World Triathlon

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

PRE-EVENT COVID 19 SCREENING - ALL participants - athletes and coaches who are coming to this event and entered through the triathlon.org Entries system must refer to https://www.triathlon.org/pre_event_covid_19_screening_guide and follow the necessary instruction to access your account and submit the required documentation.

** No Quarantine required on entry to Zimbabwe for this event.  Refer also to the CONCEPT PAPER under Documents

**  VISAS AND TRAVEL

it is IMPERATIVE to check if you require a VISA for Entry into Zimbabwe. PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO CONFIRM REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR VISA https://www.evisa.gov.zw/regime

Visas can be obtained online prior to departure from your home country - CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR COUNTRY IS LISTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION LIST.
Visas can also be obtained on arrival at RGM International Airport - CHECK TO SEE IF THIS APPLIES TO YOUR COUNTRY
If you cannot get your visa application online and are have to get one BEFORE departing from your home country please contact LOC well in advance to get the necessary Letters of Invitation and Support.  ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT LOC ADMINISTRATOR FOR ASSISTANCE **  TRAVEL -

Early arrivals in Harare on Wednesday 30 March can be planned - overnight stay at MONOMATAPA HOTEL in Harare will be necessary (for athletes account)  Rates : USD 75 per night Bed and Breakfast Single Occupancy / USD 90 per night Bed and Breakfast Double (2 people sharing)  - Airport Shuttle Service available USD 15 per trip.  Please advise LOC of your requirements so that bookings can be made.
 
** There rates will also apply for overnight stay in Harare on Sunday 3rd April for departures on Monday 4th April

SWIM -

Water Temperature - expect 20 degrees
Laps - Sprint - 1 x 750m lap
Start Mechanism - Deep water
Conditions - Lake - clean, disease and animal free

BIKE -

Laps - Sprint - 3 x 6.6km laps - hilly and technical.  No requirement for gear/cassette changes.  16% gradient.  Road closures.

RUN -

Laps - Sprint - 2 x 2.5km laps - hilly, 19% gradient, 90% pavement, 10% grass

COVID 19 PROTOCOLS - please refer to the Concept Paper Document for more information -
A PCR Test should be carried out 48 hours prior to travel - check with your airline for specific requirements
Pre-Event screening must by submitted via the WT system by each individual
PPE/Medical Certificate must be submitted by each individual
A PCR Test or antigen test must be done by every athlete on site at the race venue Friday 1 April (check schedule)
Daily screening will be carried out for every participant, coach and official
COMPULSORY - Every athlete/coach/official will have to have a PCR test before travelling back to their home countries (check Athlete Guide for schedule).  This will be done at the host hotel on Sunday 3rd April - Budget cost USD 60 per person