Dharwad Triathlon brings together swimming, cycling, and running for an endurance challenge at Kelageri Lake in Dharwad on 9 January. Whether you are looking to take on your first triathlon or push yourself over a longer distance, choose from race categories designed for different levels of endurance.
Race Categories:
Local registration is intended for participants from North Karnataka, and a North Karnataka Aadhaar is mandatory for verification. Non-local participants must use open registration; a 30% deduction applies for refund processing if non-local participants book via local tickets.
Participants are responsible for their equipment in the designated transition area. Cycling helmets must be secured before mounting the bicycle and remain secured during the cycling leg.
Participants must register for the correct race category and provide accurate personal information. Attendance at all mandatory race briefings and compliance with instructions from race officials, marshals, and volunteers is required.
Participants must complete the designated course for their category using the provided timing chip/bib. Any form of cheating, course cutting, deliberate interference, or unsafe behaviour may result in disqualification. Littering on the course is strictly prohibited.
Participants must use a roadworthy bicycle suitable for the event. A properly fitted and securely fastened cycling helmet is mandatory throughout the cycling leg. Riders must follow the designated route and applicable traffic rules on public roads. Drafting and dangerous riding are prohibited and can result in penalties or disqualification.
Participants must remain on the marked running course. Race bibs must be displayed clearly. Participants must follow marshal and volunteer instructions. Course cutting or unauthorized outside assistance may result in disqualification.
The event features an open-water lake swim at Kelageri Lake, followed by cycling on roads and running on a marked course. Dharwad Tri 98 consists of a 1.8 km swim, 80 km bike, and 16 km run.
The swim is an open-water lake swim. Participants should be comfortable swimming in open water. Swim caps must be worn as instructed. Swimmers must remain within the marked course and follow lifeguard instructions.
Overtaking must be done safely without obstructing others. Athletes needing assistance must signal immediately. No unauthorised flotation or swimming aids are permitted.
The Dharwad Triathlon will take place on 9 January.
The event will be held at Kelageri Lake, Dharwad, Karnataka.
No. The event features an open-water lake swim at Kelageri Lake.
There are three categories: Sprint, Olympic Distance and Dharwad Tri 98.
Dharwad Tri 98 consists of 1.8 km swimming, 80 km cycling and 16 km running.
There are 100 slots in each category.
Sprint: ₹3,999, Olympic: ₹5,999, Dharwad Tri 98: ₹8,999.
Yes. There will be a separate registration link for North Karnataka participants.
Local registration is intended for participants from North Karnataka, and a North Karnataka Aadhaar is mandatory for verification.
Yes. Participants outside the eligible local category should use the open registration link.
Participants should be comfortable and adequately trained for open-water swimming. The swim takes place in a natural lake environment, so athletes should not treat it like a pool swim.
The organisers may modify, delay or alter the swim/race arrangements if conditions are considered unsafe. Final decisions will be made by the race organisers based on safety.
Yes. A properly fitted and fastened cycling helmet is mandatory during the cycling leg.
This will be subject to organiser approval, availability and the event's category-change policy.
The refund and transfer policy has not been provided yet. This should be added once confirmed by the organiser.
Participants should attend the mandatory race briefing, where final instructions, course details and safety protocols will be communicated.