Sat. 10 Dec. 2022
Giza Governorate, EG
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
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
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
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Participants have to purchase a car pass ticket.
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher medals
Trophies
Races

5K Distance (Ages 12+)

Distance
  • 5 km
Start date
Sat. 10 Dec. 2022
Start time
08:00
Start location
Giza Necropolis, Giza Governorate (EG)
Finish location
Giza Necropolis, Giza Governorate (EG)
Cut-off
3h
Age categories
/ 12-90

10K Distance (Ages 14+)

Distance
  • 10 km
Start date
Sat. 10 Dec. 2022
Start time
08:00
Start location
Giza Necropolis, Giza Governorate (EG)
Finish location
Giza Necropolis, Giza Governorate (EG)
Cut-off
3h
Age categories
/ 14-90

21K Distance (Ages 16+)

Distance
  • 21 km
Start date
Sat. 10 Dec. 2022
Start time
08:00
Start location
Giza Necropolis, Giza Governorate (EG)
Finish location
Giza Necropolis, Giza Governorate (EG)
Cut-off
3h
Age categories
/ 16-90
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Phone
+201062768365