Doha, Doha Municipality, Qatar
The Doha Marathon by Ooredoo draws approximately 2,500 finishers each January on an urban road in Doha, Qatar. Winter timing is essential here because it turns Gulf heat into manageable marathon weather. The route passes the Corniche, skyline districts, and long smooth boulevards beside Doha Bay. The course is very flat throughout.
Doha Marathon by Ooredoo is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Doha Marathon by Ooredoo is scheduled for Sunday, 3 January 2027 with a 6:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 50 m of climbing on a very flat layout.
Starts and finishes on Doha's waterfront race roads. The route passes the Corniche, skyline districts, and long smooth boulevards beside Doha Bay. Fast, level miles favor aggressive pacing when the air is calm, and spectators line the Corniche under the West Bay towers.
The Doha Marathon by Ooredoo course is very flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 50 metres of climbing and 50 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
The Doha Marathon by Ooredoo accepts open registration at dohamarathonooredoo.com for the January race with no ballot or qualifying time. Sign-up typically opens several months beforehand through the official Ooredoo event portal. International runners use the same online system.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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