Runners

Your start linein Islamabad.

Races, group runs and training meetups across the capital, for first 5Ks through to ultras.

500+Active members
10-80Age range in years
60+Marathon finishers
15+Ultramarathon athletes
About IRC

We are not here to build the fastest runners in Islamabad. We are here to build a community that shows up for each other, discovers the city on foot, and keeps the capital moving, one run at a time.

Our runs

Find your pace, meet your people, and run together every week

Tuesday · 5:45 AM

Interval Session

Speed and turnover

Coached 400s and 800s with easy recoveries between. Scalable to every level, and yes, we run it in the heat.

MeetSports Complex
Pace4:00–5:00/km
Length6–8 km
Join the interval session
Thursday · 6:00 AM

Margalla Trail

Climb the hills

Hill repeats and switchbacks on the trails above the city. Strength for your legs and views over the capital.

MeetTrail 3 gate
PaceEffort based
Length7 km
Join the trail run
Saturday · 9:30 PM

Saturday Long Run

The weekend cornerstone

Longer city miles with pace groups, so nobody runs alone. Inclusive and free of cost.

MeetF-9 Park
Pace5:30–7:00/km
Length12–21 km
Join the long run
Sunday · 6:30 AM

Sunday Social

Run and connect

An easy 5K around Lake View, then chai and conversation. The best first run with the club.

MeetLake View Park
Pace6:30/km
Length5 km
Join the social run
Member stories

Runners who found their people along the way

“Saturday nights felt empty before the long run. Now it's the part of my week I plan everything else around.”
HamzaLong run regular
“The pace groups made it easy to join as a complete beginner. Nobody judged, everyone just showed up.”
AyeshaFirst 5K this year
“I moved to Islamabad knowing nobody. The club was the first place that felt like home.”
UsmanSocial runner
“Interval Tuesdays in June are brutal, and I wouldn't miss one.”
SanaTrack and speed
“Running the trails with a group is a different sport. You climb further when people are waiting at the top.”
BilalTrail runner
“I signed up for fitness. Three months later I have friends I actually see off the route.”
MehwishWeekend runner
“My daughter and I both run with IRC now. Ages 10 to 80 is not a slogan.”
TariqRunning with family
“Finished my first marathon with the people I met on a Sunday social run.”
FatimaMarathon finisher
“Saturday nights felt empty before the long run. Now it's the part of my week I plan everything else around.”
HamzaLong run regular
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Your next run starts with one simple step

Open to ages 10 to 80
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FAQ

Everything you need to know before your first run

No. IRC runs from first 5Ks to ultras, with pace groups for different goals, so there is always a group at your speed.

Our members range from 10 to 80 years old. Younger runners join with a parent or guardian.

In Islamabad’s parks, trails and streets, from neighbourhood routes to the Margalla Hills. Each event lists its meeting point.

Comfortable running shoes, water, and something reflective for early morning or night runs.

Register with IRC using the form above, pick a session, and we will share the details on WhatsApp.

Your next start line is this weekend