KARACHI: Karachi is set to host the ‘One Run International Half-Marathon’ on May 23, 2026, with more than 1,500 participants expected to take part in the city’s largest running event of the year.
According to the details, runners of all ages and abilities can choose from four distances – 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, and the full 21.1 km half-marathon – along the Abdul Sattar Edhi Road (Seaview), starting and finishing at Emaar Ocean Front.
The One Run offers a unique opportunity for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts to embrace an active lifestyle and set personal milestones within a global community.
On the same day, over 245,000 runners worldwide from countries including Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India, UAE, Qatar, Venezuela, Serbia, Tanzania, Malaysia, Thailand, and more will take part, making it a truly global celebration of running.
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Shoaib Nizami, the event organizer, highlighted the importance of marathons, saying that Karachi’s running culture was growing rapidly, with an increasing number of people from all walks of life participating every year.
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He added that while the city was widely known for its food, Karachiites should also take pride in their active lifestyle and involvement in international events.
“Karachi’s running culture is growing rapidly, with more people from all walks of life taking part every year. While the city is famous for its food, Karachiites should also take pride in their active lifestyle and participation in international events. This is another opportunity to showcase the healthy, dynamic side of our city to the world,” he said.
It’s worth noting that the One Run concept was first introduced in 2017 in Russia, with simultaneous events held in 10 cities.
The event rapidly expanded and, by 2020, made history with a synchronized start across all Russian regions, setting two Guinness World Records for uniting the most cities in a half-marathon.
By 2023, One Run had gone global, with five countries — including China, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Tajikistan, and Belarus — joining the movement.
Now, in 2026, with Karachi once again on the map, Pakistan continues to stride forward on the global fitness calendar.
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