Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
Dubai, AE
Registration closed
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Road to Awareness
Al Jalila Foundation
Event description
City Swim UAE will be the country's biggest series of open water swimming events taking place across the emirates starting in October 2016.

Swimmers of all abilities will take the plunge in swims over a range of distances in stunning locations in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman between October 2016 and March 2017. New locations will be added over the year. The events have a charitable nature at their heart and all swimmers are encouraged to bring along their family and friends to make a day of it.

Each event is suitable for novice to expert swimmers, and all participants can enjoy this event safe knowing that expert kayakers will be with them every stroke of the way.

All City Swim UAE dates:
Dubai City Swim: Sa. 8 Oct. 2016
Abu Dhabi City Swim: Sa. 21 Jan. 2017
Sharjah City Swim : Sa. 4 Feb. 2017
Ajman City Swim: Sa. 4 Mar. 2017
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Address
Al Sufouh Rd, Dubai Marina
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
250 M
Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
08:00
Swimming
250 m
500 M
Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
08:00
Swimming
500 m
1000 M
Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
08:00
Swimming
1000 m
2500 M
Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
08:00
Swimming
2500 m
Registration
Registration open
Fri. 15 Apr. 2016
Late fees apply from
Sat. 24 Sep. 2016
Registration close
Wed. 5 Oct. 2016 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes and teams
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Practical info
Race pack collection
At the venue on the morning of the event (from 06:00am to 07:30am)
Transport to start
n/a
Transport from finish
n/a
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Hydration station at start / finish area
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
At the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps ChampionChip by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
For all finishers and 1st, 2nd, 3rd age & gender category winners. Team ranking: cumulative time of 3 fastest swimmers in a team.
Trophies
Documents
Races

250 M

Distance
  • Swimming 250 m
Start date
Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
Start time
08:00
Start location
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
Finish location
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 5-99
Note(s)
Breakfast included (for participants) + Free day-access to the resort.
AED15 per registered (paid) athlete is donated to Road to Awareness.

500 M

Distance
  • Swimming 500 m
Start date
Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
Start time
08:00
Start location
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
Finish location
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 5-99
Note(s)
Breakfast included (for participants) + Free day-access to the resort.
AED15 per registered (paid) athlete is donated to Road to Awareness.

1000 M

Distance
  • Swimming 1000 m
Start date
Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
Start time
08:00
Start location
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
Finish location
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
Age categories
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 13-99
Note(s)
Breakfast included (for participants) + Free day-access to the resort.
AED15 per registered (paid) athlete is donated to Road to Awareness.

2500 M

Distance
  • Swimming 2500 m
Start date
Sat. 8 Oct. 2016
Start time
08:00
Start location
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
Finish location
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai
Age categories
/ 13-18
/ 19-99
Team categories
/ 13-99
Note(s)
Breakfast included (for participants) + Free day-access to the resort.
AED15 per registered (paid) athlete is donated to Road to Awareness.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Event contact
Hidde Ottens
Charity