Qatar starts community runs

Qatar Sports for All Federation has started weekly community running sessions in Doha as part of its “365 Days of Activity” program. (qna.org.qa) The federation said the new training run is designed to encourage daily exercise in public parks and promote healthier routines beyond organized competition. (thepeninsulaqatar.com) The first session was held on the green lawn at Al Rayyan Park on April 24, according to Qatar News Agency’s French-language dispatch on the launch. (qna.org.qa) Certified trainers supervised participants and offered guidance matched to different fitness levels and physical abilities, the federation said. (qatar-tribune.com) The runs are scheduled to continue every Thursday evening, giving residents a recurring, free group session rather than a one-off event. (gulf-times.com) The running sessions plug into a wider government-backed effort to make parks part of everyday exercise. The Ministry of Sports and Youth said the broader “365 Days of Activity” program is organized daily and is open to men, women, children and senior citizens. (msy.gov.qa) Qatar’s national physical activity guidelines also emphasize accessible venues by municipality, linking exercise advice to places where residents can actually be active. (aspetar.com) In Doha, that means the new run is being framed less as race preparation and more as a standing public-health habit: show up at the park, move with a group, and come back next Thursday. (thepeninsulaqatar.com)