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Doha Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Doha (Ad Dawhah, Qatar)

LocationDoha, Ad Dawhah, QatarShow on map(25.2854° N, 51.5310° E)
Date & StatusJanuary 15, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Doha Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Doha, Ad Dawhah, QA focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Label, World Athletics Gold Label. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Relay, Capitals & Major Cities.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Relay marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 15, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dohamarathonooredoo.com).

Official website
Doha Marathon in Doha (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastRelayCapitals & Major CitiesFast Record Course

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Relay marathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m11 m - 91 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m14 m - 54 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m17 m - 36 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m20 m - 29 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS25.2855° N, 51.5310° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 22.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Doha Marathon take place?

Doha Marathon takes place in Doha, Ad Dawhah, QA (start area at coordinates 25.2854° N, 51.531° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 15, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Doha Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Relay marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Doha Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Doha Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dohamarathonooredoo.com).