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
