Visit Qatar “Visit QATAR” its partnership with a strict race to launch the international version of the race, scheduled for January 24, 2026, where the participants of men and women from all over the world will gather for one of the most difficult tolerance races in Qatar. Katara participates in hospitality as an official hospitality partner, as it contributes to providing a distinguished residence experience that reflects the domestic hospitality generosity. Since its first start in 2017, the Silence race has become a prominent event in the Qatari sport calendar. As the main sponsor of the international version, Visit QATAR asserts its commitment to supporting sporting events that enhance Qatar’s position as one of the most prominent international destinations to host major international sporting events.
Engineer Abdulaziz Ali Al -Mawlawi, CEO of Visit QATAR, stated: “The partnership with the RISIT QATAR commitment race to enhance Qatar’s position as a leading global destination in organizing major international sporting events. Initiatives such as the International Smile race are a pivotal element in strengthening the image of the State of Qatar as an advanced and competitive destination on the international scene. It also highlights the advanced infrastructure and the distinguished facilities provided by the state.
Activating the tourism sector
Al -Mawlawi added: “Our support for a strict race comes not only out of its contribution to revitalizing the tourism sector, but because it is an authentic Qatari sports producer that has proven its worth and distinction at the local level, and today we are witnessing a qualitative shift in its global reaching, as one of the first Qatari sports initiatives to achieve this achievement. We are pleased with Visit QATAR to be the main partner of this event, which combines the values of challenge and creativity and reflects the spirit of Qatari innovation in the field of sport. ”
For his part, Mr. Azzam Al -Mannai, CEO of the Organizing Committee for a Silence Racing said: “We are proud to organize the international version of the Silence race, through which we host a group of athletes from different countries of the world in the State of Qatar, to be a platform that combines honest competition, cultural exchange, and an integrated sporting experience. We extend our sincere thanks to Visit QATAR, the official sponsor, for their generous support for this version, and we also value the role of the sponsors in the success of this distinguished sporting event.
In turn, Ahmed Al -Binali, Director of Events and Festivals Department at “Visit QATAR”, stressed that a Silence race provides an opportunity for athletes of both sexes from all over the world to participate in the race, get to know the State of Qatar and its features, and enjoy the atmosphere during the next winter.
The International Silence Race combines four sporting challenges: swimming, mountain bike, running, and kayak rowing, each of which was designed to test the ability of participants to endure and their skills. The race starts with a 3 -kilometer swimming distance, followed by a 49 km running phase. After that, the participants are running a path of 44 km mountain bicycles, and then a 4 -km rowing challenge.
Registration is available through the official website of the race, as there is a comprehensive guide that includes laws and instructions. The competition is open to all nationalities for those over 18 years old.
Financial Awards
The Organizing Committee has allocated valuable financial prizes for the winners of the men and women, whose total value is approximately 300 thousand dollars, where the first -place holder receives a prize of 50,000 USD, second place for $ 30,000, and the third is $ 20,000. As for the centers from the fourth to the tenth, the prizes range between 10,000 and 4,000 USD, depending on the arrangement. These prizes come in appreciation of the participants, and to motivate excellence in one of the most challenging races in the region. Qatar continues to enhance its global position as a center for international sports excellence, and contributes to activities such as the International Smile race to enrich its sporting legacy. By hosting international events such as the Qatar Grand Prix of Formula 1 and the Asian Football Championship, Qatar has proven its ability to attract sports enthusiasts from all over the world and interact with them in a distinctive way.