Abu Dhabi Triathlon targets 4,000 participants

Abu Dhabi: The ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi, the season-opener for the world’s fastest elite triathletes, has opened early bird entries to the public. The prestigious race, now entering its fourth edition, takes place on March 2-3 in the capital.
Host partner Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) are aiming to increase participation numbers by 60 per cent to accommodate more participants across all distances. Amateur athletes and tiny triathletes can sign-up for the spectacle via http://www.AbuDhabi.Triathlon.org for their chance to race on one of the world’s most iconic triathlon courses.

The local community can also make the weekend a family affair, with the return of the Junior Triathlon — a fun event aimed at encouraging youngsters to get active — which hosts race categories for children aged five years and over including: Mini 1km: 1km run for 5 — 8 years; Kids Duathlon: 500m run, 4km cycle, 500m run for 7 — 11 years; Junior Duathlon: 500m run, 7km cycle, 1km run for 12 — 15 years; Junior Triathlon: 120 swim, 4km cycle, 1km run for 9 — 11 years; Junior Triathlon Super Sprint: 400m swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run for 12 — 15 years
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