Muscat, The Sultanate will host for the first time

next year’s triathlon race. The first tournament, known as Oman 5i50

will be launched in November 2018, while the Oman Ironman

Championship (70.3) will be held on 9 March 2019. The registration for

the championship opened on July 26, 2018.

The Sultanate’s hosting of Oman Ironman Championship 70.3 for

the first time was announced in the press conference held today in

Muscat. Three events will take place in Muscat, including swimming,

cycling and running. The Omani environment, which combines

authentic Arab culture and Modern life is the ideal destination for the

Iron Man Championship with the support of the Ministry of Tourism. The

event is organized by the Ironman Foundation and in collaboration with

Wanda Sports and Triathlon Middle East.

The Sultanate will also host the first Triathlon 5i50 in November 2018.

The race is an ideal preparation for the main event to be held on 9

March 2019. The racers will have to swim 1.5 km, bike 40 km and run

10 km.

The Ironman race will include swimming for 1.9 km, cycling for 90.1

km and 21.1 km. The contestants will be able to get to know the most

famous attractions in the Omani capital and enjoy the beautiful

atmosphere of the Sea of Oman on the shoreline of Muscat. The

winners will qualify to International Ironman Championship to be held

in Nice, France in 2019.

The cycling route will also take place across the beach area, where

bikers will take a route through all of Muscat’s main attractions

including the Royal Opera House, the Muttrah Gate, the Sea Road, Al

Bustan Palace and Al Wadi Al Kabir Road, in addition to 18 November

Expressway.

Source: Oman News Agency