Couldn't run a kilometre. Now chasing every World Major finish line.
Khaled Alabdulghafour started running in January 2025. Not from a sporting background — just a decision to move. Within weeks he had structure. Within months, he was boarding flights to race.
In just over a year he has toed the line in seven countries — from the streets of Lisbon to the Burj Khalifa, from Nottingham to Doha. Every race a benchmark. Every finish line a new floor.
He runs with purpose — chasing distance, progression, and the experience of showing up on the world's biggest stages.
| Race | Country | Distance | Time | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kilometre | |||||
| 🇰🇼 | Police Run | Kuwait | 5.01K | 26:14 PB | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 15 Kilometre | |||||
| 🇹🇷 | Istanbul Marathon 15.5K | Turkey | 15.5K | Completed | 2025 |
| Half Marathon — 21.1K | |||||
| 🇬🇧 | Robin Hood Half Marathon | United Kingdom | 21.1K | Completed | 2025 |
| 🇪🇬 | Pyramids Half Marathon | Egypt | 21.23K | 2:27 | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 🇶🇦 | Doha Half Marathon | Qatar | 21.25K | 2:13 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 🇸🇦 | Riyadh Half Marathon | Saudi Arabia | 21.49K | 2:14 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 🇦🇪 | Burj2Burj Half Marathon | UAE | 21.22K | 2:09 PB | Feb 8, 2026 |
| Marathon — 42.2K | |||||
| 🇵🇹 | Lisbon Marathon | Portugal | 42.2K | 5:05 — Debut | 2025 |
| 🇬🇧 | London Marathon ★ | United Kingdom | 42.2K | April 2026 NEXT | 2026 |
| 🇳🇱 | Amsterdam Marathon | Netherlands | 42.2K | Oct 2026 UPCOMING | 2026 |
Founded in 2006, the Abbott World Marathon Majors is the most prestigious series in distance running — seven of the largest, most renowned marathons on the planet: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Sydney. Entry requires a qualifying time, a charity place, or years in a ballot lottery.
For amateur runners, completing all six original races earns the Six Star Finisher Medal — one of the rarest achievements in the sport. As of 2025, only around 22,480 runners across 139 nations have done it. Worldwide.
That is the target. London — April 2026 — is where it starts.
The GCC circuit. European city courses. Races in places worth travelling for. The half marathon is where Khaled races freely — testing form, chasing PBs, and enjoying the sport for what it is. If it's a great course, he's probably already signed up.
Whether you're a brand, a race organiser, a fellow runner, or just someone who wants to connect — the door is open.
"The road ahead is longer than the road behind — and that's exactly the point."
Khaled is selectively open to partnerships that align with the journey — running, travel, performance, and the lifestyle that comes with it. If it feels right, let's talk.