First Canal Palm Sargodha Marathon on October 4
SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 16, 2026) - The first Canal Palm Sargodha Marathon will be held on October 4, with athletes from across Pakistan expected to participate.
Canal Palm Managing Director Hassan Shah said at a press conference that the event aimed to promote sports, healthy living, and a positive image of Sargodha. He encouraged citizens, especially youth and families, to take part.
International athlete Ali Muhammad Awan noted that the marathon would feature three categories:
- 10km open
- 5km under-14
- 5km over-40
The 5km race will start and finish at the Canal Palm gate, passing through Chadhar Chowk, while the 10km race will cover No. 9 Chungi and Chadhar Chowk before returning to Canal Palm.
Registration is free, with online forms available on Canal Palm and Sports Department websites. Participants completing the race will receive certificates and medals.
The event is being organized with support from:
- Athletics Federation of Pakistan
- District administration
- Security agencies
- Sports Department
- University of Sargodha
- Superior College
- Other institutions
Major General (retd) Akram Sahi, Chairman South Asia Athletics and Vice President Asian Athletics, will be the chief guest. Women’s international athlete Musarat expressed that female athletes from across Pakistan have also shown strong interest in the event.