DHAKA, Feb 15, (V7N) – Imran Hasan and Shaolin Sigma emerged as champions in the men's and women's categories at the Run Bangladesh International Marathon, held at Hatirjheel on Friday.
This was the second edition of the marathon, with 2,500 runners from home and abroad participating. Organized by Run Bangladesh, the event aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about protecting Dhaka’s heritage.
Race Results
Participants competed in two distance categories:
25 km Men’s Category
Champion: Imran Hasan (1 hour 33 minutes 29 seconds)
Runner-up: Tanim Al Jisan
Third place: Ranjan Ghosh
25 km Women’s Category
Champion: Shaolin Sigma (2 hours 3 minutes 7 seconds)
Runner-up: Parul Das
Third place: Rebeka Sultana
10.3 km Category
Men’s Champion: Dwip Talukdar
Women’s Champion: Hamida Akhter Jeba
3 km Kids’ Run
Boys' Champion: Abhi Islam
Girls' Champion: Samiha Sneha
A Celebration of Health & Heritage
Sajnan Mohammad, co-founder and managing director of Run Bangladesh, expressed his excitement about the successful event:
"We are proud of our second edition. It wouldn’t have been possible without the enthusiasm of the runners, public support, and our sponsors. As this was held on Valentine’s Day, it became more than just a race—it was a celebration of love for running and togetherness."
Sponsors & Partners
The marathon was backed by multiple sponsors, including:
Title Sponsor: Turag Active
Co-Sponsor: Clemon
Media Partner: Jamuna Television, Prothom Alo
Health Partner: United Hospital
Coffee & Tea Partner: Ama Coffee, Kazi & Kazi Tea
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