1. How can I participate in a Virtual Race?
The Virtual Race is open to everyone worldwide. Go to Racemate app. Find the Virtual Race and press join to register and purchase your ticket.
Activity Type
Anywhere Outdoors
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 am - 11:59 pm(GMT+02:00)
Distance
5K, 10K, 21K
Event Details
The sixth annual Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon returns on Saturday, December 14th, bringing together thousands of runners to #RaceThroughHistory at the last remaining
Event Details
The sixth annual Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon returns on Saturday, December 14th, bringing together thousands of runners to #RaceThroughHistory at the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza!
In case you can’t make it over to the Giza Pyramids Plateau for the live event, we’ve got a Virtual Race ready for you right here on Racemate! Select your distance – 5K, 10K, or 21K – and run at the destination of your choice, earning your medal as long as you complete your selected distance any time between 5:00 am and 11:59 pm on race day! Sign up now and get ready to take on the Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon Virtual Race!
الماراثون السنوي السادس للأهرامات يعود يوم السبت، 14 ديسمبر، ليجمع بين الآلاف من العدائين لخوض التحدي التاريخي عند إحدى عجائب العالم القديمة، أهرامات الجيزة العظيمة!
في حال عدم إمكانية حضورك لأهرامات الجيزة لحضور الحدث المباشر، لدينا سباق افتراضي جاهز لك هنا على التطبيق ! اختر مسافتك – 5 كم، 10 كم، أو 21 كم – واركض في الوجهة التي تختارها، واحصل على ميداليتك طالما أكملت المسافة التي اخترتها في أي وقت بين الساعة 5:00 صباحًا وحتى الساعة 11:59 مساءً في يوم السباق! سجل الآن واستعد لخوض ماراثون الأهرامات الافتراضي!
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Ticket
500 EGP
Organizer
Terms & Conditions
2. Do I need to purchase a ticket?
You can purchase your ticket via Racemate app. Racemate is available on Google Play and App Store. Once downloaded, go to the home screen where you will find the available virtual races. Select your virtual race and follow the in-app instructions to join and pay. You can purchase your ticket using VISA, Aman, or any e-wallet.
Once you have purchased your ticket successfully, you will be able to see that you have joined the race.
*Your ticket is non-refundable.
3. How do I start the Virtual Race?
Once you join the Virtual Race from the Racemate app, you must press “Run” from inside the Virtual Race on the Virtual Race day. You must run with your mobile phone while using the Racemate app to record your distance. Distance can only be run once in one singular track.
4. How can I guarantee my race would be valid?
For a Virtual Race to be valid you must:
- Run/ Walk outdoors during the set timeframe.
- Start the race from inside the specific race card during the set timeframe.
- Complete the distance you registered for in one singular track during the set timeframe.
- Have the phone in your pocket, armband, hand, or waist bag with Racemate app active.
- Receive any phone calls via headphones or earbuds for best pace reading while running.
* This virtual race can only be run once. It cannot be rerun.
**If any of these conditions are not met, you will be disqualified
***Any tracks with an unrealistic pace that does not pass our validation algorithm will be invalid, and hence you will be disqualified.
5. What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a digital adaptation of a physical, on-ground race, made available worldwide, enabling participants to complete the race from virtually anywhere in the world. It provides the flexibility to choose your own location and complete the specified distances within the designated timeframe of the original, on-ground race.
6. Where can I find my Virtual Race results?
Once you complete a valid Virtual Race, view your results and the leaderboard in the result screen. A result screen and preliminary leaderboard will be available for participants to view. The final leaderboard will be available at the end of the Virtual Race.
7. What are the prizes?
Prizes are decided and shipped by Race organizers and are subject to change for virtual race participants.
8. Shipment
Please ensure that you provide precise contact information and address details when purchasing your ticket. Shipping costs for the medal will vary depending on the shipping address and the recipient’s country. For participants outside the country of the event, to avoid incurring extra international shipping fees, please provide a local shipping address if one is available. Your medal/prize(s) will be delivered within 10-21 days after the conclusion of the race.
*Both Racemate and the race organizers retain all rights pertaining to the virtual race, including its rules and prizes.