Karachi Marathon

The Karachi Marathon is now firmly established as Pakistan’s premier long-distance road race, with a World Athletics-certification it is attracting over 4,000 participants. Held along Karachi’s iconic Sea View coastline, the event features a full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, and a 5K fun run, offering opportunities for elite runners, amateur athletes, and community participants alike. Start and finish line at the Nishan-e-Pakistan monument Organized by Sports in Pakistan, the race meets international standards, allowing local runners to qualify for global events like Abbott’s Age Group Championships. With athletes from many different countries joining the start line, and generous prize purses for top finishers, the Karachi Marathon signals a new era of competitive distance running in Pakistan.