Doha Corniche hosts Qatar ultra marathon on 27 November

Doha Corniche and the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon come together in Doha on 27 November 2026, when the ninth edition of the race starts beside the waterfront before crossing Qatar to Dukhan Beach. The event gives the promenade a defined role as the eastern starting point of a long-distance sporting route.

Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon starts at the waterfront

The race is organised by the Qatar Sports for All Federation in collaboration with Qatar Runners. Qatar News Agency reports that the 2026 edition is scheduled for Friday, 27 November, with Doha Corniche as the start and Dukhan Beach as the finish.

The route covers 90km across the country and is divided into six stages. Water stations and medical support are planned along the course, while the 2026 structure includes 12 categories for individual and team competitions for men and women. QNA reports the race details.

Doha Corniche links the race to Doha Bay

The starting point is a seven kilometre waterfront promenade curving around Doha Bay. Visit Qatar describes the setting as a crescent-shaped walkway with views across the bay towards the city skyline.

That geography connects the event's opening scene with its name. The race begins beside an urban waterfront and then moves through a 90km east-to-west course towards Dukhan Beach, making the promenade the first part of a route that extends well beyond central Doha. Visit Qatar describes the Corniche as a place for walking, cycling and boat trips.

The promenade is also associated with occasions including Qatar National Day and National Sports Day. Its connection with organised outdoor activity therefore extends beyond ordinary leisure use, while the ultra marathon gives that relationship a specific date and route.

The 2026 race puts a fixed date on the promenade

The event is not a race confined to a stadium or a single park. Its start at the Corniche and finish at Dukhan Beach make the landscape part of the course, while the six-stage format divides the journey across Qatar.

For visitors in Doha, the useful distinction is between the race start and the full route. The Corniche is the named starting venue, but Dukhan Beach is the finish, so the event reaches beyond the central waterfront. The published information identifies water stations and medical support along the course, but does not set out a general spectator programme.

Visiting Doha Corniche: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon starts at Doha Corniche on 27 November 2026 and finishes at Dukhan Beach after a 90km route.
• The event affects the promenade as the race start, while the published route continues through six stages towards the west coast.
• Visit Qatar lists Westbay QIC, Corniche and Al Bidda as the nearest metro stations for the waterfront.
• The promenade is a seven kilometre crescent around Doha Bay, with walking and cycling areas beside the water.
• Doha is in Qatar, where Arabic is the official language and the national currency is the Qatari riyal.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Doha Corniche

When does the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon take place at Doha Corniche?

The race starts at Doha Corniche on 27 November 2026 and finishes at Dukhan Beach.

Where is Doha Corniche and how do you get there?

The promenade runs around Doha Bay in Doha. Visit Qatar lists Westbay QIC, Corniche and Al Bidda as nearby metro stations.

What is Doha Corniche?

It is a seven kilometre crescent-shaped waterfront promenade overlooking Doha Bay, with walking and cycling areas beside the water.