Visit Qatar, in partnership with Qatar Challenge Racing Club (Samla), has announced the return of the Samla International Race, set to take place on January 23, 2027.
The upcoming edition will once again
welcome male and female participants from the regional and around the world to
compete in one of Qatar’s most demanding endurance races.
Since its launch in 2017, the Samla Race
has grown into a flagship sporting event in Qatar, attracting elite athletes
and endurance enthusiasts alike.
In the previous edition, participants from
the GCC accounted around 10% of total competitors, reflecting the event’s
growing regional appeal and cross-border participation.
As the official partner of the
international edition, Visit Qatar continues to support initiatives that
strengthen the country’s position as a leading destination for sports tourism
and large-scale international events.
The Samla International Race is recognised
for pushing athletes to their physical and mental limits.
Spanning a total distance of 100
kilometres, the race is completed within a 12-hour cut-off time and features
four endurance disciplines: swimming, running, cycling, and kayaking.
Each stage is designed to test stamina,
resilience, and versatility across varied terrain and conditions. -TradeArabia News Service