Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon | December 2022

Sat. 10 Dec. 2022

Giza Governorate, EG

Registration closed

Event description

For the fourth year in a row, The TriFactory is proud to present the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon, our flagship running race which invited runners from around the world to #RaceThroughHistory at the most iconic of locations: the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Egypt’s signature running event features three classic distances, 5K, 10K, & 21K, meaning runners of all ages and abilities can take part and run through 5000 years of history.

Location

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Venue: Giza Necropolis
Address: Al Haram
Zip: 3512201
City: Giza Governorate
Country: Egypt

Races

5K Distance (Ages 12+) Sat. 10 Dec. 2022 \| 08:00	5 km
10K Distance (Ages 14+) Sat. 10 Dec. 2022 \| 08:00	10 km
21K Distance (Ages 16+) Sat. 10 Dec. 2022 \| 08:00	21 km

Registration

Registration open: Tue. 4 Oct. 2022
Registration close: Sat. 3 Dec. 2022 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation: Individual athletes
Included: Age Requirements: Minimum age for 5K participation: 12 years Minimum age for 10K participation: 14 years Minimum age for 21K participation: 16 years Age is calculated based on year of birth. The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon will be organised in accordance with international standards and the rules and regulations set forth by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the Egyptian Athletics Federation, and The TriFactory. Doping controls will be regulated by the relevant authorities and the Race Organiser reserves the right to request random drug testing of any athlete at the event.
Refund policy: Fees are non-refundable.

Tickets are non-refundable

Practical info

Races: Race information
Race pack collection: Runners will be able to pick up their race packs at the Official Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon Race Expo on the TWO DAYS preceding the marathon. The Race Expo will take place at Arkan Plaza in El Sheikh Zayed and will be operational for six hours on both Thursday & Friday for runners to drop by and pick up their Race Packs, attend the Race Briefings, and visit all of the exciting booths that will be set up there by our sponsors and partners.

Expo Day 1 (Thursday, December 8th)
14:00 – 20:00 Race Pack Pick-Up
18:00 English Briefing
19:00 Arabic Briefing

Expo Day 2 (Friday, December 9th)
12:00 – 20:00 Race Pack Pick-Up
18:00 English Briefing
19:00 Arabic Briefing