I have started a running club - there are around 8 of us. We meet every Friday at 6am on Corniche next Sheraton Hotel by the circular coffee shop. Distance run is 8 to 12km+. Two of the group are training for the Dubai Marathon next year another two are training for the RAK half marathon. I just ran in the Dubai half marathon this morning. Lots of running competitions in Dubai & UAE, nothing in Doha unfortunately.