Karachi Marathon

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Karachi Marathon
DateJanuary
LocationKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Event typeRoad running
DistanceMarathon, Half marathon, Marathon relay, 5K run
Established2024 (2024)
Course recordsMen: 2:36:09 (2024)
Pakistan Sohail Amir Kathia
Official siteKarachi Marathon

The Karachi Marathon is an annual marathon held in Karachi, Pakistan. Founded in 2024, it is typically held in January. The 2024 race started from Nishan-e-Pakistan at Clifton Beach, Karachi and finished at the same location.[1]

The Karachi Marathon has four different race categories: Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.097 km), Marathon relay and 5K run.[2]

It is the first marathon in Pakistan to be certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.[2] The first race in 2024 had 1,500 participants.[3]

Results

This is a list of the winners of the Karachi Marathon.

Marathon

Year Athlete Country Time
2024 Sohail Amir Kathia Pakistan Pakistan 2:36:09[4]

Half marathon

Year Athlete Country Time
2024 Hafeezul Barkat Pakistan Pakistan 1:17:12[5]

References

  1. ^ "Karachi Marathon draws huge crowds". The Express Tribune. 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b Ali, Ahmed (29 January 2024). "Sohail storms to victory in historic Karachi Marathon". DAWN.
  3. ^ "First Karachi Marathon held". The Nation. 31 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Karachi hosts Pakistan's first internationally certified marathon". The News International. January 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Pakistan's Karachi holds first-ever World Athletics-certified marathon, draws crowds of athletes". Arab News. 28 January 2024.
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