The fourth Pyramids Half Marathon took place this weekend on the outskirts of Cairo. EPA
The fourth Pyramids Half Marathon took place this weekend on the outskirts of Cairo. EPA
Runners from around the world, including these athletes from Morocco, took part. Reuters
Runners from around the world, including these athletes from Morocco, took part. Reuters
Participants could attempt distances of 5, 10 and 21km on the Giza Plateau. EPA
Participants could attempt distances of 5, 10 and 21km on the Giza Plateau. EPA
Participants of all capabilities were encouraged to take part. Reuters
Participants of all capabilities were encouraged to take part. Reuters
Packets of 'Good Water', launched at the Cop27 summit, were on offer to sustain the runners. Reuters
Packets of 'Good Water', launched at the Cop27 summit, were on offer to sustain the runners. Reuters
The half marathon is also referred to as the 'Race Through History'. Reuters
The half marathon is also referred to as the 'Race Through History'. Reuters
The pyramids provide a spectacular backdrop. Reuters
The pyramids provide a spectacular backdrop. Reuters
Some were too focused on the task in hand to admire the scenery. Reuters
Some were too focused on the task in hand to admire the scenery. Reuters
A pyramid towers over runners in Giza. Reuters
A pyramid towers over runners in Giza. Reuters

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The Pyramids Half Marathon - in pictures

Runners from around the world take part in the 'Race Through History'

The National

December 11, 2022

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Updated: June 17, 2023, 1:29 PM`
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