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Get ready for the 2nd Annual Triathlon

The KAUST triathlon is nearly here!

Adult Triathlon:
March 8, 2019
Time: 7:15 a.m.
Location: Harbor Beach

Test your endurance with a with a 400-meter swim in the Harbor, a 20K bike ride to the King Abdullah Monument and back to the Harbor with a 5K run, finishing in the Harbor Sports Club Field.

Kids Triathlon: age 16 and under
March 9, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Island Recreation Center

The Kids Triathlon will be held on the Island. Swimmers will start by doing four laps in the IRC pool, continue with a 5K bike ride around the north section of the Villas and then head back to the IRC for a 1K run finishing in the IRC parking lot.

Compete as an individual from start to finish or team-up with your friends for a relay-style experience. Either way, you do not want to miss this event!

Participants, please register here.

For more information, contact recreation@kaust.edu.sa.

See you there!

Regards
Omar Al-Omar
Director, Community Services & Engagement

Community Life
People. Place. Pride.

5 comments

Cheryl March 2, 2019 at 12:39 pm

What are the biking and running routes for the adults and kids’ races?

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Community Life March 6, 2019 at 3:35 pm

Dear Cheryl, recreation informed us that the routes should be published before the Triathlon. For more information on this right now, please contact recreation@kaust.edu.sa. Good luck with the race!

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Cheryl Kane March 6, 2019 at 4:03 pm

There was a brochure sent via email, but the running route is not properly shown. There are some opposing arrows on part of the route, but no clear loop.

Cheryl

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Hannah March 6, 2019 at 8:41 pm

Can we enter on the day?

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Community Life March 7, 2019 at 8:44 am

Dear Hannah, registration for the triathlon is required. It is best to direct any further questions regarding this subject to recreation@kaust.edu.sa, because they have the most up-to-date information. Good luck!

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