THE PYRAMIDS MARATHON
15 february 2019
THE PYRAMIDS MARATHON
15 february 2019
THE PYRAMIDS MARATHON
15 february 2019
THE PYRAMIDS MARATHON
15 february 2019
THE PYRAMIDS MARATHON
15 february 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION
Marakez pyramids Half Marathon 2026
The eighth edition of the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon, organised by The TriFactory, will take place on Friday, December 11th, and Saturday, December 12th, at the Pyramids Plateau in Giza.
Make sure to go over the General Information below in detail. If you have any questions, make sure to reach out to The TriFactory at info@pyramidshalfmarathon.com.
SCHEDULE
Runners will be able to pick up their race packs at the Official Pyramids Half Marathon Race Expo, taking place at Mall of Arabia in El Sheikh Zayed district. The Expo will be operational on Wednesday, Thursday, and 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.
Wednesday, December 9th
12:00 – 20:00 — Race Pack Pick-Up at Expo
15:00 — English Briefing
17:00 — Arabic Briefing
Thursday, December 10th
12:00 – 20:00 — Race Pack Pick-Up at Expo
15:00 — English Briefing
17:00 — Arabic Briefing
Friday, December 11th – 5K Race
06:00 — Arrival of 5K runners
07:45 — Final call to the Start Line
08:00 — 5K Race Starts
09:30 — Awards Ceremony
14:00 – 18:00 — Race Pack Pick-Up at Expo
15:00 — English Briefing
17:00 — Arabic Briefing
Saturday, December 12th
5:00 am - Arrival of 10K & 21K runners
6:45 am - Final call to the Start Line
7:00 am - 10K & 21K Races Start
11:00 am - Awards Ceremony
Access to the Pyramids
Entering the Pyramids on Race Day will require an Access Bracelet. Access Bracelets must be collected from the Expo, with tickets for each category purchased there or online beforehand.
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Runners will receive their Runner Bracelet as part of their Race Pack.
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Spectators must purchase their Spectator Bracelet for a fee of EGP 200 if they intend to enter with friends and family who are running.
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Media personnel must register their names, parent entities, and equipment and receive their Media Bracelet at the Race Expo.
Kindly note that due to stringent requirements from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities and the Egyptian Tourism Police, access to the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon will only be permitted for those with access bracelets. Entry will be denied unless you are wearing a Runner Bracelet, a Spectator Bracelet, or a Media Bracelet.
getting to the race
Important: Entry to the Pyramids Complex via private vehicles is not permitted on Race Day.
Runners can arrive via the Official Race Buses (see below).
Alternatively, runners can be dropped off at the gate via Uber/taxi/friend or family member, of via London Cab, our official limousine partner.
Option 1 - Official Race Bus
Race Buses will be available from select points across Cairo. Runners can purchase a bus ticket for EGP 200 from our website or the Race Expo.
On Friday, December 11th (5K Race Day) buses will depart at 6:00 am from each point and head to the race, and will depart the Pyramids starting 10:30 am to take runners back to the same pick-up points.
On Saturday, December 12th (10K & 21K Race Day) buses will depart at 5:00 am from each point and head to the race, and will depart the Pyramids at 11:00 am to take runners back to the same pick-up points.
Race Bus pick-up points:
1. HyperOne (El Sheikh Zayed)
2. Total Gas Station Maadi Gate #2 (Maadi)
3. Emirates Gas Station next to Downtown Mall (New Cairo)
4. Abdelmoneim Riad Square (Downtown Cairo)
5. Heliopolis Sporting Club Main Gate (Heliopolis)
6. District 5 (New Cairo). Bus departs from in front of Breadfast HQ.
7. Mall of Arabia (6th of October). Bus departs from in front of Seoudi Supermarket at Gate 11.
8. Zamalek. Bus departs from in front of Imperial Boat.
9. CityStars (Nasr City). Bus departs from in front of InterContinental Hotel CityStars.
10. AUC (New Cairo). Bus departs from ChillOut AUC on South Teseen Street.
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Runners are highly encouraged to arrive via Race Bus, ensuring their entry to the Pyramids Complex, and avoiding any delays at security checkpoints. All 10 destinations above have been selected because it is easy for runners to park near them and then get on the bus. Specifically, District 5 and Mall of Arabia, our partner destinations, are excellent choices for runners looking to park and then take the bus.
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All passengers on Race Buses must have a bus pass and must have their access bracelets, either as registered runners or as spectators. Access passes are picked up from the Expo.
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Finally, please note that bus passes sold out last year. Make sure to purchase them as soon as possible to guarantee your spot on the bus.
Option 2 - Drop-off
Our official limousine partner, London Cab, is a great way for runners to arrive to the race. Runners can book their London Cab via their app or website, and ensure easy access to the Pyramids Complex on Race Day. Use this 15% promocode when booking for a special discount.
Alternatively, runners can be dropped off via ride-sharing services like Uber, taxi services, friends & family, or hotel limousines.
Start Line Zone
Upon arrival, runners should head to the Start Line Zone, where they will be able to:
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Find refreshments (Nestle water & Lamar juice)
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Deposit belongings at the Baggage Claim
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Use the portable toilets installed at the Start Line Zone
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Visit the Alfa Medical Group tent for any medical problems
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Head to the Spectator Zone to see your friends and family before the Race
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Take fun photos and pictures
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Attend the Awards Ceremony, where the winners will be announced
Running Conduct
Runners must complete the entire prescribed distance for their race within the cut-off time of three hours.
Runners are permitted to wear earphones while running.
Runners are requested to run on the right-hand side, as many of the roads within the Complex will be operated both ways, with runners going and coming along the same path.
To find out more about the RACE COURSE go over the RACE MAPS, click here.
TIMING
All runners will be timed using the MyLaps Timing System. The electronic timing chip will be fastened to the race number that every runner receives at the Race Expo. Final results will be posted online and organised via overall ranking and age groups.
Every runner’s time will begin when they cross the Start Line, and overall finish times will be calculated based on chip time, not gun time. This means you do not need to rush forward when the start signal is given – your time will be calculated when you cross the Start Line, even if that is several minutes after the start signal is given.
Ranking & Medals
Every Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon participant (21K, 10K, & 5K), receives an iconic finisher’s medal upon successful completion of their race. Kindly note that runners who do not finish the race will not be entitled to a race medal. Rankings will be organised in overall and age group categories and certificates will be available online. Overall winners (top three males and top three females for each distance) will receive special prizes.
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