The Ultimate Guide to Marathons in Egypt 2023

Marathons in Egypt 2023 will blow your mind, there are many available and we will keep updating this page with all the information that you need to know about all the running races and marathons in Egypt 2023

Kickstart the 2023 running season with a marathon in beautiful Egypt! This guide will provide you with information on marathons happening in the country and how to participate.

Marathons in Egypt 2023

Looking for a unique way to kickstart the 2023 running season? How about joining a marathon in the beautiful country of Egypt? This guide will give you all the necessary details on upcoming marathons and how to register for them. Enjoy the grandeur of ancient monuments, breathtaking deserts, and oases while participating in high-caliber events!

When to Run in Egypt?

Egypt is hospitable for runners all year round although peak months are March, April, and October during spring and fall. The temperatures remain pleasant in these months with just the right amount of sun rays and humidity to simulate running performance while avoiding extreme weather. However, events that coincide with religious holidays can be crowded, so plan your run accordingly!

Which Marathons are Available in Egypt?

There are several marathons available in Egypt each year, depending on the season. In the spring months of March and April, some of the most popular events include the Cairo Marathon, Hathor Ultra Marathon, and Alexandria Marathon. In the fall, Pyramids Marathon is one of the biggest marathons available in Egypt. For anyone looking to take on a challenge, these events provide breathtaking sceneries and a chance to explore different parts of the country that are often overlooked!

How to register for MARATHONS IN EGYPT 2023?

Most of the races happening in Egypt now have online portals for registrations and you can pay online. and many MARATHONS IN EGYPT 2023 will give you the option to pay in cash in certain ways.

To register for any MARATHONS IN EGYPT 2023 all you need if you are a local is an id and an online payment method. and if you are an international runner you will need to add your passport number instead of your id.

Marathons in Egypt 2023 schedule

January

(13 Jan) Luxor International Marathon
(20 Jan) Night Runners Ultramarathon
(27 Jan) Marathon Cairo

February

(17 Feb) Saqqra Pyramid 5K Race
(24 Feb) Kafr El Sheikh Half Marathon

March

(2-4 Mar) Qarun Trail Ultramarathon
(10 Mar) Cairo Runners Marathon
(18 Mar) Wadi Degla Ultra Trail Series

April

(TBC) Trifactory Ramadan Relay Race

(28 April) Great Egyptian River Nile Marathon

May

(12 May) Alex Night Runners HM
(12 May) Madinaty Half Marathon
(25-27 May) Somabay Endurance Festival (TBC)

June

No races announced yet

July

No races announced yet

August

(4 Aug) Let’s Tri Vol 4 (TBC)

September

(2 Sep) Roody 53K (TBC)
(15 Sep) Trail Master Vol 3 (TBC)

October

Alexandria Marathon 42K, 21K, 10K, 5K

Hathor Trail Ultramarathon

November

(3 Nov) Gouna Half Marathon (TBC)
(17 Nov) Ironman Egypt 70.3 Vol.3 (Sahl Hasheesh) (TBC)

December

(8 Dec) Pyramids Half Marathon TBC

(15 Dec) Zoser Ultramarathon

Summary

This is a summary about all the marathons and races that are planned to happen in egypt in 2023. We will keep this page updated with all the new entries and if there is adjustments in any race date.

You can click on any race of MARATHONS IN EGYPT 2023 and know more about the race,l or you can check one of our previous videos about MARATHONS IN EGYPT 2023

All of the MARATHONS IN EGYPT 2023 are editions from previous marathons already held by the same organizers so most of the races are very well organized and there is a lot of history behind it.