Cairo, 9th of February - For the third year in a row, The TriFactory was proud to organise the Saqqara Pyramid Race, presented by M squared, taking place at the world's oldest monumental masonry structure, the 5,000 year-old Step Pyramid of Saqqara. The Saqqara Pyramid Race will welcome 1,000 runners, taking them all up close to the ancient Step Pyramid of Saqqara. The race offers two distances, the 5K and 10K, providing a unique opportunity for runners to test their endurance while experiencing Egypt’s rich heritage, in what The TriFactory aptly calls a “Race Through History”.
Inaugurated in 2022 with the attendance of HE Dr Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth & Sports, the Saqqara Pyramid Race has proven to be a major local and international participation sports event, bringing in around a thousand runners per event, from almost 50 nationalities.
The TriFactory, Egypt’s leading organiser of mass participation sports events, is proud to announce that for the third year in a row, the Saqqara Pyramid Race falls under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, as well as the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority. The race is technically supervised by the Egyptian Athletics Federation, ensuring that all distances are organised to exact international standards, in line with major running races across the world.
The TriFactory is pleased to introduce M squared as the title sponsor for the 2024 edition of the Saqqara Pyramid Race, marking the first collaboration between the two organisations. The event also boasts a wide selection of local and international corporate partners, among them being PUMA, BP, Racemate, BOSCH, Danone, and more.
The 5K and 10K distances at the Saqqara Pyramid Race both offer exciting running experiences and are both professionally timed using the MyLaps timing system. The event welcomes runners of all ages, promising a thrilling and exciting #RaceThroughHistory for everyone.
“This event is not just a race; it's a journey through Egypt's captivating past. Hosting such events in these extraordinary destinations is our way of honouring the historical legacy of our country.” says Ayman Hakky, Founder & CEO of The TriFactory. “On a national level, the Saqqara Pyramid Race is one of the key running events that take place every year in Egypt and a major proponent of both sports tourism and nation-branding.”
The Saqqara Pyramid Race is proudly organised by The TriFactory and will take place on Friday, February 9th, 2024.