{"id":480626,"date":"2025-05-25T07:35:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T02:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=480626"},"modified":"2025-05-25T07:35:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T02:35:58","slug":"runners-brave-karachi-heat-humidity-in-spirited-half-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/runners-brave-karachi-heat-humidity-in-spirited-half-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Runners brave Karachi heat, humidity in spirited half marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> KARACHI<br \/>\nDespite scorching temperatures and stifling 82% humidity, runners from across the country showed unwavering determination as they participated in the One Run half marathon held in DHA, Karachi, on Saturday.<br \/>\nThe event, part of the One Run Global series, also featured 10-kilometre, 5-kilometre and 1-kilometre runs, drawing athletes from diverse backgrounds, including Karachi\u2019s expatriate community, to test their stamina.<br \/>\nIn the men\u2019s half marathon, Muhammad Riaz clinched first place, followed by Riaz Ahmed in second and Saddar in third place. Meanwhile, Mahnoor Fatima emerged victorious in the women\u2019s event, with Qandeel securing second place and Aqsa finishing third.<br \/>\nOrganiser Shoaib Nizami praised Karachi\u2019s resilience as the city hosted the event for the second consecutive year. \u201cIt\u2019s encouraging to see Karachi as part of this global running movement,\u201d Nizami said.<br \/>\n\u201cWe plan to expand this event on an even larger scale in the future.\u201d<br \/>\nOne Run Global synchronises half marathons across multiple cities worldwide on the same day, fostering a spirit of unity among runners. This year, Karachi\u2019s participants not only raced against the clock but also against the weather, proving that grit can outlast even the toughest conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI Despite scorching temperatures and stifling 82% humidity, runners from across the country showed unwavering determination as they participated in the One Run half marathon held in DHA, Karachi, on Saturday. 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