International edition of Samla Race, 100km non-stop endurance challenge, announced

Doha: Visit Qatar has collaborated with Samla Race to introduce the international edition of the Samla Race. Scheduled for January 24, 2026, the 10...

Doha: Visit Qatar has collaborated with Samla Race to introduce the international edition of the Samla Race. 

Scheduled for January 24, 2026, the 100km nonstop, point-to-point endurance challenge is set to be bigger, with talents from all over the world competing for the combined prize money of $300,000.

The gruelling multi-stage race combines four challenging disciplines: 3km swimming, 49km running, 44km mountain biking, and 4km kayaking, designed to test the participants’ stamina and skill. The race is open to both male and female competitors from around the globe. 

Katara Hospitality will serve as the official hospitality partner of Qatar’s most challenging endurance race, ensuring an outstanding experience that embodies the essence of local hospitality. 

As the primary sponsor of the international edition, Visit Qatar underscores its commitment to sports tourism and solidifies its reputation as a premier global destination for major international sporting events.