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ARENA Open Water Swim 2.5 km Mamzar 2027
A solid open-water test before the Mamzar triathlon Sunday.
Dubai (Mamzar Beach Park), United Arab Emirates Saturday 20 March 2027
Why you might love it
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Enough distance to feel like a proper OW race without a 5 km commitment.
Who this suits
Improving open-water swimmers and triathletes sharpening swim fitness.
Getting ready
Preparation
Longer ARENA open-water option at Mamzar Beach Park on 20 March 2027: a 2.5 km continuous swim in calm Dubai bay water with timing, medal and lifeguard cover. Same Premier Online entry as the multi-distance festival morning.
In your Race Year
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