Annual Karachi Marathon Event Participation Boosts Local Economy and Promotes Health Awareness Among Residents, Reports UrduPoint | Pakistan Point News – 5th Jan, 2025.
Around 4000 people, belonging to all walks of life, participated in an annual Karachi Marathon event held on Sunday.
According to organizers, the event kicked off in the morning from Nishan-e-Pakistan monument at sea view. The event featured different types of marathons such as the Full Marathon (42.195km), Half-Marathon (21.1 km) and Relay Marathon, said in a press release.
Athletes hailing from Poland, Germany, Japan and many others participated in the event, sports in Pakistan, one of the organizers of the event. The marathon’s certification by the World Rankings Competition ensured a world-class experience for all participants. (See photo gallery)
First prize of Rs 500000 was awarded to male winner Israr Muhammad Khattak, second prize worth Rs 250000 was given to runner up Muhammad Riaz. First prize for female winner was Enub Khan while the second place went to Uzma Abid as well.
In a half marathon category, first prize of Rs 50000 was awarded to male winner Muhammad Akhtar and second prize of Rs 40000 was awarded to Qasim Bajwa. The first place for female winners goes to Mumtaz Naimat while the runner-up position in this category is taken by Dua Nazaqat as well.
Remember that participating regularly can improve your health and help you beat stress.
