Hanoi:The second edition of the Samla International Race has been announced by Visit Qatar in collaboration with the Qatar Challenge Racing Club (Samla). The event is scheduled for January 23, 2027, and will take place between Sealine and Khor Al Adaid. Registration is now open to male and female participants globally.
According to Qatar News Agency, this race is part of a strategic partnership between Visit Qatar and the Qatar Challenge Racing Club, spanning three years from 2027 to 2029. The event is designed to be one of Qatar's toughest endurance races, featuring challenges in swimming, off-road cycling, running, and kayaking.
The competition will commence with a 3-kilometre swim, followed by a 21-kilometre run. Participants will then engage in a 22-kilometre off-road cycling stage, a 4-kilometre kayaking challenge, another 22-kilometre cycling stage, and finally, a 28-kilometre run. The total race distance covers 100 kilometers.
Ahmad Al Binali, Director of Festivals and Events at Visit Qatar, expressed delight in the partnership, emphasizing its role in enhancing the international profile of the race and supporting Qatar's status as a global sports tourism destination.
Azzam Abdulaziz Al Mannai, President of Qatar Challenge Racing Club, highlighted the strategic partnership as a crucial step towards developing the race into a platform that combines endurance, adventure, and tourism. This initiative aims to showcase Qatar's landscapes and tourism offerings to a global audience.
The race will offer cash prizes with a total pool of USD 600,000. The winner will receive USD 100,000, while the second and third places will receive USD 60,000 and USD 40,000, respectively. Prizes for fourth to tenth places range from USD 20,000 to USD 8,000. These incentives aim to reward excellence in this challenging event.
The Samla International Race aims to enrich Qatar's sporting events calendar and bolster its reputation as a hub for sporting excellence.