Zekreet:The Qatar Police Sports Federation and the Qatar Sports for All Federation, under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, have jointly announced the details of the Elite Race set to take place on October 22 in Zekreet.
According to Qatar News Agency, Major Mohammed Saleh Al Haul, the Assistant General Supervisor of the race, stated at a press conference that preparations and organizing committees are ready for the event. The race aims to promote community sports, discipline, and perseverance while encouraging healthy, active lifestyles. Participants are urged to follow organizers' instructions and rely on official sources for race schedules, gathering points, and routes to ensure safety.
Participants will gather at 430 am, with registration checks starting at 5 am. The race, beginning at 530 am, will both start and finish at the Race Village. Abdullah Al Dosari, Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, highlighted the event's role in promoting physical activity and improving the quality of life, emphasizing the importance of media in raising awareness.
Captain Sultan Mutlaq Al Dosari from the Qatar Police Sports Federation emphasized that safety is a shared responsibility. He urged participants to adhere to designated routes and schedules and to report any emergencies or injuries immediately.
The head of the race's technical committee, First Lieutenant Khalid Mohammed Al Amri, explained that the race consists of five stages, open to security and military personnel, as well as civilians. The stages include a 1,500-metre swim, a 10-kilometre run, a 40-kilometre off-road cycling stage, five shooting rounds, and a final 10-kilometre run. Participation requires meeting health and fitness criteria and completing official registration.
Results will be based on each competitor's total time, with penalties, including disqualification, for any rule violations.