BECOME THE NEXT AQUAMAN
Embark on your swimming journey with us, register today,
and choose the race that suits you best!
Register Nowand choose the race that suits you best!
Race Options
Pricing Tier
Aquaman
Aquaman 5.0
Aquaman 2.0
Aquafins
Aquakids
Aquateams
Early Bird
$ 95
$ 75
$ 60
$ 50
$ 35
$ 35
Tier 1
$ 110
$ 90
$ 70
$ 60
$ 40
$ 40
Tier 2
$ 120
$ 100
$ 80
$ 70
$ 45
$ 45
Please note that the price for aquateam placed is per person in the team of 3.
registration includes
- Race Tattoo
- Timing Chip
- Race Swim Cap
- Race Kit
- Timing Chip
- Race Swim Cap
- Race Kit
- Finishers T-Shirt
- Finishers Medal
- Timed Race Results
- Medical Support
- Finishers Medal
- Timed Race Results
- Medical Support
- Aid Stations
- Volunteer Support
- Post event recovery area
- And an experience you’ll never forget
- Volunteer Support
- Post event recovery area
- And an experience you’ll never forget
rules and regulations
If you'd like to review our rules and regulations, simply click “Download PDF” below.
Technical Info - Aquaman 10KM Race
Date
18/10/2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Start Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Finish Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Distance
10 KM (4 laps)
Cut Off Time
YES
Feeding Point (s)
1 (passed every lap)
Approx. air / water temp.
28°C
Wetsuit
NO
Safety Buoy
Mandatory
Technical Info - Aquaman 5.0 5KM Race
Date
18/10/2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Start Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Finish Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Distance
5 KM (2 laps)
Cut Off Time
YES
Feeding Point (s)
1 (passed every lap)
Approx. air / water temp.
28°C
Wetsuit
NO
Safety Buoy
Mandatory
Technical Info - Aquaman 2.0 2KM Race
Date
18/10/2026
Start Time
12:00 PM
Start Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Finish Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Distance
2 KM (1 lap)
Cut Off Time
YES
Feeding Point (s)
NO
Approx. air / water temp.
28°C
Wetsuit
NO
Safety Buoy
Mandatory
Technical Info - Aquafins 1KM with fins Race
Date
18/10/2026
Start Time
1:30 PM
Start Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Finish Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Distance
1 KM with fins (1 lap)
Cut Off Time
YES
Feeding Point (s)
NO
Approx. air / water temp.
28°C
Wetsuit
NO
Safety Buoy
Mandatory
Technical Info - Aquakids 500 M Race
Date
18/10/2026
Start Time
2:30 PM
Start Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Finish Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Distance
500 M (1 lap)
Cut Off Time
NO
Feeding Point (s)
NO
Approx. air / water temp.
28°C
Wetsuit
NO
Safety Buoy
Mandatory
Technical Info - Aquateams 3x500M Race
Date
18/10/2026
Start Time
3:00 PM
Start Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Finish Area
Kite Beach (in front of SALT)
Distance
3x500 M (1 lap per swimmer)
Cut Off Time
NO
Feeding Point (s)
NO
Approx. air / water temp.
28°C
Wetsuit
NO
Safety Buoy
Mandatory
EVENT SCHEDULE
Please note, this is subject to change and the final version will be released in the Athlete Information Guide prior to the event.
Time
Activity
Location
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Race pack pick ups for all Races
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Race Briefing for all Races
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
Time
Activity
Location
6:45 am
Swimmers Arrival (Late Kit Pickup)
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
7:15 am
Warm Up All Races
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
7:30 am
Start of Aquaman (10KM) & Aquaman 5.0 (5KM)
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
12:00 pm
Start of Aquaman 2.0 (2KM)
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
1:30 pm
Start of Aquafins (1KM with fins)
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
2:30 pm
Start of Aquakids (500M)
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
3:00 pm
Start of Aquateams (3x500M)
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
3:30 pm
Award Ceremony
Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Everything you need for race day in one place: your official racebook, key timings, and how to get to the start line.
Official Racebook 2026
Full schedule, course maps for every distance, race rules, timing chip instructions and awards.
Download PDF (12.6 MB)RACE DAY AT A GLANCE
Kit pickup
Sat 17 Oct
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Race briefing
Sat 17 Oct
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Race day arrival
Sun 18 Oct
6:45 AM
Award ceremony
Sun 18 Oct
3:30 PM
SUNDAY START TIMES · warm-up 7:15 AM
Aquaman 10 km7:30 AM
Aquaman 5.0 · 5 km7:30 AM
Aquaman 2.0 · 2 km12:00 PM
Aquafins · 1 km with fins1:30 PM
Aquakids · 500 m2:30 PM
Aquateams · 3×500 m3:00 PM
KEY RACE RULES
- Bring your ID and sign the waiver to collect your kit
- Wetsuits and neoprene shorts are not allowed
- Always keep the route buoys on your left
- Mandatory: swim cap, goggles, race tattoo, personal buoy
- Timing chip on your ankle: no chip, no result (DQ)
- Hand your chip back at the finish line to avoid a fine
KITE BEACH
In front of SALT, Kite Beach, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai, UAE
Kit pickup, briefing, start/finish and awards all happen here.
RELIVE RACE DAY
Find your official time and grab your photos from the Indian Ocean.
RESULTS
Official times and rankings for every race: Aquaman, Aquaman 5.0, Aquaman 2.0, Aquafins, Aquakids and Aquateams.
View Results
PICTURES
Swim starts, finish-line moments and the views of Kite Beach. Browse the full gallery and download your shots.
View Pictures