The North Challenge 2023

Against The Clock Race!

The North Challenge 

February 17, 2023

 

The first race against the clock in Qatar.

The North Challenge is a 2 hour running race against the clock.
Athletes run for 2h on a 2.6km loop with the goal of covering as much distance as possible.
Athletes can do the race either individually or within a team of 2 or 3 runners.

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Race Location

Heenat Salma is an Eco-Farm and Camp, located in Shahaniya, north-west of Doha.

Approximate driving time from Doha is 35  to 40 minutes.

Race Course

You will be racing on a breathtaking 2.6km loop that takes you through the beautiful Heenat Salma farm.

Kids course is 800m.
Kids 1 (7-9) will be doing 2 laps.
Kids 2 (10-13) and Juniors (14-15) will be doing 3 laps.  


Terrain varies between dirt and paved roads.

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Athletes Information

The North Challenge 2023

Date: Friday Feb 17, 2023
Event Schedule:

Time: Event:
06:00 AM Registration Opens
07:00 AM Race start (Main event)
09:00 AM Race ends (Main event)
09:15 AM Kids 2 (10 - 13 years old) and Juniors (14 - 15 years old) start
09:35 AM Kids 1 (7 - 9 years old) start 
10:00 AM Prize ceremony
10:30 AM Event ends

 

Race Categories:

Individuals
Relay Teams
Kids

2021 Race Statistics

250
Total Athletes
155
Male Athletes
95
Female Athletes
123
Individuals
46
Team Relays
39
Nations

Family Activities

While the Race is Happening (7:30 am - 9:00 am)

Guests can purchase exclusive vouchers directly from the Heenat Salma Farm (websibe link below). The workshops are offered for the guests throughout the race duration.

Activities include:

  • Workshops for adults (12+): Aromatherapy, botanical art and palm weaving and an organic box of vegetable to take home.
  • Workshops for kids (3+): Aromatherapy, botanical art and palm weaving for kids
  • Snacks: Organic picnic box

Farm Guidelines 

- Entry to the farm is limited to the race participants and their registered guests (race participant + 1 visitor).
- For any additional guest accompanying the runner, please register him/her on Heenat Salma Farm website (link below).
- Please pre-order the organic picnic box, food from outside is not allowed inside the farm (link below).


Our Partners

Heenat salma
TriClub Doha
Ayk Mall
Aban

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