Pakistani distance runner Amin Mukaty’s NYC Marathon performance produced a landmark result for the country’s road-running scene: he covered the 42.195-kilometre New York City Marathon in two hours, 53 minutes and 42 seconds (2:53:42). That time made him the fastest Pakistani finisher at the 2026 edition and put him alone among Pakistani runners under the three-hour mark this year.
A sub-three-hour finish on a major course
A finish under three hours is a widely recognised benchmark in marathon running, and Mukaty reached it on one of the sport’s hardest city courses. He described the race as among the toughest in the world and said completing it in 2:53:42 was a special moment for him, for Pakistan and for ACTIVIT, the organisation that backs him. In brief remarks after the race, he thanked Almighty Allah for helping him achieve the feat.
Backing from ACTIVIT and what comes next
Mukaty competes as an ACTIVIT athlete and ambassador. The partnership, he and the organisation have indicated, covers medical care, nutrition and financial help aimed at preparing him for international races rather than sponsorship alone. He singled out Rd. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed and ACTIVIT for what he called full, “360-degree” support and motivation that kept him focused.
He has set himself the goal of finishing all six of the major international marathons he planned to run. After New York, he said only one of those races remains. With the prayers and support of his family, well-wishers and ACTIVIT, he said he hopes to complete that final marathon and treat it as an honour for himself and for Pakistan.
ACTIVIT publicly celebrated the New York result, framing its link with Mukaty as ongoing help for preparation, performance and representing Pakistan abroad. The 2:53:42 clocking now stands as another marker in his marathon career as he turns toward that last major.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Pakistani runner Amin Mukaty ne New York City Marathon 2026 ko 2 ghante 53 minute 42 second mein khatam kiya. Ye waqt teen ghante se kam hai, aur is saal woh akele Pakistani the jo itni tez finish kiye. Unhein ACTIVIT aur ghar walon ka support mila. Ab unka target hai ke bachi hui ek bari marathon bhi poori karen.
