QRS RAMADAN CHALLENGE 2020
(VIRTUAL)
4 RACE SERIES & MONTHLY STEP CHALLENGE
As we are forced to practice social distancing, Z Adventures is pleased to introduce a new virtual fitness challenge comprising of a 4-race running series and a 30-day step challenge. QRS Ramadan Challenge is created to motivate and reward first time runners / walkers as well as seasoned athletes to continue training during the month of Ramadan while 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!!!
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 anywhere in a socially isolated place anytime during the month of Ramadan 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.
Strava link: https://www.strava.com/clubs/180419
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 Races Series
Distances:
Race dates:
Athletes will have 4 days to complete the desired distance. Upon completion, please email the distance, time and proof of completion before 10 AM the following Monday at qrs@z-adventures.org
Race results will be uploaded on the website on Monday 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
Once registered, we will email the excel file to athletes:
Customised T-shirt with the athlete's name and challenge achieved will be presented to them 3 weeks after the completion of the 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
4 Races Series
Distances:
- 21.1K or 27,690 steps
- 10K or 13,123 steps
- 5K or 6,562 steps
- 3K or 3,937 steps
- 1K or 1,312 steps
Race dates:
- Race 1: Thu 23 April - Sun 26 April 2020
- Race 2: Thu 30 April - Sun 03 May 2020
- Race 3: Thu 07 May - Sun 10 May 2020
- Race 4: Thu 14 May - Sun 17 May 2020
Athletes will have 4 days to complete the desired distance. Upon completion, please email the distance, time and proof of completion before 10 AM the following Monday at qrs@z-adventures.org
Race results will be uploaded on the website on Monday 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
- 100,000 steps during Ramadan (76.2 km)
- 200,000 steps during Ramadan (152.4 km)
- 300,000 steps during Ramadan (228.6 km)
- 400,000 steps during Ramadan (304.8 km)
- 500,000 steps during Ramadan (381.0 km)
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 Ramadan, please email us the excel file at qrs@z-adventures.org
Customised T-shirt with the athlete's name and challenge achieved will be presented to them 3 weeks after the completion of the 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 Ramadan.
REWARDS
Runners / Walkers who complete the desired distance will receive medals and / or a customised T-shirt with the runner's name and challenge achieved.
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COMMON CONCERN - "CHEATING"
There are quite a few ways we can detect cheaters. However, we do realise that no matter what we do or how foolproof the structure is, participants are always going to be able to cheat if that’s what they want to do. For example, put their smartwatch on their dog or drive around at low speed inside their compound!
There are no prizes or podium winners. Hence, If someone wants to cheat then they are only really cheating themselves and wasting their time and money.
There are no prizes or podium winners. Hence, If someone wants to cheat then they are only really cheating themselves and wasting their time and money.
PARTICIPANT WAIVER
By registering for the event below, I confirm the following:
I know that running long-distance 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 the event official relative to any aspect of my participation in this challenge, 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 challenge and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with running in these challenges, including but no limited to: falls, respecting the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by State of Qatar, 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 and I will abide by all race rules. I also understand that there will be no medical support available while undertaking this challenge. 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 challenge for any legitimate purpose.
I know that running long-distance 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 the event official relative to any aspect of my participation in this challenge, 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 challenge and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with running in these challenges, including but no limited to: falls, respecting the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by State of Qatar, 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 and I will abide by all race rules. I also understand that there will be no medical support available while undertaking this challenge. 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 challenge for any legitimate purpose.
COST
4 Race Series:
Monthly Step Challenge:
REGISTRATION
- QAR 50.00 per adult runner for each race or QAR 175.00 for all 4 races.
- QAR 30.00 per junior (3-15 years) for each race or QAR 100.00 for all 4 races.
- Free entry if no medal is required
Monthly Step Challenge:
- QAR 80.00 per runner (Includes online results and customized T-Shirt)
- Free entry if no T-shirt is required
REGISTRATION
