Pakistani runners shine at 2025 Chicago Marathon

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Pakistani runners from around the world presented impressive performances in 2025 Chicago marathon – one of the World World Marathon Majers – which attracted more than 53,000 participants this year.

The race presented a dynamic contingent of Pakistani athletes, including participants from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, as well as dual citizens and immigrants from the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway and the Gulf region, including 42.195 km from Chicago.

Leading the Pakistani contingent, Syed Ali Hamza, who was a Pakistani American based in Vilnova, Pennsylvania, who completed the race in two hours, 55 minutes and 14 seconds, making it the fastest Pakistani final. After that, a Pakistani -born, Salman Elias and a US -based runner, who ended in 2:56:39, and Nizar Nayani, who ended in 2:57:43.

Nayani said that under the Pakistani banner, a special meaning was added to its success.

“Running a marathon is a self -challenge, and especially to cross the final line and be able to represent the Pakistani runner, it all enables it.”

Among those who traveled from Pakistan, one of the country’s top marathon runners, Faisal Shafi, from Karachi, stood up with the time of 3:18:52, which made him the fastest runner in Pakistan this year. Shafi, an veteran marathon runner and seven star Finasher Shafi, said he went in with a specific packing strategy and got a personal milestone.

“I wanted to experiment with packing in the second half,” he said. “I maintained my pace in the first 20-25 km and later pushed it hard. This will be my most memorable run because I run my second half, sharply, something rare in walking long distances. I am happy and proud of my performance. “

Another highlight of Pakistan was Dania Ali of Karachi, who increased its global marathon in Chicago. Training on the streets of Karachi, he obtained his personal record with the time of 4:45:07, which identified a significant milestone in his traveling journey. His success praised the local running community.

Among women, Aisha Qamar, a US -based Brook Lane, was the fastest Pakistani runner with the time of 3:00:51, while Mehin Saleen Sheikh, a London -based British -based, went to 3:55:29. Karachi’s Sana Malik completed the race at 4:26:27, calling the Chicago environment unforgettable.

Sana said, “I think it was amazingly.” “I have never experienced a crowd like Chicago. It was an experience of remembering for decades, and I would continue to work hard to show better.”

Many other runners based in Pakistan also presented praiseworthy performances, including Bilal Omar (3:39:29), Shah Faisal Khan (3:57:36), Safdar Ali (4:06:45), Yasir Suleiman Memon (4:18:40), and Mohammed Tawar’s Yawar Siddiqui (3:45:26) from Islamabad and Siddiq Hameed (5:20:20:20:20:20:20:20:20:20:20:

Pakistani runners from abroad also felt their presence. Notable Finners included 3:44:59 Usman Sarud (Pakistani Americans, San Jose), 3:47:43, Ati Qi -ul -Hassan (Franklin), 4:12:34 Abbas Naqvi (US -based), and Imran Zafar (British Pakistani) 4:37:31.

A special moment came when Prince Rahim Agha Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, completed the marathon at 4:59:25 on the occasion of his 54th birthday. On the way, the followers made it “greeting birthday!” Say slogans.

Uganda’s Jacob Kepalimo won the men’s Elite in 2:02:23, followed by Kenya’s Amos Capero (2:03:54) and Alex Masai (2:04:37). In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Hoi Fiza Gajia claimed to be a victory ahead of Maj.

This year, the Chicago marathon showed the power, unity and spirit of Pakistani runners around the world. His performance not only reflected individual virtues but also highlighted Pakistan’s growing image in the global marathon scene.

Chicago marathon 2025: Pakistani Finners less than 6 hours

Syed Ali Hamza Pak (USA) Vilanova 2:55:14

Salman Elias USA Sammamish 2:56:39

Nizar Niyani USA Tombal 2:57:43

Artiza Haider Pak Evanston 3:00:50

Aisha Qamar USA Brooklyn 3:00:51

Faisal Shafi Pak Karachi 3:18:52

Mohammad Shah Pak Cincinnati 3:23:12

Bilal Omar Pak Karachi 3:39:29

Khola Ahmed nor – 3:40:21

Usman Sarud Pak (USA) San Jose 3:44:59

Muhammad Yawar Siddiqui Pak Islamabad 3:45:26

Attack Hassan Pak (USA) Franklin 3:47:43

Solomon Sheikh Pak (GBR) London 3:55:29

Shah Faisal Khan Pak Karachi 3:57:36

Tulsi Khan Pak Chicago 4:02:17

Safdar Ali Pak Karachi 4:06:45

Babar grass USA Chicago 4:11:41

Abbas Naqvi Pak (USA) Islamabad 4:12:34

Adnan Afzal USA Spring 4:14:42

Saba Lodhi Pak Vanchi 4: 17:00

Yasir Suleiman Memon Pak Karachi 4:18:40

Mohammad Amir Shafiq Pak (USA) Islamabad 4:20:24

Mohammad Tazdar Iqbal Pak Karachi 4:21:08

Sana Malik Pak Karachi 4:26:27

Khalid Sarfaraz Pak Abu Dhabi 4:36:46

Imran Zafar GBR Haro 4:37:31

Ghassan Tayyab Pak Naprill 4:42:45

Dania Ali Pak Karachi 4:45:07

Syed Ahsan Edge Pak Karachi 4:45:50

Raja Arifullah Khan Pak Riyadh 4:49:56

Mohammad Rizwan Khawaja America Scotted 5:12:19

Faraz Siddiqui Pak Vehican 5:19:56

Shazia Nawaz Pak (United Arab Emirates) Lahore 5:20:05

Sood Hamid Pak Lahore 5:20:05

Usman Rao Pak (USA) Karachi 5:16:16

Fawz Qamar Pak Gujran 5:31:48

Ahmed Khan Pak Bristol 5:47:47

Mohammad Yousuf Pak Karachi 5:58:19

Syeda Memona Hamdani Pak Karachi 5:58:31

Source: Chicago Marathon’s website