Lace up your trainers, get your swimmers out and make sure your bike is ready to go. Abu Dhabi’s second Tri Yas is back this Friday at Yas Marina. Tri Yas 2012 will be the region’s first day/night triathlon, with the swimming leg taking place during the day and the bike and running legs taking place under full flood lights at Yas Marina Circuit. Participants will be able to run on the track that the Formula 1 race cars use.
This year there are three new catergories which will allow people of different ages and fitness levels to be able to partake. The new categories are a junior biathlon and individual and team categories across both the sprint and olympic distances. This ensures the event is open to the widest possible participation, from juniors, through to families and, of course, the seasoned pros.
The entire course will be within the Yas Marina area, with the swim in the actual marina, the bike on the Formula 1 track and the run on Yas Marina Circuit roads. Transition will be in the Formula 1 pits which are sure to provide a fun experience.
Nick McElwee, director of marketing and communications at Yas Marina Circuit said that over 600 athletes participated in the inaugural event last January.
‘Last year’s Tri Yas established Yas Marina Circuit as one of the world’s most unique settings for a triathlon. The twilight hours will not only benefit all participants with cooler temperatures, but also act as a stunning backdrop to a world-class event. With the addition of the junior biathlon we’re anticipating an even bigger turn out,’ he said.
Included in registration fee is participant shirt, F&B package and finisher’s medal. Yas Viceroy are the official hotel for the Tri Yas and are providing all of the competitor food packages as well as special rates on accommodation.
To register visit www.yasmarinacircuit.ae.
Categories and costs
Olympic category
Swim – 1.5km
Run – 10km
Bike – 40km
Individual – Dhs350 per person
Team – Dhs600 per team
Sprint category
Swim – 750m
Run – 5k
Bike – 20k
Individual – Dhs 275 per person
Team – Dhs 500 per team
Junior biathalon (new to this year’s event encouraging kids to get involved in the sport), two categories
11 – 14 years category (run – 3km and 1.5km)
15 – 17 years category (bike – 11km and run – 5.55km)
Individual – Dhs75 per person
Olympic: Individuals or teams can enter the ultimate challenge. Teams of two or three are eligible to participate and can be mixed gender or all male/all female. Allocation of legs to team members is required at registration stage.
Sprint: Individuals or teams can enter. Teams of two or three are eligible to participate and can be mixed gender or all male/all female. Allocation of legs to team members is required at registration stage.
Junior Biathlon: Children from 11 years are welcome to participate, registration is individual only.
