Islamabad Running Club

Syed Mubariz Bukhari
Mubariz Bukhari emerges as our IRC Runner of the Year for 2023. Throughout the year, he has demonstrated outstanding performance in all distance races held in Islamabad. Beyond his remarkable athletic achievements, Mubariz is known for his humility and exceptional qualities as a human being. At the age of 21, he has showcased his ability to push limits and achieve the extraordinary.
Currently holding impressive best times of 16:50 for 5km, 35:04 for 10km, and 1:15:47 for the half marathon (21.1k), Mubariz has set his sights on conquering the Full Marathon distance (42.2 km)
He aspires to finish under 2 hours and 30 minutes in the coming years. We are thrilled to have him as a valuable member of our club and eagerly anticipate the fantastic years ahead, where he will be sharing his training expertise with all of us.

#2023 #21.1km

Here is the Result of Capital Half Marathon 2023 which was organized by Islamabad Running Club with support from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
Top Male & Female Finishers were
Male Podium Finishers
1. Nosherwan
2. Mubariz Bukhari
3. Tayyab Gohar

Female Podium Finishers
1. Christina Wieser
2. Umaira Sheraz
3. Khadeeja

We are thankful for the entire running community for supporting & participating in this race

And looking forward to more races in future, which will encourage a healthier lifestyle in society

Special shout out to , as 40 of their runners ran the race virtually in Karachi in a stormy rainy weather

Group shot of organisers and volunteers, before the start of the race 🏃 🏃‍♀️

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
Thank you for helping us put together this race for the running community
We, the Islamabad Running Club, appreciate your support. With your help, we are excited to create an event that not only promotes physical activity but also strengthens the bonds within our vibrant running community
Let's make it a great day for everyone who loves running!

#21.1km

𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟔𝟏 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

The Islamabad Running Club is excited to announce its official partnership with Raiment 61 for the much-anticipated Capital Half Marathon 2023. This partnership signifies a shared vision and commitment towards promoting running and enhancing societal well-being.

Raiment 61's belief in our vision and dedication towards our shared goal of promoting running culture and community betterment is truly appreciated by the Islamabad Running Club. Their support is instrumental in fostering an environment where athleticism thrives for the betterment of society.

In an endeavor to recognize and reward excellence, Raiment 61 will generously provide the highest quality trousers to our top 10 winners on the Half Marathon Day. These trousers are crafted from premium-grade fabrics, meticulously designed to offer comfort and enhance the performance of the athletes.

The Islamabad Running Club extends its heartfelt gratitude to Raiment 61 for their invaluable contribution to this prestigious event. Their gesture in providing high-quality trousers as prizes for the top achievers will not only serve as an encouragement but also aid in elevating the performance of our athletes.

The Islamabad Running Club and Raiment 61 invite all athletes, enthusiasts, and the community at large to be a part of this grand event on the race day. Join us as we celebrate athleticism, camaraderie, and the spirit of accomplishment.

Together, with Raiment 61's support and belief in our vision, the Capital Half Marathon 2023 is poised to be a memorable and impactful event, driving towards the collective betterment of our society through the medium of running. Raiment61

Emotional as I write this, from 120 kgs to The Istanbul Marathon 2023 Finisher. Against all odds, Alhamdolilah.
Owe it to my club "Islamabad Running Club (IRC)"

These were the words of Saad Sattar Khan when we spoke to him after his marathon finish. What a journey he has had, & we hope this becomes source of inspiration for everyone.

We can't wait to celebrate Saad's remarkable marathon finish, once he reaches back Islamabad later this month.

#42.2km

Half the distance
Double the fun
Dear All thank you for the overwhelming response for The Capital Half Marathon, 2023.

➡️ Hurry Up and register so you can secure free shirt along with finisher medal, as we have limited slots left for the Finisher Shirts
➡️ Registration Fee is Rs 1,000 Only
➡️ Those who have registered and not paid, please note you are eligible for first 100 slots only if you transfer the payment, and share screen shot on the following whatsapp no

Registration Link: (Link in BIO)
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Payment Details:
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Run/walk for pinktober and became part of an impactful movement towards a cancer-free future🎗️Samreen Gcs Girls Cycling Squad Pakistan

Attention: Kindly note that the Pinktober event has moved from Saturday to Sunday the 29th of October, 2023

Be a part of an impactful movement towards a cancer-free future 🎗️

Bringing Pinktober “RISE UP” in collaboration with Pinktober Pakistan to you

Register Now: https://intralaps.com/pinktoberislamabad

Join us:
Date: Sunday, 29th Oct, 2023
Venue: F-9 Park (F-8 Gate), Islamabad
Starting Time: 09:00 am

Pakistan’s biggest-ever contingent gears up for Berlin Marathon 2023 The prestigious marathon will be held on September 24

Today had the pleasure of going on and discuss their road to Berlin Marathon 2023 race
They are going to participate in the marathon (42 km distance) and represent our club and most importantly our country Pakistan
Moreover runners from karachi based running clubs, namely & .runners , are also going to represent our country in this race
They have been training for the past 16-20 weeks for this race, & we wish them the best of luck for performing their best in this world major marathon event. Almost 45,000 runners will be running this race

At IRC we put the "Fun" back in "Fitness". It's hard to justify working out in a dark gym when the sun is still shining outside. The local park is the perfect place to meet your fitness goals and it gets even better if its under the tutelege of IRC fitness pros💪
It was yet another family friendly Training day by IRC this Thursday , where the participants persevered through three gruelling circuits of High Intensity Interval Training.

PC: Affan Baig

Announcement: Due to inclement weather, the HIIT session has been postponed till tomorrow.

All smiles after a rigorous intervals session that truly tested stamina through repeated jog, run and sprint intervals.

It was the BIGGEST IRC SUCCESS STORY & TRAIL BLAZING run to date when 95% of the participants successfully completed the 14.9 km long ZOO to KP run.

Considering the difficulty of the route , participants were given three options or three stations where they had the opportunity to end their runs
1. Zoo till Daman e koh - Distance 3.5 Km
2. Zoo till Monal - Distance 9.5Km
3. Zoo till Kp border/isloo grill- Distance 14.9Km

The 2nd & 3rd options are considered as one of the toughest segments to run for any Athlete. Many of them have done the option 2 multiple times but option 3 was unexplored by majority considering the difficulty and uphill gradient . However as mentioned 95 percent participants opted for option 3 and tested their abilities , physical and mental strength to max. The total elevation for option was around 750M ( 2460FT).

The pleasant weather , fresh air and scenic route added to the thrill of the run which will no doubt remain in the participants mind as one of the most memorable run of their lives. It was heartwarming to see so many runners make it to the finish line at KP border today and a few adventurous souls even took the same route back.

Once again IRC has fulfilled its promise of promoting significant running and providing runners opportunities to test themselves to improve their fitness levels .

The signature IRC Zoo to KP run is the ultimate and classic benchmark to test yourself against. Its long enough to be a true test of fitness, stamina and pacing but short enough for most runners to manage with minimal training and practice.