Peshawar\u2019s Israr Khattak triumphed in the second edition of the Karachi Marathon, finishing the World Athletics-accredited event in an exceptional two hours, 29 minutes, and 58 seconds here on Sunday. The event featured multiple categories, including a 42.2-kilometer full marathon, a 21.1-kilometer half marathon, and a five-kilometer fun race. The event attracted runners from across Pakistan and international participants hailing from countries including the United States, Poland, Japan, Germany, and Australia making it Pakistan\u2019s largest marathon event, which welcomed both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs. In the full marathon, Mohammad Riaz from Bahawalpur finished second with a time of two hours, 32 minutes, and 10 seconds. The half marathon saw Mohammad Akhtar of Sahiwal taking first place with a time of an hour, 12 minutes, and eight seconds, followed by Sialkot\u2019s Mohammad Qasim and Mohammad Usman from Attock in second and third positions, respectively. In the women\u2019s half marathon, Mumtaz Naimat from Gilgit emerged as the winner, clocking in at one hour, 43 minutes. According to Sports in Pakistan, one of the organisers of the event, the marathon\u2019s certification by the World Rankings Competition ensured a world-class experience for all participants. First-time participants, such as Mustansar Bandooqwala, a hiker turned runner, and 66-year-old Mazhar Valjee, praised the event for its positive impact on Karachi, while 72-year-old Feroz Rizvi, the oldest runner in the event, completed the half marathon to raise funds for charity. \u201cWe are delighted with the overwhelming success of the Karachi Marathon 2025,\u201d Sports in Pakistan CEO Shoaib Nizami said in a statement. \u201cThe event has emerged as a testament to Karachi\u2019s unwavering resilience and warm hospitality and we extend our sincerest gratitude to our participants, sponsors, and partners for their invaluable support.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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