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3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
Sukkur
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مھتاب احمد · CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons · مھتاب احمد سنچي, CC BY-SA 4.0Nomi887, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia contributor, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsAshahid83, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 71 days
Dec 20, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Sukkur · 42.195km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Status
OpenSun, March 29, 2026 ~ Fri, November 20, 2026See how to enter ↗
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D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
مھتاب احمد · CC BY-SA 4.0
3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
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3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
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3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
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3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This full marathon race takes place in Sukkur, Pakistan, in December.

The organisers describe it as an international event open to both Pakistani and overseas runners, with the subtitle “The Hope Run”.

This will be the third edition.

It is organised by Rock Sahayata Trust, which also runs swimming events, a science-talent programme and relief projects.

The organisers’ stated aim is to put Sindh on the international running map.

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.

3rd Lok Sahaita 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: 2
Selam KahsayRan in 2025
“I loved the city, the sense of unity among people coming together from different places, and the warmth of the people in Sukkur.”

Selam Kahsay ran the 10km event at the Lok Sahaita Marathon, enjoying the mix of runners from different regions and the warmth of Sukkur residents. Every part of the race left a positive impression, with preparation for a half marathon next on the agenda.

Read the original on Il Sentiero Alternativo
Matteo SimoneRan in 2025 · Finish time 4:20
“It was an overwhelming experience, with so many excited, astonished children greeting us along the road. They cheered us on and ran alongside us.”

Matteo Simone ran the Lok Sahaita Marathon past Sukkur Barrage on the Indus River and banana and date plantations. Welcoming crowds and children cheering along the road helped him finish in 4 hours 20 minutes.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Tanta emozione e partecipazione, tantissimi bambini lungo la strada che ci salutavano, esaltati e stupiti nel vederci; ci incitavano, correvano accanto a noi.

Read the original on Il Sentiero Alternativo

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.

2nd LOK SAHAITA MARATHON 2025

Lok Sahaita

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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 3rd Lok Sahaita 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.

From the 2025 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2025 edition
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Sukkur

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Now in its third edition, this race takes place in Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan.

The city stands on the west bank of the Indus, opposite Rohri, and its hill, together with the hill on Bukkur Island, is known as the 'cut-off point of Sindh'.

The programme includes full marathon and a 10km race.

Organiser Rock Sahayata Trust describes the event as a 'movement of hope and humanity',

aiming to motivate young people through sport and encourage wider community participation.

At the previous edition, Morocco's Abdel Majid competed internationally in full marathon, while Kenya's Mweni Mutuku took part in the 10km.

Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (64°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Finisher certificate 2025

Timing chip 2025

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your 3rd Lok Sahaita 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 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

This is the 3rd edition held in Sucur, with registration opening on March 29, 2026.
The official website has not yet published the bib, kit collection schedule, or collection location.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startIBA Public School, Sukkur, Pakistan
  • Transit cardCarry Pakistani rupee cash and negotiate the fare with the rickshaw driver before the ride, as this is the dominant, essentially cash-only way to get around Sukkur.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

IBA Public School, Sukkur, Pakistan

The official 3rd edition page does not publish transport/shuttle details; the prior 2nd edition page confirms 'Start & Finish Point: IBA Public School, Sukkur,' with the course heading out along Sukkur Barrage/the Indus River toward Khairpur and back. Sukkur has no metro, BTS, or organized city rail transit.

Registration for the 3rd edition reportedly opened March 29, 2026

Map

Start shuttle

Sukkur is a mid-size Pakistani city without formal public transit for visitors — a foreign runner would rely on taxi/rickshaw/hotel transport to reach IBA Public School directly.

Transit card

Auto-rickshaws are the primary way to get around Sukkur; pay cash (PKR) and agree the fare upfront since meters aren't reliably used. A subsidized 'Peoples Bus Service' between Sukkur and Shikarpur launched April 2026, but passenger-facing card/digital payment details for that route couldn't be confirmed — assume cash unless told otherwise locally.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 22, 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 competition is held in December and is located to avoid Sukkur's extreme summer heat.

Sukkur is a desert climate area where the dry heat continues from April to early June and then transitions into the rainy season.

Summer temperatures exceed 50°C, making it once considered the hottest city in British India.

On the other hand, winter is a relatively favorable season for running a marathon due to the mild and often foggy weather.

The average annual precipitation is only 159.6mm, wind speed is low, and sunshine is recorded as abundant.

At the time of the December competition, the probability of precipitation is low, but preparations may be needed to take morning fog into account.

Applications begin on March 29, 2026.

As the application start date is more than eight months ahead of the December competition,

if you plan to participate from overseas, it is a good idea to coordinate your flight tickets and schedule based on this schedule.

Times are local to Sukkur. 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.

Sukkur Car Rental (Qeeq)

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Hotels near the 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon start line in Sukkur

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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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.

Sukkur 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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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Sukkur 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 Sukkur.

Total cost and budget for 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Sukkur runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon

FAQ
When does 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 20, 2026 in Sukkur, Pakistan.

What distances does 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2025 edition)

When does registration for 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon 2026 open?

Registration runs from Sun, March 29, 2026 to Fri, November 20, 2026.

Where can I book a hotel near the 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon 2026 start?

You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Sukkur in the STAY section of this page.

What transit card do I need for 3rd Lok Sahaita Marathon 2026?

Carry Pakistani rupee cash and negotiate the fare with the rickshaw driver before the ride,

as this is the dominant, essentially cash-only way to get around Sukkur.

(From the 2025 edition)

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