Pyramidenlauf 2026
Great Pyramid of Giza, EG 
13 Feb 2026 GENERAL INFO
The 45th edition of the Pyramidenlauf by the German School in Cairo, Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo, takes place on Friday 13 February 2026. The race distance is 6km and it's open to all participants.
The Giza Plateau is the home of the Great Pyramids of Giza, world-renowned landmarks and among the best preserved structures remaining from Pharaonic times. The Pyramids Complex comprises the three main pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex and is attributed to Pharaoh Khafre.
Runners will be able to pick up their race numbers at the school premises from 10-12 February every day from 08:00am to 02:00pm. On the day of the race participants and spectators should arrive to the Pyramids Complex (Fayoum Road Gate) between 6:30am and 7:20am at the latest.
Race Day Friday 13th of February
6:30am Arrival of runners and spectators
7:45am Final call to the Start Line
8:00am Race Start
9:30am Awards Ceremony
7:45am Final call to the Start Line
8:00am Race Start
9:30am Awards Ceremony
Runners must complete the entire prescribed distance for their race by walking or running without any help. Only runners with a race number can enter the race course, and this applies to parents as well. Please note that running with dogs is not allowed. The race starts and ends at the same place, the helipad.
- Red BIB Numbers:
- DEO Students 9.-12.Klasse
- All DEO Community categories
- All External Participants categories
- Yellow BIB Numbers:
- DEO Students 1.-4.Klasse
- DEO Students 5.-8.Klasse
- Blue BIB Numbers:
- Kindergarten (Untimed)
Runners will be timed using the MyLaps Timing System and will receive their full ranking after they cross the finish line. Winners will receive medals and special prizes at the Awards Ceremony based on the following categories:
- DEO Students 1.-4.Klasse
- DEO Students 5.-8.Klasse
- DEO Students 9.-12.Klasse
- DEO Community* 18Y-39Y
- DEO Community* 40Y-59Y
- DEO Community* 60+
- External Participants U19 (External Students)
- External Participants 19+ (External Adults)
*The "DEO Community" encompasses DEO staff, alumni, students' parents, and parents of alumni.
Tickets for the race are available to purchase online until 27 January 2026. (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 7 FEBRUARY 2026)
Please see the ticket prices below:
Please see the ticket prices below:
- 6km Race.......................EGP 700
- Spectator Pass.............EGP 350
- Car Pass.........................EGP 200
DEO Students are automatically registered and will receive their race numbers in class
DEO Staff will receive promo codes by email to sign up for a discounted price.
DEO Alumni can get a promo code from Verein Der Ehemaligen (VEDEO) to sign up for a discounted price. Please send an email to alumni@deokairo.de to receive your promo code.
All prices are exclusive of 14% VAT
- Payment of tickets can be made online.
- The Final Registration Deadline will be on 27 January 2026 (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 7 FEBRUARY 2026)
- Members can cancel their tickets before the Final Registration Deadline and receive the amount paid as credit in their electronic wallet. The credit can then be used to purchase a new ticket for any other event organised by The TriFactory. If a runner cancels their ticket following the Final Registration Deadline, they will not be eligible for a refund.
- Tickets cannot be transferred/resold to other participants under any circumstances.
- At the school premises, participants need to present a valid photo ID along with their email confirmation in order to receive their Race Number.