HR 26 Triathlon 8th Edition 2026

HR 26 Triathlon 8th Edition 2026

HR 26 is back with its 8th Edition, featuring Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon, and Swimmathon events. Gurgaon's very own multi-sport event offers categories suitable for all, from novice to expert, with safe and secure conditions for swimming, cycling, and running.

If cycling isn't your preference, you can choose the Aquathlon (Swim and Run). If swimming isn't your thing, enjoy the Duathlon (Bike and Run). For those who only want to swim, the Swimmathon is available.

Transition time will be included in the overall time taken by an athlete.

Non-adherence to any of the rules will straight away lead to disqualification, and competitors must leave the race immediately as advised by marshals – no questions asked!

Venue & Date

• Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
• Time: 5:00 AM
• Venue: Champions Aquatic Academy, Sector 75, Gurgaon. An Olympic-size 50m pool with best swim facilities.

Race Categories

• HR 26 Triathlon

  • Olympic: 1.5 km Swim + 40 km Bike + 10 km Run
    • Cut Off Time: 1.5 hrs Swim. 5 hrs overall.
  • Sprint: 750 mtrs Swim + 20 km Bike + 5 km Run
    • Cut Off Time: 45 min Swim. 3.5 hrs overall.
  • Super: 200 mtrs Swim + 40 km Bike + 10 km Run
    • Cut Off Time: 4.5 hrs overall.

• HR 26 Duathlon

  • Olympic: 5 km Run + 40 km Bike + 10 km Run
    • Cut Off Time: 5 hrs overall.
  • Sprint: 2.5 km Run + 20 km Bike + 5 km Run
    • Cut Off Time: 3 hrs overall.

• HR 26 Aquathlon

  • Olympic: 1500 mtrs Swim + 10 km Run
    • Cut Off Time: 1.5 hrs swim, 3 hrs overall.
  • Sprint: 750 mtrs Swim + 5 km Run
    • Cut Off Time: 45 mins swim, 2 hrs overall.

• HR 26 Swimmathon (Registrations will be opened soon.)

  • Iron Swim: 4 km
    • Cut Off Time: 3.5 hrs.
  • Half Iron Swim: 2 km
    • Cut Off Time: 2 hrs.

Prerequisites

• All participants must be 15 years of age or above.
• All participants are required to attain a Fitness Certificate (form will be sent upon registration) signed by a Medical Practitioner. Scan and send it to hr26events@gmail.com between September 1-4, 2026, or your application stands cancelled.
• Medical certificate submission is mandatory to enter the event.

Prizes

Trophies only for overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd position winners in male and female categories. Age category-wise rankings will be shared on the timing website only for self-assessment.

Important Disclaimers

• Pandemic/Covid-19 Related (applicable to Triathlon, Aquathlon, and Swimmathon categories): If swimming pools are not permitted to be operational due to pandemic/Covid-19, a participant can either:
  • Change his/her race category to Duathlon (fees will be adjusted to the corresponding category chosen of Duathlon).
  • Ask for a partial refund (Rs. 1000/- deducted for merchandise cost). This partial refund rule applies only to Triathlon categories and only if swimming pools are not permitted to be operational by government authorities.
• Risk, Liability, and Indemnity:
  • By entering the event, participants waive and discharge from any and all liability for death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, and all other foreseeable risks, claims, or actions of any kind, including negligence, which may arise at any time as a result of their participation in the event.
  • Participants understand they should not compete unless they have trained appropriately, gained necessary skills, and their physical fitness has been verified by a medical practitioner to a standard capable of sustaining the expected physical and mental stress.
  • Participants consent to receiving any medical treatment, including ambulance transportation, that the event organizers think desirable during or after the event, and agree to bear the costs or expenses incurred.
  • Participants accept that safety precautions undertaken by organizers (such as course supervision, race safety briefings, and bicycle/helmet safety checks) are a service but not a guarantee of safety.
  • Participants are responsible for their personal insurance.
  • The venue of the event can be changed due to any unavoidable circumstances as found suitable by the organizers.
  • Participants are fully responsible for the security of their personal belongings at the event, including bikes and other valuable items within the race transition area. The event organizers will not be responsible or liable for the repair or replacement of any personal possessions whether lost, stolen, or damaged.
• Event Cancellation:
  • If the event is disturbed due to storm, rain, inclement weather, winds, safety concerns, terrorism, war, or other 'act of God' on the day of the event, the participation fee shall be non-refundable.
  • If the event is rescheduled to a new date for any reason mentioned by the event organizers, all entries received prior to the rescheduling will automatically be transferred to the new date.
  • If a minimum number of participants do not enter a specific event or race category, event organizers have the right to cancel the event and provide a refund to participants, excluding any taxes, processing, or government fees.
• Refund Policy: HR 26 Triathlon has a no refund & no transfer policy.
• Organizers reserve the right to change these terms & conditions.

General Rules & Instructions

• Transition Time: Transition time is included in the overall triathlon time. T1 is included in swim time, and T2 is included in total cycle time.
• Disqualification: Non-adherence to any of the rules will straight away lead to disqualification, and participants will have to leave the race immediately as advised by the marshals – no questions asked!
• Bike & Gear: Participants understand that the bike (cycle) to be used for the race and all required gear, including a helmet, will be self-arranged, and they will be fully responsible for bringing it to the venue on race day.

Swimming Instructions (Follow Strictly)

• Swim Bib to be worn around the ankle/wrist, NOT to be removed until asked by the timing team.
• Shower before getting into the pool.
• Tri suits, swimsuits, cycling shorts, Tri athlete tops are all welcome! You may swim bare top.
• Swim cap + goggles to be worn by all – it’s mandatory!
• Each lane will have 4-6 people; swim in your lane and ensure you don’t bang into others.
• Maintain the same stroke (freestyle or breaststroke) for the entire length of the pool. You may switch strokes “only” once you have reached the end and tapped “the wall” to indicate you are done with that length! This is important for you to understand, else you will be disqualified! No questions asked..!
• Marshals are stationed to count the total number of laps you are doing. If you do not “Tap the wall”, that length will not be counted towards your distance in the pool, and you will have to do that length again.
• Starting from one end of the pool, tapping on the other end, and returning back to the start point will be counted as one loop.
• For people who feel the need to catch a breath during a length, or stand in their lane if they feel exhausted, please stick closest to the end point and not the divider (divider cannot stand your weight), so as not to come in the way of the swimmers in your lane…don’t hog space in the pool!
• If you cannot hoist yourselves out of the pool yourself or with a helping hand from our designated marshals, then use the ladder on either side of the pool but do not interrupt any other swimmer.
• You will be entering the pool in your designated lane from your right side and will stick to the right side of the lane only. When you reach the end of the length, you will tap on the top and take a U-turn to be again on your right side of the lane. The turn will be anti-clockwise always to avoid collisions; it is important we all follow this basic rule to avoid banging into each other.
• Respect your swimming partner’s space – they are sharing your lane!
• Marshals hold the authority of the final count of laps. In case you have doubts, raise your concern with the Swim Director/Race Director. Any misbehavior or shouting at a marshal will lead to disqualification without question.
• No flipping, no spitting, no urinating in the pool.

Guidelines for Swimming

• You must carry: towels, socks, shoes, cycling helmet, sunglasses, small snack (dry fruit, banana, energy gel).
• Women who do not have a triathlete suit for the event may wear their sports bras under their swimsuits to make transition times flawless.
• Remember to have fun and train hard!

Cycling Instructions

• All participants must bring their own cycles, helmet, or anything they require for cycling. Event organizers would not provide any cycles.
• The cycling route will NOT have any official closures, so you will be riding in open traffic and need to be watchful.
• There would be volunteers at intersections and merging roads.
• All competitors will be required to wear STANDARDS APPROVED HELMET throughout the bike course.
• Helmet straps must be fastened at all times when the bicycle is in motion (i.e., being ridden or walked). In the event of a breakdown on the cycle course, the helmet must remain on and securely fastened.
• All cyclists are expected to repair/mend any malfunction to their bicycle/tyre. No external help will be extended or allowed under any circumstance.
• A space of four bike lengths must be left between all riders at all times. While overtaking, ensure you are on the right side and maintain a safe distance from the fellow racer. Use hand signals when you want to stop or if you see any obstructions on the road to caution the cyclist behind you.
• Competitors are individually responsible for following traffic laws under the Motor Vehicles Act or any other law applicable to cyclists and pedestrians, and they are solely responsible for the consequences of any infringements.
• Competitors must obey the instructions of course marshals and volunteers at all times.
• No participant is supposed to point out or question fellow participants for any non-adherence. Our route marshals will monitor and ensure that all rules of the race are followed. It will be the Race Director's call to take any action against non-adherence.
• There will be either markings or marshals at all major turns; please follow their instructions. In case you miss a turn or get confused, reach out to the nearest support station or marshal and get back on track ASAP.
• Total race time will not be adjusted if you lose track of the official route due to any reason.

Running Instructions

• No form of locomotion other than running or walking is allowed – no exceptions!
• No individual support vehicles or escort runners or pacers are allowed.
• Runners are expected to follow the directions of all course marshals, volunteers, and race officials.
• There will be either markings or marshals at all major turns; please follow their instructions. In case you miss a turn or get confused, reach out to the nearest support station or marshal and get back on track ASAP.
• Total race time will not be adjusted if you lose track of the official route due to any reason.

Additional Triathlon/Duathlon Instructions

• Swim Bib to be worn around the wrist until you cross the swimming timing mat after your swim finish.
• Cycling bib to be fastened in front of the bike, clearly visible from the front.
• Running bib mandatory to be worn while you run.

Transition Guidelines

• There are 2 sections: Swimming Area (Swimming pool/changing area) and Bike Holding Area (where cycles would be stationed).
• Transition from Swim to Cycling/Running:
  • Transition area is changing rooms next to the swimming pool and are different for men and women.
  • You can keep your change of clothes which you will be wearing after swim outside the washroom in the swimming pool area.
  • Helmets/Cycling shoes/Running Shoes/Goggles/Water sippers etc. can be kept near your cycle.
• Transition from Cycling to Running:
  • Those who wish to use a covered area to change clothes after cycling may use the washrooms near the swim section.
  • Running shoes/Goggles, anything else you might need during running, should be kept in the bike holding area.
• Washrooms are in the swimming pool area.
• Once the race starts, only participants are allowed to enter the bike compound and swim area during transition.
• Make a mental note of your placement in the bike compound so you can easily find your correct position. No flags, signs, or tape can be used to identify a competitor’s bike rack, as it provides an unfair advantage over other competitors.
• Each participant is ultimately responsible for his or her own gear.
• Helmets must be fastened prior to un-racking your bike and must remain fastened until the bike has been racked following the cycle leg. Any breach of this rule may incur a time penalty.
• Do not disturb, move, sabotage, or meddle with any other competitor’s equipment, accessories, or bicycle.

Advice of Penalties

Race Director reserves the right to disqualify any participant or stop them from continuing the race on grounds of misbehavior.

Penalty Box Infractions:

• Drafting: +30 Mins
• Blocking: +30 Mins
• Illegal passing: +15 Mins
• Unfastened helmet: +15 Mins
• Pulling back in the swim: +10 Mins
• Early start or turn on the swim: +20 Mins

Privacy Policy and Personal Information

• Participants consent to event organizers adding their email address & phone numbers to the database and agree to receive event notifications, newsletters, and reminder emails.
• Participants further waive any claim for compensation of any kind if the event organizers use their photographs in any publication, media, or for event promotion.
• Participants acknowledge and consent to the event organizers providing their personal details (limited to race number, full name, and email address) to the official event photographer.
• Participants consent to event organizers that if they are filmed, recorded on any media of whatever nature, their name, appearance, and photographs can be used for the purpose of promoting the event and for the commercial rights related to the event by organizers.