Doha: Aspire Logistics announced yesterday that the International 6:50, Qatar’s first ever ultra-marathon, will be open to teams.
The new category will allow groups of five members to compete in a relay format over the 50km target, with each team member running 10km.
The new category has been designed as an introductory course for novice ultra-marathon runners. It is hoped that members of the community looking to challenge themselves will form a team and also participate.
The AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) measured route will feature a five kilometer track around Aspire Zone and each team member will be required to complete two circuits of the route.
The International 6:50 is set to take place on Thursday, March 6. The race will start at 6pm and, with a deadline of 12am, runners will have just six hours to complete the course.
Phillip Templar, Director of Venues and Events from Aspire Logistics said: “Aspire Logistics is very excited about hosting the International 6:50 here in Doha as it is the first time an ultra-marathon has been held in Qatar. The team category gives people the chance to be introduced to long distance running and also encourages a social element with the enjoyment of being able to compete with friends and family as a team.”
Registration for the event is open to men and woman aged 18 and over. To sign up, or to find out more information about the race, please visit: www.aspirezone.qa/events.
Aspire Logistics constantly seeks new and innovative ways to shape a healthy, sports-loving society, and the International 6:50 Race is its latest offering.
Past events include Qatar’s Strongest Man and Doha Jam, Qatar’s premier street basketball tournament.
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