Outrunning The Pharaohs Since 1994
Egyptian Marathon
Starting under the historic temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Egyptian Marathon has been held regularly over the past 29 years proving to be the oldest ongoing marathon in Africa and the Middle East. With the marathon route going through multiple ancient locations such as the temple of Habou, temple of Amenophis. the Colossi of Memnon and much more, the Egyptian Marathon promises to be an unforgettable experience inspired by pharaonic tradition
Important to notice that our marathon is also accredited by the Abbott World Marathons Majors in which you can collect points amounting to being included in future Major Marathons events
Pharaonic Race 100 km
The idea was first initiated when in 1977 the Egyptian Egyptologist,Ahmed Moussa who while digging discovered a piece of rock telling the story of Pharaonic soldiers running a race of 100 Km. This race took place in 690-665 B.C, during the reign of king Taharka, when the king went to inspect an army camp and found the soldiers in perfect physical fitness. It was then that he laid down the rules for the running race.
The race was held in the area between Sakkara Pyramid and Faiyum Oasis, passing by Memphis, Dahshur Pyramid, Elleshet Pyramid, Kefren Pyramid ending at Hawara Pyramid at Faiyum.The King himself participated in part of the race to show his interest in the sport. The surprise in the translation of the hieroglyphic scriptures is that the winner completed the race in eight hours only To revive this memory the race will take place at the same area and with almost the same routing.
The Marathon was honored by the presence of:
1) The French runner Alan Mimoum, winner of the 1956 Olympic Gold Medal.
2) The German runner ceirpinski , winner of the 1976 1980 Olympic Gold Medal.
3) The German runner Roland Winkler, winner of the 1970 &1972 (championship).
4) The Italian runner Gelindo Bordin.winner of the Olympic Gold Medal.
5) Nakayama, The Japanese runner.
Main informathon
Marathon (AIMS measure), In-line, Skate, Wheelchair
LuxorRun (22.289 km)
Ramsis Run & walk (12.336km)
Hatshepsut Run & Walk (5 km)
Race categories: Male, Female, Open and Masters division.
Services: Every 2.5 km (Mineral water & Banana).
Temperature between 18-23 digress/humidity 44%, wind speed 4 knot (knot=1.15kn/H)..
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