Said to be the world's oldest monumental masonry structure, the unique pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara is part of a mortuary complex for the 3rd Dynasty king Djoser. Created by the architect Imhotep, it is a unique stepped pyramid with 6 tiers. The blue tiles of Djoser's tomb, the hieroglyphs in the pyramid of Pepi I, and the Doors of the Cats (Abwab el Qotat) are all breathtaking scenes. Find out more about the Saqqara Necropolis on the Egyptian Tourism Authority website here, or watch the 'Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb' on Netflix here.

6:00 am - 7:45 am     Arrival and Race Number Pick-Up
8:00 am                     5K , 10K & 21k Races Start 
9:30 am                     Awards Ceremony

The Saqqara Pyramid Race is open to all runners. The minimum age for the 5K Race is 8 years old and 12 years for the 10K Race. Age is calculated based on year of birth.

The Saqqara Pyramid Race will be organised in accordance with international standards and the rules and regulations set forth by World Athletics, the Egyptian Athletics Federation, and The TriFactory. Doping controls will be regulated by the relevant authorities and the Race Organiser reserves the right to request random drug testing of any athlete at the event.

Every Saqqara Pyramid Race participant will receive a finisher’s medal upon successful completion of their race. Rankings will be organised in overall and age group categories. Overall winners (top three males and top three females) will receive special prizes.

Tickets for the Saqqara Pyramid Race include Race Number (with MyLaps Timing Strip) and access to the Saqqara Necropolis, as well as the Finisher T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, and digital certificate, all three of which are received following successful completion of the race distance. 

        5K---------------EGP 900
        10K--------------EGP 900
     

      5K---------------EGP 1,100
      10K--------------EGP 1,100
    

     5K---------------EGP 1,300

     10K--------------EGP 1,300

Ticket prices exclude the 14% VAT (Value Added Tax).

1. Payment of tickets can be made online.

2. Ticket Changes: Ticket holders may change their race choice before the General Registration Deadline by canceling the ticket and purchasing a new one. In this case, the new ticket will be purchased at the price point valid at the new date of purchase. If the new date of purchase falls under a new ticketing phase, then ticket buyers will not benefit from the lower price they had paid during an earlier ticket phase.

3. Ticket Cancellation: Ticket holders can cancel their tickets before the General Registration Deadline and receive the full amount paid as credit in their electronic wallet, to be used for future purchases. For a step-by-step guide on how to cancel your ticket, please visit our FAQs here.

4. Following the General Registration Deadline, no changes or cancellations will be possible, regardless of personal or medical circumstances, including COVID-19 or otherwise. A full refund will only be allowed in the event that a government-declared lockdown is enforced and the race is cancelled or postponed.

5. Tickets cannot be transferred/resold to other participants under any circumstances. At the Expo/Race Pack Pick-Up, participants must present a valid photo ID that matches their ticket, in order to receive their Race Pack Pick-Up.

6. Running on behalf of someone else or sneaking into the race without a ticket will result in a permanent ban from The TriFactory events. 

7. Ticket fees do not include Value Added Tax (14% VAT).

8. Ticket fees do not include accommodation or transportation.