Here's when the Ironman Triathlon will be held in Oman

Muscat: Oman will host the Ironman 70.3 triathlon early next year, with a precursor event being held on November 18 this year, it was announced in the Sultanate's capital on Monday.
Wanda Sports Holdings Company together with Triathlon Middle East, announced the launch of Ironman 70.3 Oman at a press conference, supported by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). The iconic triathlon competition will be held in the capital city of Muscat, with the 5i50 triathlon being held on November 18. The 1.5 km swim, 40 km cylcing and 10k run is perfect preparation for athletes and beginners in the lead up to the main event, Ironman 70.3, that will be held on March 9, 2019.
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"It is with great pride that we announce the launch of Ironman 70.3 triathlon race in Oman," said Sayyid Adil bin Mirdas Al Busaidi, Advisor on Tourism Affairs, Ministry of Tourism. "It is our mission to make the Sultanate an obvious choice for international sports, as we believe the country has a lot to offer with enthralling beauty. Perfect weather awaits athletes as the warm desert heat is at bay during the cool season, leaving idyllic racing conditions that will entice both new and experienced triathletes. The country is well suited for holding events such as running, cycling, and swimming competitions," he added.
The athletes will pass through the port city as they complete a 1.9 km swim, 90.1 km bike ride and 21.1km run during the inaugural Ironman 70.3. The Arabian seas provide for a non-wetsuit swim, which will be held beside the suburb of Al Shatti in downtown Muscat.
Al Shatti is also the location of bike transition, from which athletes will take on a bike route that likens a travel tour, passing all major monuments of Muscat including the Royal Opera House, Muttrah Gate and Corniche, the Al Bustan Palace and the Wadi Al Kabir Road. Speed demons are in for a treat with a cruise down the flat 18 November Street.
The single transition in Al Shatti provides convenience for athletes and a hot spot for spectators who will line the four-lap run course encircling the Royal Opera House and Intercontinental Hotel complex.
"We are more than honoured to host athletes from around the world to our beloved nation," said Race Director and Chief Executive Officer of Triathlon Middle East, Mohamed Al Obaidani. "Triathlon is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic sports in the world, therefore, we want to bring the culture of triathlons and healthy lifestyle to Oman, aiming to make our nation prominent in this area," he added.
A supreme test of physical and mental toughness, these races require both courage and determination, in addition to physical preparation. Ironman 70.3 Oman will also offer 30 qualifying slots for the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France.
General registration opened at 2pm local time on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at www.ironman.com/oman70.3. Athlete inquiries may be directed to [email protected].