El Gouna Half Marathon
The Trifactory’s El Gouna Half Marathon returns to the Red Sea’s premier tourist resort this November. The new edition will invite runners from all over Egypt and major cities in Europe to participate and compete in a new racecourse with improved routes and challenges.
Race Routes and Distances For 2024
Launched in 2019, the El Gouna Half Marathon has become a magnet for more than a thousand participants annually, drawing runners from over 30 countries. This year’s event offers four race categories: the 5K, 10K, and 21K Half Marathon, as well as a 1K Kids Race for children aged 5-10. Each race starts and finishes at Abu Tig Marina, located in the heart of El Gouna, and guides participants through key locations such as Downtown El Gouna, the Golf Course, Abydos Marina, Kite Centre Road, and other scenic areas.
Timing and Location
The half marathon will again take place in the heart of the resort town of El Gouna, the Red Sea’s premier tourist destination. The venue will provide runners with outstanding background scenery, courtesy of El Gouna’s 10 kilometers of coastline and 20 islands surrounded by lagoons.
The location is 20 kilometers north of Hurghada. Participants who are not local residents can reach El Gouna via car or internal flight. For those who will come from major cities abroad, there are flights that directly connect to Hurghada International Airport. Alternatively, participants can also look for transportation services directly traveling to El Gouna, such as Go Bus.
El Gouna Half Marathon 2024 will take place on November 16. But aside from the actual race, participants must also attend the briefing and preparation day before race day. Refer to the schedule below:
Friday, November 15th
- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Race Pack Pick-Up
- 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm: Briefing Sessions
Saturday, November 16th
- 6:00 am: Arrival at the Start Line Zone
- 7:00 am: 5K, 10K, & 21K Races Begin
- 10:00 am: 1K Kids Race
- 10:30 am: Awards Ceremony
Registration Information
Registration for the El Gouna Half Marathon 2024 is open online. Head to this link to register, read the terms and conditions, and finalize payment. For reference, refer to the list of prices per category below:
Lowest Price Guarantee (Until July 10th)
- 21K – EGP 700
- 10K – EGP 700
- 5K – EGP 700
- 1K Kids Race – EGP 250
Early-Bird Registration (Until September 1)
- 21K – EGP 850
- 10K – EGP 850
- 5K – EGP 850
- 1K Kids Race – EGP 250
General Registration (October 1st – October 31st)
- 21K – EGP 1000
- 10K – EGP 1000
- 5K – EGP 1000
- 1K Kids Race – EGP 250
About the Organizer
The TriFactory is one of Egypt’s most prominent sports organizers and management companies specializing in endurance sports, mainly running, swimming, cycling, skiing, and triathlon. Aside from the El Gouna Marathon, the TriFactory is also responsible for the formation and promotion of the Madinaty Half Marathon and Somabay Endurance Festival.
Learn more about the upcoming El Gouna Half Marathon and other Trifactory’s events by following their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram or sending an inquiry to info@thetrifactory.com.
