2026Amsterdam Marathon
She finished in 3:36:31 in October, adding to her growing marathon count.
Sara Lodhi
Sara Lodhi is a UAE-based Pakistani marathon runner and mother of three, among the country's leading female distance runners. She started running at the end of 2021 and ran her first marathon a year later. Since then she has raced the world's major marathons, was the fastest Pakistani woman at the 2025 Boston Marathon, and won the Karachi Marathon in January 2026. She represents the first generation of Pakistani women in marathon running and the rapid rise of running culture in the UAE and Pakistan.
Years Active2021–Present
Personal Best3:17:41 (Berlin Marathon, 2023)
Career
Career Highlights
2026
2026Karachi Marathon and London
She won the Karachi Marathon in January in 3:33:26, then ran London in April for her 12th career marathon.
2025Boston Marathon
She ran 3:24:46 as a time-qualifier, the fastest Pakistani woman in the race. It was her ninth career marathon and fifth World Major.
2024Chicago Marathon
She finished in 3:45:54 in October, adding another World Major.
2023Tokyo and Berlin
She ran Tokyo in 3:37:27 in March, and then her personal best of 3:17:41 at Berlin in September, which earned her a Boston qualifying time.
2022First Marathon
She ran her first marathon at the end of the year, and has described running as therapy and a place to unwind.
2021Started Running
She began running at the end of 2021, barely managing a few hundred metres at first before needing to walk.
Personal Life & Education
Early Life
Full Name: Sara (Sarah) Lodhi
Birthdate: 1987
Birthplace/Hometown: Pakistan; based in the UAE.
Background: She took up running at the end of 2021 and has seen the sport grow rapidly in the UAE, calling herself humbled to be part of it.
Family & Personal Life
Marital Status: Married
Children: Three daughters.
Values: She says it matters to her, as a mother of three girls, to show that women can achieve anything they set their minds to. She calls this the first generation of Pakistani women running marathons.
Lifestyle
Impact & Influence:
She is a leading role model for Pakistani women in endurance sport and a visible figure in the Pakistani and Muslim running communities.
Brand Work:
She has worked with Adidas and ASICS and serves as an ambassador for The Run Show in the UAE.
Recognition:
Fastest Pakistani woman at Boston 2025 and Karachi Marathon winner (January 2026).
FAQs
Who is Sara Lodhi?
Sara Lodhi is a UAE-based Pakistani marathon runner and mother of three, one of Pakistan's leading women in distance running.
What is Sara Lodhi famous for?
She is famous for being the fastest Pakistani woman at the 2025 Boston Marathon and for winning the Karachi Marathon in 2026.
What is Sara Lodhi's marathon personal best?
Her best is 3:17:41, set at the Berlin Marathon in September 2023.
Is Sara Lodhi still competing?
Yes. She ran the Amsterdam Marathon in October 2026.
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