Get ready for the Doha Marathon on 11 March
For all runners, this is your chance to participate at one of the most popular sporting events of the year. Ooredoo has opened registration for the Doha Marathon. People of all…
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Father dies during East-to-West Ultra Marathon Run in Qatar
The marathon is the longest and only ultra-running race in the country. A father has died while running the Qatar East to West marathon on Friday after allegedly having a…
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Qatari athlete becomes first Gulf Arab to finish world’s six biggest marathonsÂ
Qatar’s Rashid Al Hajri crossed the finish line at the 125th Boston Marathon to become the first Gulf Arab to finish the six biggest marathons in the world. Qatar Olympic…
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Mubarak Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi runs Qatar
Mubarak Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi arrived at the finish line on the Corniche, 155 hours 30 minutes and 1 second after having set off to set a Fastest Known Time (FKT)…
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Qatar marathon organizers apologize after runners lament event setup
Many runners posted on the marathon's official Facebook page, complaining of chaotic management, poor distribution of race packs and refreshments and a late start, which meant the race did not begin until 2pm, in the heat of the day.
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Friday morning traffic closures expected as thousands run Qatar marathon
Katara will be the start and finish line for the full marathon, half-marathon and a number of shorter races that will take the runners down to the Museum of Islamic Art and back.
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