The biggest race on Qatar’s National Sports Day is almost here.  Anticipation and excitement are building for the start of the Dolphin Energy Doha Dash 2016, which is now just two weeks away.

 More than 3,000 people are expected to turn out at this year’s event which takes place on Tuesday 9th February 2016 at Losail International Circuit.

The website for the race www.dohadash.com will remain open for registration until end of day on 2nd February 2016.

The Dolphin Energy Doha Dash 2016 will open to the public at 7am.

The 10km, 5km and 3km races will start at 8am, 9.15am and 9.45am respectively, with a warm up period of 10 minutes preceding each race.

The 1km Mini Doha Dash will start at 10:45, followed by the 1km Ladies Walk at 11:00 am. Prize giving ceremonies for the 10km, 5km and 3km races will also be held on the day.

Not only that, Double Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes who is the event’s ambassador, Mariam Farid, the Qatari National title holder for the 400m hurdles and Ali Longmate, fitness expert and radio personality, will all be present at the event.

The Dolphin Energy Doha Dash 2016 will also feature a number of fun activities to keep spectators and young families entertained throughout the event, including the GO Sport Fitness Centre equipped with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, GO Sport basketball challenge and experts offering tips and training techniques.

 The race’s airline partner, Etihad Airways will be bringing their state-of-the-art Formula 1 simulators for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s the Dolphin Energy Doha Dash 2016 Race Day Schedule

Keen to learn more? Visit www.dohadash.com to find out more about the event.