Lahore Marathon
| Lahore Marathon | |
|---|---|
Lahore Marathon Organized by Falcon Triathlon Club | |
| Date | February |
| Location | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.0975 km), 5 km |
| Established | 2005 |
| Official site | lahore-marathon |
The Lahore Marathon is an annual international road marathon held in Lahore, Pakistan on 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2012. The main event is the traditional 42.195 km marathon race. Other races in the marathon include a 10 km race, 5 km "Family Fun Run", and 3 km races for people with physical and visual impairment. The marathon is preceded by a gala dinner for international athletes, foreign dignitaries, government and corporate leaders. Approximately 26,000 people participated in the Lahore Marathon in total in 2007, making it one of the major marathons of the world.[1]
Following a long hiatus, the marathon was revived by the Falcon Triathlon Club (FTC), a Lahore-based endurance sports organization. The revived series, which started in 2024, includes a Full Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.0975 km), a 5 km road race, and a Kids' Fun Run. The event is now held in Bahria Town, Lahore.