Sunday
24 September 2023

First Discovery Bay Open Water Race & Triathlon Challenge  

Open Water Swim Races, Triathlon, Aquathon, & Duathlon Races
​Date: 24th September 2023 (SUNDAY)

First Discovery Bay Open Water Race & Triathlon Challenge is an open water swim and triathlon race event that suits swimmers and triathletes of all abilities. The race day consists of 3 solo swim races (3.8km, 1.7km, and 400m), a family 400m swim relay, Aquathon, Duathlon, and Triathlon races (solo/relay).  We emphasize on a friendly racing atmosphere welcoming all swimmers and triathletes from beginners to the elites racing in an epic scenic setting at Discovery Bay.

Prizes and medals will be awarded to podium winners.  The fastest male and female athlete who cover the 3.8km swim race, Aquathon and Triathlon races will win the "Triple Crown Award."

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Race schedule 

Open Water Swim Race 公開水域泳賽-1.7KM

8:30 - 9:15                 Registration 登記 (Sam Pak Wan Beach三白灣沙灘)
9:25                           Race Briefing 賽事講解 (Sam Pak Wan Beach三白灣沙灘)
9:30                           Race Water Start 水中起步 (Sam Pak Wan Beach三白灣沙灘)
11:15                         Award ceremony 頒獎 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)


Open Water Swim Race 公開水域泳賽-3.8KM


10:00 - 10:45             Registration 登記  (Disneyland Resort Pier 迪士尼碼頭)
10:55                         Race Briefing 賽事講解  (Disneyland Resort Pier 迪士尼碼頭)
11:00                         Race Water Start 水中起步 (Disneyland Resort Pier 迪士尼碼頭)
13:00                         Award ceremony 頒獎  (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)​


Aquathon SwimRun Race 水陸游跑兩項賽
Swim - 800M, Run - 5.2KM


13:00 - 13:55             Registration 登記  (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
13:55                         Race Briefing 賽事講解 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
14:00                         Race Beach Start  沙灘起步 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
15:15                         Award ceremony 頒獎 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)


Open Water Swim Race 公開水域泳賽
400M Solo 個人
200M x2 Family Relay 家庭接力


14:30 - 15:15            Registration 登記 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
15:25                         Race Briefing 賽事講解 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
15:30                         Family Relay Race Beach Start  家庭接力沙灘起步 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
16:00                         Solo Race Beach Start  個人沙灘起步 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)
16:45                         Award ceremony 頒獎 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)​


Triathlon Race三項鐵人賽
Wattbike 10KM, Run 5.5KM, Swim 400M
Solo 個人 / Team Relay 隊接力 / Corporate Relay 公司接力


8:20 -17:00             Race Start 比賽開始 (DB Plaza 愉景廣場)
(Different slots are available. Racers can select their slot preference during the online registration.)
30 mins before the race starts 比賽前30分鐘          Registration 登記 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)


*No Award Ceremony on race day 不設比賽日頒獎


Duathlon BikeRun Race 陸上踩跑兩項賽
Wattbike 10KM, Run 5.5KM


8:20 - 17:00             Race Start 比賽開始 (DB Plaza 愉景廣場)
(Different slots are available. Racers can select their slot preference during the online registration.)
30 mins before the race starts 比賽前30分鐘          Registration 登記 (Tai Pak Beach大白灣沙灘)

​*No Award Ceremony on race day 不設比賽日頒獎

Rules and Conducts

1. Swim Race - Participants are required to meet the following cut-off times. 

.1.7km Swim Race: 70 mins
.3.8km Swim Race: 130 mins;1.7km checkpoint: 55 mins
.400m Swim Race (Solo/ Family Relay): 18 mins 

2. 400m Family Relay Swim Race - Each team consists of a mom or dad plus one 16-year old or under child.  Parents are allowed to accompany his/her child during the child's swim leg.

3. Duathlon and Triathlon Race

 .​​Participants are required to meet 10KM bike ride under 35 mins cut off times.
.Athletes must be taller than 150 cm.

4. Triathlon Corporate Relay Race - only companies are allowed to sign up for this category.

Refer to "Rules and Regulations" for full details.

Categories:

1.7km Swim Race, 3.8km Swim Race, Aquathon, Duathlon, & Triathlon Races: 
AG : 13&Under, 14-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&over, Male and Female

400m Swim Race:
AG : 8&Under; 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&Over, Male and Female

Family Relay 400m Swim Race:
Child AG : 8&Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13 -14 ,15-16
Open Category -Apply to Relay team combination other than a parent & a child . 開放組別 - 適用於非家長和子女組合

Age groups are determined based on a participant's age on race day 

Medals/prizes 

Medals/prizes will be given out to the top 3 participants in each AG category.
Top 3 in the team and corporate categories will receive medals/prizes.
"Triple Crown Award": The fastest male and female athlete who complete the 3.8km Swim, Aquathlon, and Triathlon races. 

 Event information
24 September 2023
Registration is closed
www.eventshorizons.com/2023-fdbc
3.8 km
Starts at 11:00

Price per participant
Through Aug 26, 2023 500.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 550.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 600.00 HKD
1.7 km
Starts at 09:30

Price per participant
Through Aug 26, 2023 400.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 450.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 500.00 HKD
400 metres
Starts at 16:00

Price per participant
Through Aug 26, 2023 280.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 330.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 380.00 HKD
400 metres
Starts at 15:30

Price per team
Through Aug 26, 2023 350.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 400.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 450.00 HKD
Starts at 14:00

Price per participant
Through Aug 26, 2023 400.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 450.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 500.00 HKD

Price per participant
Through Aug 26, 2023 500.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 550.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 600.00 HKD

Price per participant
Through Aug 26, 2023 600.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 650.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 700.00 HKD

Price per team
Through Aug 26, 2023 800.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 900.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 1,000.00 HKD

Price per team
Through Aug 26, 2023 800.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 900.00 HKD
From Sep 10, 2023 1,000.00 HKD

Price per team
Through Aug 26, 2023 1,800.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 2,000.00 HKD

Price per team
Through Aug 26, 2023 1,800.00 HKD
From Aug 27, 2023 2,000.00 HKD

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enquiry@eventshorizons.com
https://www.eventshorizons.com/2023-fdbc