Strength and stamina required: Qatar's Samla endurance race goes global with new lifestyle ambitions

Run, cycle, swim and kayak - Qatar’s homegrown endurance race, Samla, will pass a major milestone on Saturday when it opens up to the world.

For nearly a decade, its unforgiving terrain and non-stop format, has given the 100-kilometre race a reputation as being one of the toughest endurance challenges. Now it's entering a new phase for both the race and Qatar's sporting lifestyle ambitions.