Hundreds of runners participating in second Karachi marathon
The second Karachi marathon, certified by the World Athletics, has started earlier this morning with hundreds of professional and amateur runners participating in the event amidst the city’s chilly weather.
The sporting event include full marathon, half marathon and a fun race.
Participants of the race have come from across the country including Karachi, Islamabad and Quetta.
The first track stretches from Sea View to the gate of the Golf Club, covering 10.1 kilometres.
After reaching the Golf Club, participants will return to the starting point at Seaview to complete the first loop of the half marathon, which is 21.1 kilometres.
However, the runners participating in the full marathon will continue their race to clock up 42.2 kilometres.
The event also features a five-kilometre fun race, which will begin later this morning around 10 am. Besides the professional runners, politicians, celebrities, and people from various walks of life are expected to join the fun run, making it a truly inclusive and vibrant event this weekend.
