Doha: Qatar is set to attract thousands of
local and international athletes as it prepares to host five major endurance
sporting events between November 2026 and March 2027, strengthening its
position as a destination for international sports tourism. According to Visit
Qatar, the calendar will feature ultramarathons, triathlons, long-distance
running and multisport challenges across Doha Corniche, Lusail City, Dukhan
Beach, Sealine, Khor Al Adaid and Old Doha Port.
The action begins on November 27 with the ninth
Qatar East to West Ultramarathon, a 90km route from Doha Corniche to Dukhan
Beach organised by the Qatar Sports for All Federation with Qatar Runners Team.
Organisers expect between 2,000 and 2,500 participants across 12 categories,
following a previous edition that attracted runners from 86 nationalities.
Lusail City will host the Qatar T100
Triathlon World Championship Final from December 10 to 12 for the second
consecutive year, organised by the Professional Triathletes Organisation and
Visit Qatar with the Qatar Triathlon Federation. The professional competition
comprises a 2km swim, 80km cycling course and 18km run, with the women's race
on December 11 and the men's event on December 12, alongside amateur races.
The calendar continues on January 15, 2027 with the 15th Doha Marathon by Ooredoo, expected to attract 25,000 runners, featuring a redesigned 42km course passing landmarks including Souq Waqif and Doha Port, plus a new Yellow Race for visually impaired participants. On January 23, the Samla International Race returns for its second international edition, featuring a 100km multisport challenge between Sealine and Khor Al Adaid to be completed within 12 hours.
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