Doha to Stage Ultrarunners 50km World Trophy Final

Doha, August 20 (QNA) - The International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) 50km World Trophy Final will be held here Ocotber 31, Aspire said Wednesday. The Final coincides with the Aspire International 6:50 Race. People in Qatar will have the unique opportunity to compete with the world's top 50km runners, Aspire said. Local participants will attempt to run approximately seven times the length of the Doha Corniche in under six hours. Set to be one of the most challenging running events ever to be hosted in Qatar, the race will consist of 10 laps of a specially designed 5km track at the Aspire Zone Precinct. The race also features a relay option for those who wish to compete in a team of five. Adding to the prestige of the event, the 6:50 race will also double up as the final of a major worldwide 50km running tournament. This event follows an agreement between the Aspire Zone and the IAU earlier this year. Aspire Zone Foundation Acting Events and Venues Manager Abdulla Al Khater, said, "We believe that hosting such an event demonstrates our commitment towards providing sporting opportunities for all. With registration for the 6:50 race now open, we now look forward to welcoming the very fittest local athletes prepared for this ultimate challenge". The 6:50 Race will become only the second ultra-marathon to be hosted in Qatar. The event follows the first edition of the Aspire 6:50 race earlier this year that saw almost 100 local amateur runners complete the distance. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of five categories in the 6:50 race including best individual runner, best individual runner 40+, best individual runner 50+, best relay team and GCC Champion. (QNA)