Half Marathon 'One Run' 2025: Karachi to host global for second year on May 24
Organised in collaboration with the international Hero League, the event will see over 2,000 participants take part in Karachi alone, joining more than 200,000 runners across the world.
Billed as the world's largest half marathon, One Run unites runners from across continents in a synchronised celebration of fitness and community spirit.
This year's race in Karachi will start at the Emaar Sales Center in DHA, featuring a scenic coastal route along the city's shoreline.
In addition to the flagship 21.1 km half marathon, local organisers have arranged 1 km, 5 km, and 10 km races to make the event accessible to runners of all ages and experience levels — from seasoned athletes to first-timers and families.
'We're thrilled to partner with One Run for the second time, further solidifying Pakistan's presence on the global sports stage,' said Shoaib Nizami, CEO of Sports in Pakistan.
'This event will continue to showcase our sports talent, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality to the world.'
Alongside Pakistan, countries such as Poland, Germany, and Japan will see participation in this year's race.
The largest number of international participants will come from Russia, where over 180,000 runners will take part in the event known locally as ZaBeg.RF.
One Run began in Russia in 2017 across 10 cities. It expanded rapidly over the years, going international in 2023 with races held in China, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Tajikistan, and Belarus.
A landmark edition in 2020 earned two Guinness World Records for the largest number of cities participating in a simultaneous half marathon.
This year, over 40,000 additional runners from countries including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Venezuela and others are also expected to join.
Karachi's hosting of the event reflects a growing interest in mass participation sports in Pakistan and underscores the city's capacity to be part of major global sporting movements.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
1731317620-0%2FUntitled-design-(9)1731317620-0.jpg&w=3840&q=100)
Express Tribune
01-07-2025
- Express Tribune
Rashid Naseem breaks world record with 386 punches in 60 seconds
Listen to article Pakistani martial artist Rashid Naseem has achieved his 154th Guinness World Record by delivering 386 full-contact punches in 60 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 374 set by England's Josh Llewellyn-Jones. Naseem, who holds the most world records in Pakistan's history, has now officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the World's Fastest Boxing Punch Expert. Dedicating his latest feat to the people of Palestine, he further cemented his position as the most decorated record-holder globally in the punch category. Among his other notable achievements are records for delivering 32,686 punches in one hour, 675 punches in one minute while holding a 1kg weight, and 207 punches in one minute with one hand while holding an egg. Last year, Naseem made headlines by defeating a martial arts performer from America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent, earning a Guinness title for breaking walnuts while holding an egg — a feat that further showcased his precision and control. Naseem has now broken over 40 Indian-held records and has set world records in countries such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Iran, Egypt, China, Italy, and Bosnia. He is also the only Pakistani to have represented the country in international television programmes in Italy, Germany, Korea, China, and Singapore — setting world records on several of those platforms. Naseem continues to hold world records across multiple martial arts categories, including the most punches, kicks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, nunchaku strikes, and breaking techniques.
Business Recorder
29-06-2025
- Business Recorder
British woman claims record run across Australia
SYDNEY: British former footballer Fran Hurndall completed a 3,800-kilometre (2,360-mile) charity run across Australia on Sunday, claiming the fastest time on record for a woman. Raising money for victims of domestic violence, Hurndall ran the distance from Perth to Sydney in 60 days, her team said, despite suffering from an Achilles tendon injury and infected blisters. 'The run has been a wild ride and the physical and mental struggle has been unbelievable,' the 33-year-old said in a statement. 'What I have had to go through is absolutely nothing compared to the struggle of those women who live with the threat of domestic violence every single day.' Hurndall finished 17 days quicker than the previous claimed women's record in 2023, a team spokeswoman said, adding that she planned to lodge her accomplishment with Guinness World Records.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Express Tribune
UK man sprints into history with fastest Australia crossing on foot
British ultra-endurance athlete William Goodge claims to have set a new world record by running across Australia in just 35 days, beating the previous record by four days. The 31-year-old began his 3,800km (2,361-mile) journey on April 15 from Cottesloe Beach in Perth and crossed the finish line at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Monday, emotionally draped in an Australian flag and joined by his father. Goodge, originally from Bedfordshire, England, ran the equivalent of about 100 kilometers—or two-and-a-half marathons—every single day. His motivation came from a deeply personal place: honoring his late mother, Amanda, who passed away from cancer in 2018. His journey raised funds for cancer charities across the UK, US, and Australia. While the record is pending verification by Guinness World Records, it appears to surpass the previous mark held by Chris Turnbull, who completed the run in 39 days in 2023. Australian Nedd Brockmann had completed a similar feat in 47 days the year prior, raising millions for charity. Speaking to the BBC a day after the finish, Goodge said, 'It's the toughest thing I've ever done.' Throughout the run, he faced brutal conditions: a dust storm, extreme fatigue, and painful injuries that included rotting feet, lost toenails, and bone pain so severe it caused hallucinations. He also recalled the mental battle through the Nullabor Plain, a vast, harsh desert stretch in Australia's interior. Despite all odds, Goodge said he felt "very comfortable" once the run concluded. At the finish line, Goodge placed flowers at Bondi Beach in memory of his mother. 'She was the most special person in my life,' he told Guardian Australia. 'She would be proud of everything I've done—she'd also be concerned.' He told the Sydney Morning Herald that remembering his mother's strength during her illness helped him push through the pain. 'In the moments where it's tough, I think about the woman she was, and how she handled herself, and how she supported me.' Along his journey, Goodge saw much of Australia's iconic wildlife and landscapes—though he noted, most of the animals were sadly roadkill. Despite some online scrutiny over the accuracy of his run's tracking data, Goodge and his team insist all steps were accounted for. 'He is taking every single step,' his agent told Canadian Running magazine. Goodge previously claimed the title of fastest British man to run across the US, completing the route from Los Angeles to New York in 55 days.
