Rules and regulations

COVID-19 Prevention guidelines:

All athletes MUST be wearing their masks during the non-competition events including start line area, aid stations and finish line area
Spectators MUST be wearing their masks all the time with no exceptions
Athletes and spectators MUST maintain a physical distance of at least 2m or more
Athletes’ EHTRAZ and body temperature will be checked before entering the start line area

Race plan:

Thursday the 10^th of December:

Race Pack collection from Sheraton park (start line area) between 5 and 8pm. Please find the location pin for kit collection here
Your kit includes your BIB number with timing chip and bag drop tag attached to it, safety pins, and your t-shirt
One team member can collect the race packs for the whole team

Race day. Friday December 11:

Registration desk, race pack collection, bag drop-off and body marking start at 3:30am
There will be a designated zone for the participants where spectators will not be allowed
To enter the Participants zone:
- Your body temperature will be checked
- You will have to show your GREEN EHTRAZ app and your BIB number
- You must be wearing a mask
TEAMS … only the team member who is doing the first segment will be allowed into the start line zone
Spectators are required to be wearing a mask the entire time
Unless they are running, runners are required to be wearing masks ALL the time
Avoid shaking hands and hugging
Race starts at 5 am

Race start:

Race starts at 5am
Start line will be divided into 5 columns that allow athletes to maintain social distances
Only one team member will be allowed to start the race. Other team members who wish to join the first runner can do that after crossing the start line
Your BIB number must be clearly visible on the front of your t-shirt

Timing System:

Individuals:

Timing chips are built into your BIB number so there are NO ankle timing chips. Make sure that you securely attach your BIB number to your t-shirt and keep it with you throughout the whole race
There are SEVEN timing check points, (Start line, 5 main aid stations and finish line). Locations are listed at the end of this document
Timing mats will be on the road at the five main aid stations
Make sure you cross ALL the timing check points, runners who fail to cross at least one of the timing check points will be automatically disqualified
Any form of cheating will lead to automatic disqualification

Teams:

Timing chips are built into your BIB number so there are NO ankle timing chips. Make sure that you securely attach your BIB number to your t-shirt and keep it with you throughout the whole race
Each team member gets his/her own BIB number with their own timing chip, so team members DO NOT hand over or exchange timing chips or BIB numbers
Race is divided into 6 segments that include 5 main aid stations. Team members are ONLY allowed to change runners at the five main aid stations, which means any team member who starts any given segment of the race must also finish it, otherwise the team will not be considered as a finisher
Teams who change runners between the stations will be automatically disqualified
For a team to be considered as a finisher, all the six segments of the race need to be completed by at least one team member

Transition at the aid stations: (Only for teams)

Team members are ONLY allowed to change runners at the five main aid stations, which means any team member who starts any given segment of the race must also finish it, otherwise the whole team will be disqualified
There will be a “team relay transition zone” at every main aid station before the timing checkpoint
This is where team members can wait for their teammates to arrive and then cross the timing check point TOGETHER. For example, the runner finishing the second leg must cross the timing checkpoint with the runner starting the third leg.
If a team member starts his run before the previous team member arrives, the whole team will be automatically disqualified with no exceptions
Two or more team members can run together at any part of the race except while leaving the start line

Bag drop off:

Bag drop-off will be available at the start line area starting from 3:30 am
Athletes leave their bags with the bag tag number attached to it. No bags will be received without a tag
Only one bag will be accepted from each runner
Athletes will only have access to the bags at two points:
- The 3rd aid station (about 49km from the start line), bags will leave the 3rd aid station at 1 pm heading to the finish line
- At the finish line
You drop your bag at your own risk, race organizers are not responsible for any loss or damage

Route:

A race official car carrying the timing board will be in front of the first group of runners all the time
A race official car will also be behind the last runner all the time
Road signs, course marshals, police cars and official cars will be spread out along the racecourse to help guide the runners
The race is completely on-road except a 600m off-road stretch between the 3^rd and the 4^th aid station which is totally accessible and doable with any running shoes
There is NO streetlight for the first 6k after the 5th aid station (after the Cuban hospital – 77k from the start line) so in case you get there after sunset, make sure you have your fully-charges headlight
Roads will not be closed for the race, so please be aware of traffic and try to stick to the very right lane of the road and pay attention to race organizers’ instructions
Toilets are available at the start and the finish line and at stations 1,2,3 and 5. (No toilets at station 4)

Cut off time:

There is a cut off time only for the 3rd main aid station and the finish line
Cut off time for the third aid station (49km point) is 1pm (8 hours from the start time)
Cut off time for the finish line is at 8pm (15 hours from the start time)
After the cut off time, if any runners still have not reached the 3rd station / finish line, they will be picked up by an official car with no exceptions. Then they will be driven to the nearest aid station or to the finish line

Transportation:

One bus will leave the 3^rd aid station back to the start line at 1pm
Other buses will leave the finish line back to the start line at 6pm and 8pm
Transportation back to Doha during the day is NOT provided so runners are advised to arrange with a friend or a family member to pick them up in case they decide for any reason to drop out before reaching finish line
Runners who decide to drop out can still rest in the supporting cars until the finish line or until their pickup arrives
Relay teams must sort out their own transportation to the stations and back to Doha throughout the day, except at the finish line where buses will be available to drive runners back to the start line

Aid stations:

The five main aid stations will provide the following:

Water
Soft drinks
Juices
Fresh fruits (Banana and Apples)
Nuts
Mini chocolate bars
Chips
Jelly cola

Water stations:

Small water stations are located between the five main aid stations (locations are listed below)
Kindly be mindful of social distancing and other safety guidelines at the aid stations
Wear a mask during any non-competition activity

Medical support:

Your safety is our number one priority. Two ambulances from Hamad Medical Center will be available on the day to provide any needed medical support
In case of emergency, runners are advised to contact “999” directly and inform them that they have an emergency during Qatar East to West race (This is the fastest way to get help according to Hamad Ambulance Team recommendations)
If you need any medical support that is not urgent, you can then call the race organizers

Dropping out:

It is mandatory for ALL THE RUNNERS to inform the organizers if they wish to drop out at any point

Finish line and prizes ceremony:

At the finish line, finishers will receive their medals
Prize ceremony will take place at 5pm or as soon as the first 3 winners from each category arrive to the finish line
First places winners from each category will receive their trophies and prizes

Kit list and recommendations:

Vaseline or any other lubricant to eliminate friction or inflammations
Proper running shoes and a spare pair of shoes if required
It is strongly advised not to use new running shoes for the first time on such a long. Use shoes that you have used before for running and know are comfortable
Spare shorts, t-shirts, socks, towel, and any other personal items that you might need
Backpack (or belt) containing fluids to make sure you are properly hydrated all the time
Sunscreen
Head cover and Sunglasses
Running jacket in case it gets cold in the evening
Fully charged head lamp
Smartphone is mandatory to make it easier for the organizers to access your location in case of any emergency
Portable charger for your phone, sports watch, etc.
Tissues, hand sanitizer and masks
Warm close and breathable footwear for the finish line

General information:

Support cars will not provide phones or any other device charging, so please make sure your phones and sports watches are charged and bring an extra portable charger if you can
We know how caring and considerate you all are, but this is just a reminder:
- Throwing garbage bags or any other kind of plastic bags or bottles at any part of the racecourse apart from the aid stations is strictly prohibited
Runners who get caught throwing trash away from the designated areas will be penalized 5 extra minutes added to their total time
Runners’ family and friends’ support is welcome, but keep in mind that we do not want to cause any inconvenience to traffic flow. We advise that supporting cars wait every 5k until the runners reach them, then they can move on
Spectators must adhere to social distancing instructions and wear their masks all the time
In case of any injury or emergency, please call one of the organizers on these numbers:

Islam	33721474
Hesham	66467847
Hamza	74090741

Distances between stations:

	Distances between stations (km)	Distance from the start line (km)
Start line – Main Station 1	11.9	11.9
Main Station 1 – Water station	10	21.9
Water station – Main Station 2	11.5	33.4
Main Station 2 - Water station	7	40.4
Water station – Main Station 3	7.5	47.9
Main Station 3 – Water station	7	54.9
Water station – Main Station 4	7.5	62.4
Main Station 4 - Water station	7	69.4
Water station – Main Station 4	7	76.4
Main Station 4 - Water station	6	82.4
Water station – Finish line	6.5	90