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Karachi Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

PKJan 3, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 5km
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Race date in 49 days
Jan 3, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Karachi Division · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
PKR 5,500Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSee how to enter ↗
2027Date Jan 3, 2027 · Entry ~ Dec 28, 2026
2026
2026Date Jan 4, 2026 · Entry fee PKR 3,000 · Start 06:30
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Karachi Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The BYD Karachi Marathon is held in Karachi, Pakistan, and organised by Sports in Pakistan.

The 2026 edition, held on January 4 as the third edition, has already taken place;

the date of the next confirmed edition has not yet been posted on the official website.

Events include full marathon, half marathon, a relay and a 5K run.

⚠️ The existing database URL, karachimarathon.com—the .com domain—has expired and redirects to a domain-for-sale page,

so it has been corrected to the active .org domain.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#KarachiMarathon#KarachiDivision#January Marathon#Full marathon

Karachi Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Fahad Riaz AnsariRan in 2026
“Unlocked a Personal Best in BYD Karachi Marathon 2026!”

They entered the 2026 BYD Karachi Marathon aiming for 3 hours 45 minutes, finished just short of 4 hours, and set a personal best.

Read the original on LinkedIn

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Sports in Pakistan · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Karachi Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

General entry · Marathon

Entry cost PKR 7,000

Enter via Intralabs online registration.

Organizer's page

General entry · Half

Entry cost PKR 6,000

Register on the official registration platform (intralaps).

Entries close on 28 December.

Organizer's page

General entry · 5K

Entry cost PKR 4,000

Register on the official registration platform (intralaps).

Entries close on 28 December.

Organizer's page

International travel agency

Entry cost PKR 17,000

This is a program exclusively for overseas runners.

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Karachi Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30
Time limit7 hours
EventStart
Marathon42.195km06:30
Half21.1km06:30
5K5km10:00
Marathon Relay06:30
START

Nishan-E-Pakistan, Sea View Road, Karachi

Start · Google Maps
Original course map · karachimarathon.org
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Runners start · local time — Marathon 06:30 · Half 06:30 · 5K 10:00 (Jan 3, 2027)

The BYD Karachi Marathon is a flat out-and-back course along Karachi's Arabian Sea coastline and is World Athletics certified.

It starts and finishes at Nishan-e-Pakistan on Sea View Road.

The course heads toward the Clock Tower, continues along Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue past Emaar, and follows Do Darya Road.

At Creek Marina Towers it turns right,

then makes a U-turn at the Khayaban-e-Shajar intersection in front of DHA Golf Club and returns to the start the same way.

World Athletics Label
Label Label
Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (67°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Timing chip 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Karachi Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

Jan 1 (Thursday) ~ Jan 3 (Sat)

Location to be announced on SNS and official website

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit or official shuttle to venue.
  • Transit cardIf you're riding the Green Line or Orange Line BRT ("Karachi Breeze"), buy a reloadable smart card at a station ticket counter; for regular minibuses, vans, and rickshaws — most of Karachi's transport — pay cash directly, fares are not standardized. Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 20, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit or official shuttle to venue. Official site: transportation not provided, participants advised to arrange own transport.

Venue: Nishan-e-Pakistan, Sea View Road, Karachi. Report by 5:00 AM, race starts 6:30 AM.

Details are per the 2026-01-04 edition; the next edition is 2027-01-03 (both Sundays, same annual pattern -- likely stable). Organizers explicitly state no transportation provided, participants must arrange own.

Dedicated baggage counter on race day.

Getting to the finish

Finish at same location as start (Nishan-e-Pakistan, Sea View Road) -- out-and-back route via Sea View Road, Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue, Do Darya Road to Khayaban-e-Shajar and back.

Transit card

Karachi Breeze Smart Card

Green Line / Orange Line BRT station ticket counters Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Karachi's public transport is fragmented: older minibuses, rickshaws, and vans are cash-only with fares set by the driver/route, no card system. Only the newer Green Line and Orange Line BRT corridors use the reloadable smart card.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 20, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The official information states that bib must be collected at the expo before race day.

The expo venue and hours are announced on the website and official social channels, so plan your trip to collect bib separately from race morning.

Bib and the timing tag are included in your race pack;

check that you have everything before heading to the start.

The organizers don't provide transport to or from the venue.

Assembly is before the start time, so plan both your trip to the venue and your trip home after the race.

Use Nishan-e-Pakistan on Sea View Road, as given in the official information, as your destination, and agree on a meeting point with anyone coming with you.

On race day there's a dedicated bag-drop counter where you can leave your bag before running;

stop there once you're ready to start.

Strollers, scooters and handcycles are not allowed on course, but pushed wheelchairs are.

If you're coming with children or someone who uses a wheelchair, check the equipment rules for each category.

Times are local to Karachi Division. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Karachi｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Jinnah International Airport

PKR 15,432

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Karachi Airport Pickup (Intui.travel)

Pre-booked pickup service, scheduled around your flight (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Karachi car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Hotels near the Karachi Marathon start line in Karachi Division

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Accommodation · 2.1km

8.8/10(28)
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Oceanfront Oasis by Jannat Vacation Rentals

Accommodation · 1.5km · 23-minute walk

8.7/10(27)
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Waves Guest House Clifton Khi

Accommodation · 1.3km · 19-minute walk

8.6/10(33)
View on Booking.com

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Tours and activities around the Karachi Marathon in Karachi Division

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Karachi｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Jinnah International Airport

PKR 15,432

View on Klook

Karachi Airport Pickup (Intui.travel)

Pre-booked pickup service, scheduled around your flight (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Intui.travel

Karachi car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Karachi Division with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Karachi Division.

Flights, hotels, airport transfers and budget for Karachi Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Karachi Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Karachi Marathon

FAQ
When does Karachi Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, January 3, 2027 in Karachi Division, Pakistan.

How do I register for Karachi Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: General entry. Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Karachi Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs PKR 5,500.

What is the time limit for Karachi Marathon 2027?

7 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Karachi Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time should I arrive at the Karachi Marathon 2027 start area?

Gather by 05:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Karachi Marathon 2027 start?

Nishan-E-Pakistan, Sea View Road, Karachi. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Karachi Marathon 2027 course like?

The BYD Karachi Marathon is a flat out-and-back course along Karachi's Arabian Sea coastline and is World Athletics certified.

It starts and finishes at Nishan-e-Pakistan on Sea View Road.

The course heads toward the Clock Tower, continues along Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue past Emaar, and follows Do Darya Road.

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