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​QRS SPRING SERIES 2021
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4 RACE RUNNING SERIES
4 RACE DUATHLON SERIES
​30-DAY STEP CHALLENGE

​As we are forced to practice physical distancing, ​Z Adventures & Trails Sport Events are pleased to introduce a new virtual fitness challenge comprising of a 4-race running series, duathlon series and a 30-day step challenge.  QRS Spring Series is created to motivate and reward first time runners / walkers as well as seasoned athletes to continue training during the pandemic whilst maintaining self isolation.  Being part of the challenge will ensure that your every run or walk count towards a target that is set by yourselves.  So if you’re happy with a few K's a day, or training for a Half or Full Marathon, this challenge will provide a great incentive to achieve your goal. MAKE EVERY MILE COUNT!!!
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HOW IT WORKS

Athletes sign up for one or both challenges using the online form below.  Once registered, their details will be added to our database.  Athletes are free to run / walk / bike anywhere in a socially isolated place anytime during the 30-day period and record their time and distance using GPS / step counter.  For 30-day step challenge, throughout the month, athletes will populate the time and distance for each day.  Runners can also sign up to the Club Strava account where their daily runs will be automatically uploaded.  Strava would accept the link from most devices and phone apps.  Most runners use Nike+, Garmin, Fitbit and a host of other apps to record their progress. 
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Strava link: https://www.strava.com/clubs/180419


​CHALLENGES

We have created the following challenges. The steps to km conversion is done using Kyle's converter. 

4 Race Running Series

Distances:

• 10K
• 5K
• 3K
• 1K

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Race dates:

• Race 1: Fri 14 May - Thu 20 May 2021 (Results to be submitted by Fri 21 May by 12 noon)
• Race 2: Fri 21 May - Thu 27 May 2021 (Results to be submitted by Fri 28 May by 12 noon)
• Race 3: Fri 28 May - Thu 03 Jun 2021 (Results to be submitted by Fri 04 June by 12 noon)
• Race 4: Fri 04 Jun - Thu 10 June 2021 (Results to be submitted by Fri 11 June by 12 noon)

Athletes will have 7 days to complete the desired distance. Upon completion, please upload the distance, time and proof of completion before 12 noon the following Friday. Results upload link will be emailed to all registered athletes.

Race results will be uploaded on the website on Saturday evening following each race.  Bespoke medals will be presented to athletes 1 week after the completion of the 4 race series.  Please note that shipping cost is not included, so if you do not reside in Qatar, kindly do not sign up for the challenge unless you wish to pay for shipping. 

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4 Race Duathlon Series

Distances:

• 5K Run - 20K Bike - 3K Run (Adults 16+)
• 3K Run - 10K Bike - 2K Run (Juniors 7-15)

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Race dates:

• Race 1: Fri 14 May - Thu 20 May 2021 (Results to be submitted by Fri 21 May by 12 noon)
• Race 2: Fri 21 May - Thu 27 May 2021 (Results to be submitted by Fri 28 May by 12 noon)
• Race 3: Fri 28 May - Thu 03 Jun 2021 (Results to be submitted by Fri 04 June by 12 noon)
• Race 4: Fri 04 Jun - Thu 10 June 2021 (Results to be submitted by Fri 11 June by 12 noon)

Athletes can cover the Run - Bike - Run distances over 7 days. The use of indoor personal trainers is allowed. Upon completion, please upload the distance, time and proof of completion before 12 noon the following Friday. Results upload link will be emailed to all registered athletes.

Race results will be uploaded on the website on Saturday evening following each race.  Bespoke medals will be presented to athletes 1 week after the completion of the 4 race series.  Please note that shipping cost is not included, so if you do not reside in Qatar, kindly do not sign up for the challenge unless you wish to pay for shipping. 



Monthly Step Challenge
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• 100,000 steps in 30 days (76.2 km)
• 200,000 steps in 30 days (152.4 km)
• 300,000 steps in 30 days (228.6 km)
• 400,000 steps in 30 days (304.8 km)
• 500,000 steps in 30 days (381.0 km)

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​Once registered, we will email the excel file to athletes:

• Save the file on your computer and update the daily logs
• On the 30th day of the challenge, please upload the data

Customised Step Challenge T-shirt will be presented to athletes after the completion of the 30-day challenge.  Please note that shipping cost is not included, so if you do not reside in Qatar, kindly do not sign up for the challenge unless you wish to pay for shipping. 


SUMMARY

• Sign up for the challenge online.
• Run / walk any distance, anytime, anywhere.
• Update the results of steps covered.
• Results will be posted at the end of the challenge.

​REWARDS

• Awards for the Top 3 finishers (Male / Female) in Adults 10K, 5K, 3K and Duathlon in each race.
• ​Awards for the Top 3 finishers (Male / Female) in 3K Primary Running (Age 7-10) in each race.
• Awards for the Top 3 finishers (Male / Female) in 3K Secondary Running (Age 11-15) in each race.
• Awards for the Top 3 finishers (Male / Female) in Junior Duathlon in each race.
• Awards for the Top 3 finishers (Male / Female) ​in 30-day Step Challenge.

COST

• ADULTS (16+): QAR 200 for all 4 races.
• ​JUNIORS (3-15): QAR 150 for all 4 races.

QRS SPRING STEP CHALLENGE T-SHIRT
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SERIES MEDALS:

DISCLAIMER:

By registering for the event below, I confirm the following:

I know that running long-distance events is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them.  I assume all risks associated with running in these events, including but no limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, open traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the race and I will abide by all race rules.  Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Qatar Running Series organizers and the city where the events are held, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.  I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

We expect all runners to exercise caution during the pandemic. We strictly advise all runners not to run in groups. Therefore, we are happy to accept the results over a 7-day window for each of the 4 races. 
 
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL. THERE IS NO REFUND UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES


​CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZERS: EMAIL
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REGISTRATION LINK:

QRS SPRING SERIES REGISTRATION

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​SOCIAL MEDIA