Prestigious Attendance Highlights the Event

 MARAKEZ, one of Egypt’s leading real estate developers, confirmed its sponsorship of the 7th edition

of the Pyramids Half Marathon during a press conference at the Marriott Zamalek, organized by The Trifactory

This marks the fourth consecutive year that MARAKEZ has supported this iconic sporting event, which is expected

to host over 10,000 runners from more than 120 countries, running around the Pyramids of Giza on Saturday

December 13, 2025 Participants of all ages and skill levels can compete in multiple race categories

 including 5K, 10K, and 21K half-marathon distances

The press conference welcomed key figures, including Dr Ashraf Sobhy, Egyptian Minister

of Youth & Sports Eric Chevallier, French Ambassador to Egypt Ayman Hakky, Co-Founder & CEO

of The Trifactory Nadia Ezz, Executive Marketing & PR Director at MARAKEZ and Seifeldin Fawzy

Co-Founder & COO of The Trifactory Representatives from partner organizations, including Adel

El Sharkawy (Intertex & RA Sport) and Adrien Deboutteville-Delamare (Sanofi Egypt), also attended

MARAKEZ’s Commitment to Sports and Healthy Living

MARAKEZ has a longstanding partnership with The Trifactory, delivering successful sporting

events, including the annual Tough Mudder at District 5 Last year’s half marathon received

global recognition, with National Geographic calling it “the world’s most exhilarating running trail

The Ministries of Youth & Sports and Tourism play a central role in organizing and ensuring a safe

high-quality experience for all participants MARAKEZ continues to support these efforts while

promoting healthy lifestyles through innovative developments, including Egypt’s first jogging track

inside a shopping mall, integrating fitness into everyday life for communities

Inspiring Athletes and the Next Generation

MARAKEZ also invests in nurturing talent, supporting young athletes such as Hana Goda

Egypt’s youngest table tennis player, to inspire future generations Dr Ashraf Sobhy stated

This marathon aligns with our Ministry’s mission to strengthen Egypt’s sports culture and promote

a healthier society We are proud to support an event that brings together runners from Egypt and

abroad and encourages a healthy lifestyle Dasha Badrawi, Executive Vice Chairman of MARAKEZ, added

“For the past decade, MARAKEZ has focused on building communities that encourage active, healthy lifestyles

From 3,000 runners in the first edition to 10,000 this year, the growth of this event demonstrates its

remarkable impact Ambassador Eric Chevallier remarked The Pyramids Half Marathon

celebrates Egypt’s heritage and sports culture, uniting participants from around the world and

highlighting Egypt as a premier destination for international sporting events

Ayman Hakky, Co-Founder & CEO of The Trifactory, said “Our partnership with MARAKEZ allows

us to deliver a unique race experience, bringing athletes together in the shadow of one of the

world’s most iconic landmarks

Strategic Partners Support the Event

Alongside title sponsor MARAKEZ, the 2025 edition is supported by PUMA, Sanofi, Turkish

Airlines, Powerade, Heidelberg Materials, and other strategic partners The Pyramids

Half Marathon is both a major sporting event and a celebration of Egypt’s cultural heritage

fostering achievement, wellness, and community engagement After the press conference

MARAKEZ invited everyone to join the marathon and celebrate this year’s milestone edition