There are over 200 athletes representing 39 countries in the field. The latter is a new record for the 100km world championships.
Giorgio Calcaterra (ITA) and Amy Sproston (USA) are back from Seregno to defend their world titles. Media Report can be found here: MEDIA
In addition to the world individual titles, there is also the world team titles at stake. These championships also have the World Masters Championships and the Inaugural GCC 100km Championships as well.
The Local Organizing Committee has allocated a total purse a $10,000 for the Top 5 finishers.
You can follow the race Live at home at: http://www.stuweb.co.uk/ as this site will carry Live Results. You can also like the facebook page and twitter page through this site. The LOC will have three cameras placed along the course and you will be able to watch the race as it progresses. This can be viewed at: http://lifeinaspire.qa
We are looking forward to some outstanding racing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Nadeem Khan
Director of Communications
nadeem.khan@iau-ultramarathon.org