KARACHI: Pakistan witnessed a major community fitness turnout as more than 1,500 runners participated in the Lifebuoy Global One Run Half Marathon in Karachi, with athletes and fitness enthusiasts competing in multiple race categories while participants from across Pakistan joined virtually.
The event, organised by Sports in Pakistan, featured races in the half marathon (21 kilometres), 10-kilometre, and 5-kilometre categories, attracting runners from different age groups in one of the city’s largest community fitness events.
Brashna Kasi, Pakistan TV correspondent says Karachi’s sea view was turned into a vibrant running track as over 1500 participants took part in the One Run International Half Marathon, competing across 1K, 5K, 10K, and 21K races. Part of the global One Run initiative, the event… pic.twitter.com/YVF4WwVjdx
— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) May 23, 2026
Pakistan’s top finishers shine in half marathon
In the men’s half marathon, Pakistan’s Israr Khattak finished first with a time of 1 hour, 16 minutes and 17 seconds, followed by Muhammad Sajjad in second place at 1:19:27 and Khursheed Ahmed in third at 1:19:52.
In the women’s half marathon, Mumtaz Niamat Khan won in 1:51:52, while Sidra Dagha finished second in 1:57:36 and Mahnoor Fatima placed third in 1:58:13.
10-kilometre results
Raza Muhammad claimed first place in the men’s 10-kilometre race with a winning time of 38:33. Amjad Ali finished second in 41:48, while Farhan Sahab secured third in 42:38.
In the women’s 10-kilometre race, Mahnoor Fatima finished first in 51:26, followed by Leena Abid in 56:37 and Hafsa Khan in 1:04:03.
5-kilometre race winners
Farman Khan won the boys’ 5-kilometre race in 18:20, while Saqib Ali finished second in 19:10 and Taj Khan came third in 22:58.
In the girls’ 5-kilometre category, Kainat Khalil secured first place in 22:49. Zaahra Ali finished second in 26:09, while Saeedullah Baloch took third in 28:26.
The One Run International Half Marathon brought together runners from 30+ countries and 110+ cities worldwide, making it one of the largest synchronized running events on the planet and Karachi proudly joined the run too. Always a great experience covering the growing marathon… pic.twitter.com/LNkJHFAPQz
— Muneeb Farrukh (@Muneeb313_) May 23, 2026
Race director praises Pakistan’s growing fitness culture
Race director Shoaib Nizami said the turnout reflected growing interest in running and fitness across Pakistan.
“We are extremely happy to witness such an incredible turnout for the Lifebuoy Global One Run in Karachi, while runners from across Pakistan also joined virtually,” Nizami said.
“It is encouraging to see more people embracing running and fitness. Sports in Pakistan will continue to bring more running events for Pakistanis and further promote a healthy lifestyle through sport.”
The event also included virtual participation from runners in different parts of the country, highlighting the growing popularity of endurance sports and community fitness activities in Pakistan.
