Ooredoo has secured two prestigious Stevie Awards for the 14th edition of Doha Marathon by Ooredoo, earning Gold in the Sporting Event category and Bronze in the CSR Experience category at the 23rd Annual International Business Awards.
The double international recognition celebrates the evolution of the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo from a community-focused race into one of Qatar’s most prominent sporting events and an increasingly established fixture on the global athletics calendar.
The Gold Stevie Award recognises the Marathon’s sustained growth, international standing, and operational excellence, while the Bronze Stevie Award highlights its wider contribution to inclusion, active lifestyles, community engagement, and social impact.
The two Stevie Awards also recognise an event whose impact increasingly extends beyond elite sporting performance.
Inclusivity has become a defining feature, with the 2026 edition introducing the Blue Race, designed specifically for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families, while complimentary race entries supported participation by people with disabilities, and the event attracted strong representation from para-athletes, including Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead.
Proceeds from the Marathon also support local charitable initiatives, a contribution recognised separately through Ooredoo’s Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work.