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The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon

4.3 (10)
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Gizeh, Egypt
13 Dec, 2025 (Sat)

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5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km

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About the event

The TriFactory is excited to host the annNow in its seventh edition, the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon is Egypt’s premier road race, offering an unforgettable opportunity to run alongside the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World—the Great Pyramid of Giza. Hosted by The TriFactory, the event features 5K, 10K, and 21K distances, with both the 10K and half marathon officially certified by AIMS. The course winds through the historic Giza Plateau, passing ancient temples, the Great Sphinx, and the three iconic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The terrain is varied, with gentle inclines that challenge runners without overwhelming them. Open to all ages and abilities, the race blends serious competition with awe-inspiring scenery. With thousands participating each year, it has become a bucket-list event for runners worldwide eager to #RaceThroughHistory.

Highlights

The only race that takes you through the heart of the Giza Plateau, right past the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

AIMS-certified 10K and 21K routes with rolling inclines

Races offered by this event

You have 29 weeks to prepare



Course details

Course highlights

ROUTE: The race course is fully pedestrianised and is staffed by The TriFactory event organisers and volunteers. The 5K course is fairly flat, while the 10K and 21K courses feature several rolling hills and inclines, including the long decline down to the Sphinx and resulting incline on the way back up towards the Finish Line. 100% authentic. 100% amazing. The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon takes you up close and personal to the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. Each distance features a one-lap race course that is timed using the MyLaps Timing System, the same system deployed at major sports events across the world, including the Olympic Games and the Boston Marathon.

Start address

Pyramids visitor center مركز زوار الأهرامات, الاهرام، Al Haram, Egypt

Finish address

Pyramids visitor center مركز زوار الأهرامات, الاهرام، Al Haram, Egypt

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Event T-shirts
Runner Bracelet
Custom bib number
Toilets
Goodie bag
E-certificate/e-diploma
Nutrition Stations
Expo entry
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Photo Service
Pacers
Medical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

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William Ashton
Country flag of US
Dec 2022
21.098 km

Bucket list race! Well organized and good vibes amongst the runners.

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Mohamed Wahab
Feb 2020
10 km

It was the first time to run in marathon and I loved it very much

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jingkun ouyang
Country flag of CN

why the T-shirt only has XXS size for me, and My acutual size is L, I cant accept this. its so bad

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Şennur Kuruş

everything was very good. i was very happy that the race organisation, the beauty of the running area, the adequacy of the CP, the cleanliness of the WCs. i hope i can go again next year Thank you

it was perfect

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RECEP BAHAR
Country flag of TR

542 / 5.000 The course was up and down. There were very sharp climbs. However, it was extremely enjoyable. The climate was very nice. The concrete floor on the course is quite long, so it requires being careful in order not to get injured. It was a very bad experience that they did not give anything to eat at the end of this challenging race. I could not find and eat anything, just drinks! I did not have any Egyptian Pounds with me either. It was very bad that they were selling in the course area. Runners should not be seen as customers at the finish line. The simultaneous starts of the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon races caused problems in the first kilometer. The slow runners blocking the left lane had a negative impact on the pace of the fast runners. Although 3 days have passed since the race, the photos have not been uploaded. There was no information about when they would be uploaded.

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Kati Wardenburg

The organization was very good. But I got a kind of angry on the track bc of the water and Powerade bottles. It's a way easier for runners to drink it of paper cups (not plastic!). Btw it's very useless to drink one sip and throw the hole bottle away. And it's also cheaper to not wast a hole bottle for one sip of water or Powerade. Also for the guys they picked up the trash. A empty cup is not that heavy as a bottle with still liquid in it is. So think about this and do the next time better for the runners, the environment and even for your self.

The elivator profile was taff but nice.

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Ahmed Abdelbaky
10 km

It was my first marathon. I ran 10 k in 1 h and 4 min and 40 sec. Overall ranking was 479. It was a very nice experience. The event was ver organized and the preparation for the event was great. The control was good. And of course the location is the best.

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Hossam Abbas

It was incredibly organized and the location was incredible

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Hosam Ibrahim
Country flag of EG
10 km

It was a wonderful run, the weather couldn't be better. I was prepared for the hills but it was harder than I thought, lost some time walking 🚶‍♂️ ( I am over 60 ). Thanks a million for the organisers.

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Francesca Aub-Robinson
Country flag of GB
21.098 km

Great effort with the organisation and security. The organisers learned a lot from last year, well done for doing it large and well. Pack pickup efficient. Lovely route with views to the Pyramids. Be warned, it is hilly - one long one and one very steep one. About 1/3 to 1/2 truly flat. Good atmosphere. No spectators on route for security reasons and not great for supporters. Finish area fine, with a coffee stall. It is set up for max participation so don't expect to get your PB because all participants start at the same time, whatever their code or speed. So the first few mins will be spent getting past walkers - unless you are up at the start line a good half hour before or are good at nipping past people. However, just enjoy a nice run out and take some pictures (plenty of people to help with that).

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