Under the auspices of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the fifth edition of the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon took place on Saturday, December 23rd, organized by The TriFactory
Cairo, 24th of December – For the fifth consecutive year, The TriFactory proudly organized the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon, Egypt’s flagship road running event, at Egypt’s most famous historical destination and the world’s last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramids of Giza. The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon took thousands of runners on a tour of the Pyramids Complex, showcasing the three legendary pyramids of Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the six lesser ones built for their queens.
Inaugurated in 2019 with the attendance of HE Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth & Sports, HE Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Minister of Antiquities, and HE Dr. Rania Al-Mashaat, Minister of Tourism, the Pyramids Half Marathon proved to be a major local and international participation sports event, attracting thousands of participants and regularly welcoming runners from over 80 nationalities.
The TriFactory, Egypt’s leading organizer of mass participation sports events, is proud to announce that, for the second consecutive year, the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon fell under the auspices of the Presidency of Egypt, as well as the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, and the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority. The race was technically supervised by the Egyptian Athletics Federation, ensuring that all distances were organized to exact international standards, in line with major running races across the world.
Earlier this year, The TriFactory secured the AIMS (Association of International Marathons) certification for the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon, making the event part of the global running race calendar. This further raised its profile and ensured all race results would be officially recognized by World Athletics, the global running and athletics federation.
In addition to these significant public and international partnerships, the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon boasted a wide selection of corporate partners, with PUMA, the international sports giant, being a chief among them. They provided an authentic race t-shirt for every single runner. Other notable sponsors of the race included BP, Abu Auf, EvaPharma, and, of course, title sponsor Marakez, the Egyptian real estate developer.
Apart from welcoming runners from all over the world, the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon was suitable for runners of all ages, with the 5K Fun Run welcoming runners as young as 10 years old, and runners as old as 80 participating in all three distances. The Pyramids Half Marathon was a fun, challenging, and unforgettable #RaceThroughHistory, perfect for runners of all ages and abilities.
During the launch of the fifth edition of the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon, the Minister of Youth and Sports expressed happiness, highlighting substantial growth in participant numbers and event activities. With over 4,000 participants and 82 nationalities, this year’s marathon offers various races, including 5km, 10km, and the challenging 21km.
Furthermore, the Ministry consistently strives to promote sports, broadening participation for the benefit of Egyptian society. This effort positively contributes to integrating sports into the tourism sector, providing an opportunity to explore Egypt’s rich heritage in a vibrant atmosphere.
Moreover, the Minister underscored that political leadership support places the health of Egyptian citizens at the forefront of government priorities during such events.
“We intend for the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon to become the MENA region’s most important running event, and the past several editions have proven its potential to do so,” said Ayman Hakky, Founder & CEO of The TriFactory. “On a national level, the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon is one of the key sporting events that take place every year in Egypt and a major proponent of both sports tourism and nation-branding. We are very proud to have received the official AIMS certification for the race and look forward to the years to come.”
The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon was proudly organised by The TriFactory. The race took place on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023.
About The TriFactory:
The TriFactory is Egypt’s leading sports event management company, specialising in mass participation sports events. Founded in 2015, the company has grown to become the leading supplier of endurance sports to the Egyptian market. The TriFactory is a fully licensed sports event organiser under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth & Sport, processing more than 15,000 race registrations per annum, and welcoming athletes of all ages and abilities, from complete newcomers to professional athletes.
The TriFactory’s portfolio of sports events includes our flagship multi-sport event, the Somabay Endurance Festival, road running races such as the Pyramids Half Marathon, El Gouna Half Marathon, and the Madinaty Half Marathon, trail runs including Trailmaster Wadi Degla, team-based challenges like the Relay Run, and our signature Yes Yoga Day yoga events.
The TriFactory is proud to cooperate with a variety of public partners including the Ministry of Youth & Sport, Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, Ministry of Environment, the Egyptian Athletics Federation, Cycling Federation, and Modern Pentathlon Federation, as well as Egyptian Paralympic Committee, to deliver events across the country at fantastic destinations.
