4th Commissioner’s Karachi Marathon held in Karachi

• The marathon was inaugurated by AIG Karachi Javed Alam Odho.
• A large number of citizen participated in the marathon.
• 4th Marathon held to promote peace and sports in the city.

KARACHI: The 4th Commissioner’s Karachi Marathon held today at Nishan-e-Pakistan Seaview with the aim of promoting peace and sports in the city.

The marathon was inaugurated by Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho at Nishan e Haider Park. A large number of citizen participated in the marathon.

Commissioner Karachi Mohammad Iqbal Memon said that foreign diplomats and dignitaries along with important personalities from different fields participated in this marathon. Strict security arrangements have been made at Seaview. The volunteers in uniform monitord the participants of the marathon.

Commissioner Karachi said that drinking water, first aid, washroom, food and drink facilities, and shuttle service have been provided at different places during the marathon, and fire brigade and first aid were also available to help in case of any kind of emergency.

Special arrangements have also been made for the provision of relief, on this occasion, ambulances and necessary medical personnel were also esent at various locations.

Volunteers were also present to guide the participants along with deputing traffic police personnel

Apart from this, every registered runner has been issued a chest number and only registered persons will be able to participate in the marathon.

Explaining the details of the competitions in the marathon, he said that there are two categories in the marathon for men and women, a race of twelve kilometers and seven and a half kilometers category, while the fun race of one kilometer, in addition to special children and there was a family fun race.
Rs 50,000 will given to the first place in each category, while the second place will get Rs 30,000 and the third place will get Rs 20,000.

Prizes and honors will be distributed in a colorful closing ceremony. Certificates will also be given to all the participants.