Qatar’s sporting calendar features five endurance events from November 2026 to March 2027, offering different ways to test endurance across running, swimming, cycling and multisport challenges. From long-distance road races and international triathlons to demanding desert courses, the events cater to a range of abilities and experience levels. Taking place across Doha’s Corniche, Lusail City, Dukhan Beach, Sealine and Khor Al Adaid, and Old Doha Port, the events also offer opportunities to experience Qatar’s diverse landscapes through sport.
Qatar East to West Ultramarathon
Friday, November 27, 2026 | Doha Corniche to Dukhan Beach
Now in its ninth edition, the Qatar East to West Ultramarathon challenges participants to cover 90km across the country, from the Doha Corniche, near the Sheraton Hotel, to Dukhan Beach on the west coast. Organised by the Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) in collaboration with the Qatar Runners Team, the race is divided into six stages, with water and medical support stations along the route.
The 2026 edition introduces an expanded classification of 12 categories across individual and team events for men and women. Organisers expect between 2,000 and 2,500 participants, following an edition that welcomed runners representing 86 nationalities.
Registration: Via the QSFA app.
Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final
December 10–12, 2026 | Lusail City
Lusail City will host the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final for the second consecutive year, bringing the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) T100 Triathlon World Tour season to a close.
Organised by the PTO and Visit Qatar in partnership with the Qatar Triathlon Federation, the event will see leading professional athletes compete for the season’s titles across a 2km swim, an 80km bike course and an 18km run, with the women’s professional race on Friday, December 11 and the men’s on Saturday, December 12.
The programme also welcomes amateur athletes, with a series of races and activities taking place alongside the professional competition. The opening day features the 5km and 1km Kick Off Run, followed by the Sprint Triathlon on Friday, comprising a 750m swim, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run. Saturday’s programme includes the 100km Open Triathlon and the T100 Age-Group World Championship, where qualified amateur athletes will compete for world titles. The three-day event will also feature a dedicated event village with activities, entertainment and food for visitors and spectators.
Registration: https://t100triathlon.com/qatar/participate/
Doha Marathon by Ooredoo
Friday, January 15, 2027 | Hotel Park, Doha Corniche
The Doha Marathon by Ooredoo returns for its 15th edition, with 25,000 runners expected to take part. Starting and finishing at Hotel Park, the 2027 course will feature a redesigned 42km route passing some of Doha’s notable landmarks, including Souq Waqif and Doha Port.
The event offers several race categories, including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and a Family Run of approximately 1km. A new 42km relay will also allow teams of four to participate together. The 2027 edition introduces the Yellow Race, dedicated to people with visual impairments, further broadening opportunities for participation. The marathon will also hold World Athletics Gold Label status for the third consecutive year.
Registration: https://www.dohamarathonooredoo.com
Samla International Race
Saturday, January 23, 2027 | Sealine to Khor Al Adaid
First launched in 2017, the Samla International Race returns for its second international edition as part of a three-year strategic partnership between Visit Qatar and the Qatar Challenge Racing Club (Samla), running until 2029. Open to men and women from around the world, the non-stop 100km endurance challenge must be completed within 12 hours, testing participants across a combination of running, swimming, cycling and kayaking.
Competitors begin with a 3km swim, followed by a 21km run and a 22km off-road cycling stage. A 4km kayak section leads into a second 22km off-road cycling stage, before a final 28km run to the finish. The course takes participants through the varied terrain between Sealine and Khor Al Adaid.
The competition offers a total prize pool of US$600,000 across the men’s and women’s categories, with US$100,000 awarded to each category winner.
Registration: https://samla.com.qa/samla100/
More information: https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/events-calendar/samla
IRONMAN 70.3 Doha
March 18–20, 2027 | Old Doha Port
The endurance season concludes with the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Doha, marking the first IRONMAN-branded event to take place in Qatar. Set against the waterfront setting of Old Doha Port and Doha’s skyline, the race will combine open-water swimming, cycling and running across a total distance of 113km.
The main competition, taking place on Saturday, March 20, comprises a 1.9km swim in the waters of Old Doha Port, a 90km cycling course and a 21.1km run passing some of the capital’s recognised landmarks. The programme also includes the IRONKIDS race on Friday, March 19, bringing younger participants into the event weekend.
The event will offer qualifying slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, providing athletes with an opportunity to compete on the international stage.
Registration: The main race on Saturday, March 20 is sold out. Registration for IRONKIDS will open soon.
From long-distance running and triathlon to multisport desert challenges, Qatar’s endurance calendar showcases the country’s varied landscapes, sporting infrastructure and capacity to host international competitions.
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