2025 Pyramids Half Marathon

The organization held around the Giza Plateau’s pyramids has become one of the regularly scheduled sporting events on the international road running calendar. The 2025 Pyramids Half Marathon was conducted with participation from athletes across multiple countries and featured several course options. Due to its setting within a historical and cultural context alongside the sport of running, the event attracted a large number of participants.

2025 Pyramids Half Marathon start (AA)

General Information

The 2025 Pyramids Half Marathon took place on 13 December 2025 in Giza, Egypt. The event was organized with the visitor center located near the Giza Pyramids serving as both the start and finish point. Three different distances were offered: 5 kilometers, 10 kilometers, and 21 kilometers. Both amateur and licensed athletes were permitted to participate.

Organization and Management

The 2025 edition of the Pyramids Half Marathon was organized as a sporting event supported by the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports. The event was planned in accordance with international athletics standards. The race was conducted in the road running category, with all courses laid out on fully closed-off roads.

Runners at the 2025 Pyramids Half Marathon (AA)

Participation and Countries

Approximately 10,000 runners from over 120 countries participated in the 2025 event. Participants included professional athletes, amateur runners, and competitors from various age groups. Athletes from Türkiye also took part, competing in different age categories across the courses.

Turkish athletes participating in the 2025 Pyramids Half Marathon (AA)

Courses and Distances

Three distinct courses were established for the Pyramids Half Marathon. The 5-kilometer course was designed with a relatively flat profile. The 10-kilometer and 21-kilometer courses included sections with undulating and hilly terrain. The race route followed main roads within the Giza Plateau, and all courses were carefully planned to remain within the boundaries of the historical site.

Race Program

The race day program for the 2025 Pyramids Half Marathon began in the morning hours. All athletes were required to enter the venue early. All three distances were run on the same day, starting at designated times. The official cutoff time for completing the courses was set at 11:00, after which all routes were closed. The award ceremony was held on the same day.

Age Categories and Eligibility Criteria

Age limits were determined according to the distance of each course. Runners aged 8 and above were eligible for the 5-kilometer race, those aged 12 and above for the 10-kilometer race, and those aged 16 and above for the 21-kilometer half marathon. Age calculations were based on the year of birth.

Technical Rules and Standards

The race was conducted in accordance with the rules of World Athletics. The 10-kilometer and 21-kilometer courses were certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). Doping controls were implemented as necessary during the event.

Runners at the 2025 Pyramids Half Marathon (AA)

Pre-Race Events

A race expo was organized for participants prior to the event. Race kits and bib numbers were distributed at a designated center over the two days preceding the event. Information sessions were held within the same area, providing participants with technical details about the organization and logistics of the race.

Awards and Rankings

Rankings for the Pyramids Half Marathon were determined based on overall standings and age categories. The top three finishers in both male and female categories for each course received awards. All participants who completed the race were awarded a finisher’s medal. No medals were awarded to those who did not complete the race.

Event Venue

The race took place on the Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the Great Sphinx. The Giza Pyramids area is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The race courses were planned entirely within the boundaries of this protected site.

2025 Pyramids Half Marathon (AA)