Running clubs in Doha

Free group runs are the easiest way in: same time every week, every pace welcome, coffee after. 3 we could confirm are running, checked Nov 2026.

Their week

Fixed weekly sessions, in Doha time. Check the organiser's channel before you go.

Thursday

Doha Bay Running Club

Club

An informal, open running group with runners of every pace, meeting at different spots around the city including the Corniche. There is no membership form and no fee; sessions are announced in its Facebook group.

  • Times and places posted each week — Various, often the Corniche

Free

Qatar Sports for All Federation community runs

Public programme

Al Rayyan

Weekly supervised runs in Al Rayyan Park, run by the federation as part of its 365 Days of Activity programme, with certified trainers guiding each fitness level. The first one drew more than 60 people of all ages.

  • Thursdays — Evenings — Al Rayyan Park

No registration has been published; the sessions are open in a public park.

Source: The Peninsula: community running sessions launched (Apr 2026) · checked Nov 2026

Doha Festival City Friday Community Run

Public programme

A weekly Friday run at Doha Festival City, part of the mall's wellness programme with the Qatar Sports for All Federation. It logged more than 6,000 participations between May and August 2026, so it keeps running through the summer.

  • Fridays — Doha Festival City

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