Race through history The Pyramids Half Marathon invites runners from around the world to run at the most iconic of locations: the Great Pyramids of Giza. Egypt’s signature running event doesn’t just offer the 21K, but also the 10K and 6K distances, meaning anyone can take part and run through …
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Race through history
The Pyramids Half Marathon invites runners from around the world to run at the most iconic of locations: the Great Pyramids of Giza. Egypt’s signature running event doesn’t just offer the 21K, but also the 10K and 6K distances, meaning anyone can take part and run through 5000 years of history!
Destination
The Giza Plateau is the home of the Great Pyramids of Giza, world-renowned landmarks and among the best preserved structures remaining from Pharaonic times. The Pyramids Complex comprises the three main pyramids: Khufu, Kafre, and Menkaure. The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex and is attributed to Pharaoh Kafre.
Route
100% authentic. 100% amazing. The Pyramids Marathon takes you up close and personal to the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. Each distance features a one-lap route which starts and finishes at the Pyramids.
The Pyramids Marathon Presented By New Balance takes you up close and personal to the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. Each distance features a one-lap route which starts and finishes at the Pyramids. All three races will remain entirely within the Pyramids Complex, extending the amount of time runners can Race Through History, before crossing the finish line in front of the Pyramids. The race course features several rolling hills and one major incline, particularly for the 21K & 42K runners.
The 10K and 21K distances are both one-lap race courses. The 42K will feature a two-lap course, remaining entirely within the Pyramids Complex. At the end of the first lap, full marathon runners will bypass the Finish Line Zone and continue back towards the Start Line Zone. There, they will re-enter the course and begin their second lap, at the end of which they will enter the Finish Line Zone as normal and complete their race.
The TriFactory
The Pyramids Marathon is proudly organised by The TriFactory. The TriFactory is an Egyptian sports management company specialising in endurance sports and mass participation sports events.
Since its founding in 2015, The TriFactory has built up a portfolio of sports events organised to the highest of international standards including The Sahl Hasheesh Endurance Festival, The Magdi Yacoub Aswan Marathon and The Aquathlon, and the annual ItsWorthATri running campaign.
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