to take part in the Final World Championship Event at the end of each year. Come and join us at Oceanman Dubai 2022 and conquer the open seas.

• By what time should I arrive at the event venue?

  Please arrive at the event no later than 30 minutes before your start time

• What are the start time(s) of the event?

  8:00 am - Oceanman race starts
  8:30 am - Half Oceanman race starts
  1:00 pm - Sprint race starts
  2:30 pm - OceanKids race starts
  3:15 pm - OceanTeam race starts
  4:30 pm - Closing Ceremony

• Where do I go for the event?

  Please see the Event Location map on this page.

• What are my options for parking?

  There is a lot of public parking available around the race venue

• Race Pack / Number collection details?

  Race pack collection will take place on Friday 11.03.2022 between 12.00pm-6.00pm in the race village

• Will there be feeding stations?

  There will be in water feeding points, only for the Oceanman and Half Oceanman distance

• What estimated time will the event finish?

  The closing ceremony will take place at 4:30 pm

• Where can I find the results to the event?

  Results can be found here

• New Question

  Swimmers can participate in one or several of the following disciplines as long as they are
  compatible.
  1. OCEANMAN: Comprises distances between 10 km and 14 km depending on the venue. Individual competition, competitive, timed, classifying.
  2. HALF OCEANMAN: Comprises distances between 4,5 km and 7 km depending on the venue. Individual competition, competitive, timed, classifying.
  3. SPRINT: Comprises distances between 1 km and 2 km depending on the venue. Individual competition, competitive, timed, age group categories.
  4. OCEANKIDS: Comprises distances between 500 – 1000 m depending on the venue. Individual competition, timed, age group categories.
  5. OCEANTEAM: Relay race distances between 3x500m and 3x1500m, depending on the venue. Team Competition ( 3 swimmers teams ), timed and classifying. Three categories (Men’s, Women’s and Mixed
  teams).
  Oceankids and Oceanteam events will be held only in those destinations that meet the necessary technical and logistical requirements

• Is there a bag drop service available?

  Yes