Maldives Aquathlon Championship 2026
- 13 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026
- Rahmathifannu Beach, Kulhuduffushi City
An aquathlon is a multisport race consisting of continuous run and swim elements. Competitors complete a swim immediately followed by a run over various distances. Athletes compete for the fastest overall course completion, including the time transitioning between the disciplines.
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ROUTE MAP
Race Schedule
Friday, 13th November 2026 - RACE DAY 1
| TIMING | CATEGORY | CUT-OFF TIME |
|---|---|---|
|
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Elite |
Swim: 60 minutes | Run: 60 minutes |
|
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM |
Sprint |
Swim: 30 minutes | Run: 30 minutes |
|
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Discover |
Swim: 30 minutes | Run: 30 minutes |
Saturday, 14th November 2026 - RACE DAY 2
| TIMING | CATEGORY | CUT-OFF TIME |
|---|---|---|
|
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Elite Team Relay |
Swim: 60 minutes | Run: 60 minutes |
|
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM |
Sprint Team Relay |
Swim: 30 minutes | Run: 30 minutes |
|
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Discover Team Relay |
Swim: 30 minutes | Run: 30 minutes |
RACE CATEGORIES & AWARDS
| CATEGORY | DETAILS | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|
|
Elite |
1 KM swim followed by a 5 KM run |
Podium finishes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall and Certificates of recognition to all Age Group winners |
|
Sprint |
500 M swim followed by a 2.5 KM run |
Podium finishes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place among athletes who are 15 and younger. Certificates of recognition will be awarded to all Age Group winners |
|
Discover |
250 M swim followed by 1 KM run |
This is a non-competitive fun race and is not eligible for podium finishes |
|
Elite Team Relay |
1 KM swim followed by a 5 KM run |
Podium Finishes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall and Certificates of recognition to winners of Senior and Masters Categories |
|
Sprint Team Relay |
500 M swim followed by a 2.5 KM run |
Podium finishes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place among teams who are in Junior Category. Certificates of recognition will be awarded to all teams |
|
Discover Team Relay |
250 M swim followed by 1 KM run |
This is a non-competitive fun race and is not eligible for podium finishes |
AGE CATEGORIES - INDIVIDUAL
| CATEGORY | AGE RANGE |
|---|---|
|
U9 |
Athletes from 6 to 8 years of age |
|
U11 |
Athletes from 9 to 10 years of age |
|
U13 |
Athletes from 11 to 12 years of age |
|
U15 |
Athletes from 13 to 14 years of age |
|
15-19 |
Athletes from 15 to 19 years of age |
|
20-29 |
Athletes from 20 to 29 years of age |
|
30-39 |
Athletes from 30 to 39 years of age |
|
40-49 |
Athletes from 40 to 49 years of age |
|
50+ |
Athletes aged 50 and above |
AGE CATEGORIES - TEAM RELAY
| CATEGORY | AGE RANGE |
|---|---|
|
JUNIOR |
Athletes 23 years and below |
|
SENIOR |
Athletes from 23 to 57 years of age |
|
MASTERS |
Athletes 57 years and above |
