Pyramids Half Marathon

Name: Pyramids Half Marathon
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Cairo, Egypt

21KCombo

Distances5K10K

BonusesMedalScenic

Dec 12, 2026 · 1 day🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

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Key Facts

Field

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The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon is an AIMS-certified race held at the Great Pyramids of Giza, featuring a two-day format with 5K, 10K, and 21K distances. The 2025 edition welcomed more than 10,000 runners from over 120 nationalities, and the 2026 edition will be the eighth annual event.

Why attend here

In December, Cairo's mild, dry weather makes for ideal running conditions as you loop past the Great Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. After crossing the finish line, soak up the history at the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum, then reward yourself with a plate of koshari or a cup of sweet mint tea at a local café.

Distance from you

From Columbus, US to Cairo, EG

~12.1h · 9,693 km

Cairo

combo

typical Dec weather · 2025

12 Fri

21°13°

0mm3.8 m/s

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Event Details

Finisher Medal

The premium finisher's medal has the iconic words 'I Raced Through History' stamped on the back.

Course

The course takes runners up close and personal to the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and each distance features a one-lap race course.