​ABOUT US


Z Adventures is a sports travel company specializing in bespoke running adventures in over 40 countries and across 6 continents. Our flagship adventures include cruise marathon vacations in the Caribbean, the highest road marathon in the world in Northern Pakistan, a unique running adventure in the secluded island of Socotra, Yemen; and various other multi-country running challenges in Asia, Europe, South America, Antarctica and Africa. 
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​QRS WINTER EDITION 2023
4-RACE SERIES
Jan - Feb 2023
10K - 5K - 2.5K - 800M
Z Adventures & Trails Sport Events presents QRS Winter Edition. The 4-race running series offers individual & school / club competitions. Awards will be presented to Top-3 finishers in both adult & junior categories. 

EVENT DATES:

RACE 1: Friday 13 January 2023
RACE 2: Friday 27 January 2023
RACE 3: Friday 03 February 2023
RACE 4: Friday 17 February 2023
QRS JUNIOR LEAGUE 2023
WINTER EDITION
Jan - Feb 2023
​Z Adventures & Trails Sport Events presents QRS Junior League 2023 - Winter Edition. It's the first-ever running series catered to only junior athletes (Ages 3-17).  The 4-race running series offers individual & school / club competitions. Awards will be presented to Top-3 finishers in 5 age-categories. 

EVENT DATES:

RACE 1: Saturday 14 January 2023
RACE 2: Saturday 21 January 2023
RACE 3: Saturday 28 January 2023
RACE 4: Saturday 04 February 2023

Qatar Shooting & Archery Association
presents
​RUN CHALLENGE
December 2022
5K - 3K - 1K
Z Adventures & Trails Sport Events in collaboration with Qatar Shooting & Archery Association presents RUN CHALLENGE 2022. It's a 3-race running series offering 5K, 3K and 1K run.

EVENT DATES:

RACE 1: Friday 02 December 2022
RACE 2: Friday 09 December 2022
RACE 3: Friday 16 December 2022
UHURU PEAK CHALLENGE
July 8-16, 2022
Vertical 1000 - 50K - 42.2K - 21.1K
KILIMANJARO SUMMIT CLIMB
Join us for a new endurance challenge on the highest mountain in Africa and be the first group of runners to complete the:

1) Highest Vertical 1000 Race in the World.
2) Summit Mount Kilimanjaro.
3) Run the World's highest Ultra Marathon.
4) Run the World's highest Full Marathon.
5) Run the World's highest Half Marathon.

Vertical 1000 course has been certified by International Skyrunning Federation, while 50K, 42.2K and 21.1K courses are approved by International Trail Running Association.


SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE CHALLENGE
February 4-13, 2023
4 Marathons - 4 Countries - 2 Continents

After the success of the inaugural 4 countries, 2 continents challenge in 2020, we are proud to announce the next edition of  Southern Hemisphere Challenge in 2023.  Join us for a unique running adventure where participants would have the chance to complete a marathon in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Antarctica in one week.  

The 2020 event was SOLD OUT 5 months in advance. The 2023 edition is restricted to 30 runners and is guaranteed to sell out quickly.


​​CENTRAL ASIAN CHALLENGE
October 15-23, 2023
5 Marathons - 5 Countries - 1 Week

Z Adventures is proud to present the 2nd edition of Central Asian Challenge.  This unique 5 marathons, 5 countries adventure will will take place in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. ​ Runners & walkers can choose any distance they like ranging from 5K, 10K, half marathon to full marathon. ​​Moreover, the adventure includes sightseeing tours in all countries; with the option to extend your stay to explore the beauty of the region.  We have a team of local English speaking tour guides in each country who will help you create a customized itinerary for an amazing adventure.  


WESTERN CARIBBEAN CHALLENGE
December 6-13, 2023
5 Marathons - 4 Countries - 1 Week Cruise

The 2nd edition of Western Caribbean Challenge will take place in December 2023.  Enjoy the activities onboard the luxury cruise ship as we sail from one island to another to complete races in each one of them.  This tour is extremely popular with families who not only enjoy the comforts of the cruise ship, but are also able to take part in various distances (from 5K to Full Marathon) as a family. 


​SOCOTRA CHALLENGE
March 11-18, 2023
Full Marathon, 10K, Dune Climb & Aquathlon

We are proud to host the 2nd edition of the challenge on the remote island of Socotra, Yemen; an island so isolated that a third of its plant life is found nowhere else on the planet. Notable are the dragon’s blood trees that look like flying saucers perched on trunks. Moreover, it is the only country in the world which starts with "Y"; hence an ideal opportunity for runners to complete the A-Z of marathon countries alphabetically. The events will take place around various exotic locations on the island. Participants will get a chance to explore this unique island, and take part in 4 unique events over one week.  


​ZAMBEZI CHALLENGE
July 4-10, 2023
4 Marathons - 4 Countries - 1 Week

After the success of Southern African Challenge, we are now organizing the Zambezi Challenge, a shorter and more relaxed format of the previous 7 countries challenge.  Runners will have the opportunity to take part in the original Victoria Falls Marathon in Zimbabwe, followed by 3 more marathons in Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.  Apart from the running events, the itinerary includes game in Chobe National Park, sunset cruise on the Zambezi and various other activities during the 7 day trip. 


CAUCASUS CHALLENGE
August 13-17, 2023
3 Marathons - 3 Countries - 3 Days

Z Adventures is proud to present the 2nd edition of Caucasus Challenge.  Join us on an exciting adventure as we explore the Caucasus region by running marathons in the beautiful Baku waterfront, the vineyards in Georgia and in the Armenian mountains.  The challenge is designed to accommodate every kind of runner and walker.  Participants will get a chance to explore the different countries, meet like-minded adventure-athletes, and soak in the sights and sounds of each destination. Runners & walkers can choose any distance they like ranging from 5K, 10K, half marathon to full marathon. ​
Email (International Events): info@z-adventures.org
Email (UK Events): hello@ukrunningseries.com
Email (Qatar Events): qrs@z-adventures.org

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