Members run in world-class BYD Karachi Marathon that began from Nishan-e-Pakistan Park to Sea View Golf Membership. — Reporter
Israr Khattak gained the world-class BYD Karachi Marathon, finishing the total 42.1-kilometre race in 2 hours, 39 minutes, and 58 seconds.
The marathon began from Nishan-e-Pakistan Park and noticed participation from hundreds of runners, together with ladies and youngsters. Members ran from Sea View to the Golf Membership earlier than returning to Nishan-e-Pakistan alongside the designated route.
Half-marathon runners accomplished one lap of the course, whereas individuals within the full marathon accomplished two laps. Along with the total and half marathons, the occasion additionally featured a 5-kilometre enjoyable run and a 10-kilometre relay race.
Hamas Minhas secured second place within the full marathon, ending the race in 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 59 seconds.
Within the half-marathon, Muhammad Akhtar claimed first place by finishing the race in 1 hour, 19 minutes, and 29 seconds. Ata-ul-Samad completed second, whereas Faizan Faizi secured third place.
The ladies’s full marathon was gained by Sarah Lodhi, who accomplished the 42.1-kilometre distance in 3 hours, 33 minutes, and 28 seconds. Alycia Dias completed second in the identical class.
Within the ladies’s half-marathon, Kokab Sarwar secured first place by finishing the race in 1 hour, 53 minutes, and 57 seconds. Rabia Naeem completed second, whereas Zoha Punawala claimed third place.
A complete of 6,500 runners took half within the Karachi Marathon, together with 1,000 ladies individuals. The occasion additionally noticed worldwide participation, with 30 runners from 25 totally different international locations competing within the race.
