Aspire Zone Foundation is privileged to announce the 1ST IAU 50 KM World Championships on December 4th, 2015.
As part of our commitment to health and well-being of our community, Qatar Living is proud to be the official Community Partner for this event.
Don't miss out on the 'Family Fun Zone' for exciting games and activities from 6pm to midnight between the Torch and Khalifa stadium and watch the International Ultrarunners competing for the IAU 50Km World Championships in Aspire.
A number of activities and competitions for children and families is waiting for you:
- Gladiator Jousting
- Sumo
- Air Hokey
- Inflatables
- Face Painting
- Henna
- Balloons modeler
- Kids area (coloring, Play-dough, with fully equipment)
- Mascots
- Music Shows
***Location: Internal road between Khalifa stadium and THE TORCH Hotel**
**Time: 6.00 pm-Midnight**
The world championship is an officially sanctioned event of the International Association of Ultra runners and AZF has been awarded the hosting rights for the next three years.
The race will host the best 100 international ultra-runners who will compete for this year's inaugural World Championship title alongside with more than 200 participants competing for the Aspire International 6:50 Race.
The International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) is operating under the patronage of the IAAF and is dedicated to develop ultradistance running internationally within the IAAF Rules & Regulations.
The major IAU competitions are:
• 100 km World Championships under the patronage of the IAAF
• 100 km Area Championships
• 24H World Championships
• 24H Area Championships
• Trail World Championships
• 50 km World Championships
1st IAU 50Km World Championship Test RunThe athletes getting ready for the 1st IAU 50Km World Championship and 50km Community Race with a night run in Aspire Zone and around THE TORCH - DOHA. In this great weather, running was refreshing and everyone was happy and excited to be here.
Posted by Aspire Zone Foundation on Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Community Race - Aspire International 6:50 Race
Once again, Aspire Zone Foundation will host the 3rd edition of Aspire International 6:50 Race during the IAU international weekend.
The Aspire International 6:50 is a 50km Individual Run Race with Team Relay (5 persons) designed in Multi Lap format.
Each lap is 5km long and the challenge is to run 10 laps within 6 hours.
Aspire International 6:50 Race will give the opportunity to local running enthusiasts to run alongside with IAU professionals.
The event will be conducted in the athlete village where participants can warm up, cool down, meet up with the organizers, media and other participants.
You can go cheer for the athletes at Aspire tomorrow starting 6pm.
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