Karachi Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
59–77°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Karachi Marathon is Pakistan's first World Athletics-certified marathon, held along the city's Sea View seafront. The flat, scenic course starts and finishes at Nishan-e-Pakistan on Sea View Road, heading east past the Clock Tower onto Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue and Do Darya Road, with a turnaround near the DHA Golf Club before returning to the finish. Alongside the full marathon, the event includes a half marathon, a marathon relay, and a 5K fun run, drawing thousands of runners each January. Now in its third year, the race has grown from a smaller commissioner-backed event into a nationally significant showcase for Karachi, with elite finishers earning prize money and support to represent Pakistan at international races such as the London Marathon. For the 2026 edition the event carried the BYD Karachi Marathon name under a new title-sponsorship partnership with BYD-Mega Motor Company, announced in November 2025. The title sponsor has changed in past editions.
Questions about the Karachi Marathon 2027
When is the Karachi Marathon 2027?
Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Where is the Karachi Marathon?
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
What time does the Karachi Marathon start?
The race starts at 6:30 AM, local time.
What is the Karachi Marathon time limit?
7 hours.
How do I enter the Karachi Marathon 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration via the official Intralaps registration portal.
How much does the Karachi Marathon 2027 cost?
Full Marathon - Early Bird: PKR 4,000. Full Marathon - Standard: PKR 5,500.
What is the Karachi Marathon elevation gain?
30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Karachi Marathon course like?
It passes Nishan-e-Pakistan, Sea View and Clock Tower.
What is the weather like at the Karachi Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 15–25 °C (59–77 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Karachi Marathon have?
4,000 participants. Medium-sized race.
Is the Karachi Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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