The International Pyramids Marathon took place in the Giza area known for its ancient pyramids.
Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, the Minister of Youth and Sports, observed the marathon activities.
The fifth edition of the marathon was launched, and the Minister of Youth and Sports expressed his happiness with the event. He noted that the number of participants in the marathon has increased annually, and this year there are over 4,000 runners from 82 countries. “5km, 10km, 21km” were the divisions for the marathon.
Since the marathon was held near the pyramids, the Minister of Sports continued, “The Ministry of Youth and Sports always aims to integrate sports with tourist and archaeological places, because Egypt has a great heritage.”
This year, the International Association for Marathon and Long-Distance Racing (AIMS) accredited the Al-Ahram Marathon.
The presidents of the Egyptian Athletics Federation and Modern Pentathlon Federation, Eng. Sherif El-Erian and Dr. Seif Shaheen, attended the marathon’s launch.
