Running & triathlon
Running in
Qatar.
One race, but the biggest one on the calendar — Lusail hosts the T100 World Championship Final every December through at least 2029.
0 running races and 1 triathlon, across 1 municipality.
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What it is actually like to run there
Eleven years of daily records at Lusail, not a seasonal generalisation. "Warm mornings" counts the share of days starting at or above 24°C — the point where heat stops being a detail and starts setting your pace for you.
Month by month at Lusail
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain days | Warm mornings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5°C | 14°C | 2.4 | 0% |
| February | 23.5°C | 14.8°C | 2.6 | 0% |
| March | 27.4°C | 17.7°C | 2 | 1% |
| April | 32.9°C | 21.9°C | 0.9 | 19% |
| May | 38.3°C | 26.3°C | 0.2 | 87% |
| June | 41.5°C | 28.9°C | 0 | 99% |
| July | 41.8°C | 30.6°C | 0.3 | 100% |
| August | 41.5°C | 30.5°C | 0 | 100% |
| September | 39.4°C | 28.2°C | 0 | 99% |
| October | 35.4°C | 25°C | 0.6 | 71% |
| November | 29.6°C | 21°C | 1.8 | 12% |
| December | 24.6°C | 16.5°C | 1.6 | 0% |
Hottest: Jul
Averaging 41.8°C by day, 30.6°C overnight.
Easiest: Jan
The coolest month, averaging 22.5°C.
Wettest: Feb
Rain on about 2.6 days in an average month.
By municipality
Triathlon in Qatar
Running here as a visitor
The hardest part of training somewhere new isn't the route — it's not knowing anyone. This is who is in Qatar over the next three months: runners who live here, and runners passing through.
Common questions
How many races are there in Qatar?
Verus currently lists 0 running races and 1 triathlon and multisport event in Qatar, across 1 municipality.
What is the weather like for running in Qatar?
Based on eleven years of daily records at Lusail, the hottest month averages 41.8°C by day and the coolest 22.5°C. The wettest month sees rain on about 2.6 days. In the hotter months more than half of mornings start above 24°C, so early starts are the norm rather than a preference.
Can I find people to run with in Qatar?
Yes — Verus athletes list the town they are from, so this page shows who is already here. If you are travelling, adding your own location means runners here can find you too.