Doha Marathon by Ooredoo to Welcome 25,000 Runners for 2027 Edition

Doha, September 29, 2026 : The 15th edition of the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo is expected to attract about 25,000 runners when it takes place on January 15, 2027, organizers said Tuesday.

Largest Edition in the Event's History

The event is expected to be the largest edition of the marathon to date.

New Route to Pass Doha's Landmarks

The 2027 race will feature a new 42-kilometre full-marathon route starting at Sheraton Hotel Park and running along Doha's Corniche before passing several of the city's landmarks, including Souq Waqif and Doha Port. Organizers said the new route will be completed without repeated sections or laps.

Relay Race Introduced for First Time

For the first time, the event will also include a 42-kilometre relay race, with teams of three or four runners each covering a designated section of the course.

Five Race Categories, Plus Family Run

The 15th edition will feature the full marathon, relay race, 21-kilometre half marathon, 10km and 5km races, as well as a family run.

New Prize Categories for Arab Runners

Prizes will include the Al Adaam category for Qatari runners, alongside new awards for Arab runners.

World Athletics Gold Label Status Maintained

The Doha Marathon by Ooredoo has held a World Athletics Gold Label for three consecutive years, with organizers continuing efforts to secure Platinum Label status.

2026 Edition Set Participation, Course Records

The 2026 edition attracted more than 20,000 runners representing 160 nationalities, including 2,200 participants from outside Qatar. Olympic champion Tamirat Tola set a new course record in the 2026 marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 5 minutes and 40 seconds.

Source: QNA