Be part of a landmark celebration of fitness and community in Pakistan's capital at the **Milo Islamabad Marathon 2026 on Sunday, January 25, 2026**. Organized by the pioneering community group Islamabad Run With Us (IRU), this 6th edition solidifies its status as the country's largest and most influential road running event, attracting local and international participants to a fast, scenic route along the iconic Jinnah Avenue. With start times from 6:30 AM at Bara Dari in F9 Park, runners can choose from a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a kids' fun run, all designed to welcome athletes of every level to Pakistan's growing running movement.
Important registration notes: the ticket price is fixed at PKR 4000, with no on-the-day sales, and participants must register by January 23rd to guarantee receiving a finisher's medal. As a community-built and community-driven event sponsored by Nestlé Pakistan, the marathon is more than just a race—it's a powerful symbol of unity, health, and the vibrant future of Pakistani running culture, offering an unforgettable experience in the heart of Islamabad.
Jan 25, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
-240 days remaining
$15.00
Jan 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
-240 days remaining
$15.00
Jan 25, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
-240 days remaining
$15.00
Jan 25, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
-240 days remaining
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Islamabad.
Learn more about the host city, Islamabad.
A modern planned city that is well-maintained and well-organised, Islamabad is Pakistan's clean, calm, and green capital. Founded in the 1960s, it attracts people from all over Pakistan, and hosts a large number of diplomats, politicians and government employees, making it one of the nation's most cosmopolitan and urbanized cities. Although it is only the country's ninth largest city, its metropolitan area is the country's third largest conurbation, with a population of over 4.5 million. Lying on the Pothohar Plateau in the north-east, within the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), it is regarded as the most developed city in Pakistan.
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