The Karachi Marathon 2025, a certified annual marathon event in
Pakistan, successfully concluded with an impressive turnout of over
4,000 participants from diverse global backgrounds.
This year’s event witnessed a notable surge in international
participation, with athletes hailing from countries such as Poland,
Germany, Japan, and many others. The marathon’s certification by the
World Rankings Competition ensured a world-class experience for all
participants.
“We are delighted with the overwhelming success of the Karachi
Marathon 2025,” stated Shoaib Nizami, CEO of Sports in Pakistan. “The
event has emerged as a testament to Karachi’s unwavering resilience
and warm hospitality, and we extend our sincerest gratitude to our
participants, sponsors, and partners for their invaluable support.”
The full, half, and relay marathons started from 6.15 am and 5km
marathon commenced from 10 am. The marathon of different categories
began and ended at Nishan-e-Pakistan along Seaview with a middle point
of the route was marked at DHA Gold Club (21 Kilometer). The major
points on routes of the marathons included Clock Tower at Abdul Sattar
Edhi Avenue and Creek Marina Towers at Khayaban-e-Shajar intersection.
The Karachi Marathon 2025 featured an array of categories, including
the full marathon and half marathon. The top performers in each
category were:
Marathon Category:
‣ Male Winner (1st Prize): Israr Muhammad (Pakistan) – Time: 2:30:13
won Rs. 500,000/
‣ Male Winner (2nd Prize): Muhammad Riaz (Pakistan) – 2:32:13 won Rs. 250,000/
‣ Female Winner (1st Prize): Enub Khan (Pakistan) – 3:47:49 won Rs. 500,000/
‣ Female Winner (2nd Prize): Zeba Shah Abbasi (Pakistan) – 4:01:13 won
Rs. 250,000.
Half Marathon Category:
‣ Male Winner (1st Prize): Muhammad Ajhtar (Pakistan) – Time: 1:12:08
won Rs. 50,000/
‣ Second Runner-up Male (2nd Prize): Qasim Bajwa (Pakistan) – 1:12:52
won Rs. 40,000/
‣ Female Winner (1st Prize): Mumtaz Naimat – 1:43:26 won Rs. 50,000/
‣ Second Runner-up Female (2nd Prize): Dua Nazakat (Pakistan) –
1:51:45 won Rs. 40,000/
