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This year, 15,000 international attendees are expected to lace up their trainers and join the distance running races in the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo. First-timers and experienced runners will unite to test their fitness levels as the city prepares to cheer them on. Let's go!
Hotel Park, Doha
February 16, 2024 06:15 AM– 10:30 AM
Choose a running catergory and join the fun. There’s the full marathon, as well as a half marathon, 1km, 5km, junior 5km and a 1km event for kids under 13.
Note: All runners will receive a goodie bag with a bespoke race t-shirt, bib number and a timing chip. Race packs can be collected from designated locations (shared on the website and via email) between February 12 and 15, 2024.
If you’re unsure which will suit you best, there are tips and advice on the official website.
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Doha’s annual road-based marathon first left the starting line in 2013. The first edition of the race was listed as an Elite Label Road Race by World Athletics, and thus far, the 2023 marathon in Doha was the biggest ever.
Compete with yourself in the sports races in Doha, or just come along to soak up the electrifying atmosphere of race day.
If you’re looking for accommodation near the Doha Marathon, West Bay and Doha Corniche make great choices that offer dramatic views of a glittering urban skyline. The palm-fringed waterfront is a 7km crescent dotted with hotels, restaurants and parkland. Peaceful and pristine, the area has plenty of places to sit and gaze at the dhows (traditional boats of Qatar) on the water.
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