Join El Gouna Half Marathon 2026
El Gouna Half Marathon is the Red Sea's premier running event, taking place annually at Egypt's most beautiful coastal town: El Gouna!
First organised in 2019, El Gouna Half Marathon attracts over a thousand participants per event and regularly welcomes runners from over 50 nationalities. The event features four distances: the 5K Race, 10K Race, and 21K Half Marathon, and the 1K Kids Race targeting children ages 5-10. All four distances start at Abu Tig Marina, in the heart of El Gouna, and take runners on a tour of the destination, racing through areas including Downtown El Gouna, the Golf Course, Kite Centre Road, and much more.
El Gouna Half Marathon is organised by The TriFactory, Egypt's leading participation sports event organiser, in collaboration with El Gouna Red Sea and Orascom Development. The event is organised under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports and 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.
Sign up today and don't miss the chance to #RunElGouna on Saturday, November 21st, 2026.
Course details
Start address: Abu Tig Marina, Hurghada 2, Egypt
Finish address: Abu Tig Marina, Hurghada 2, Egypt
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Registration closes on 31 October (129 days left)
The current price step is valid until 30 June, 2026
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done Expo entry
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Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Location: AirZone at Abu Tig Marina Runners should pick up their Race Packs & Race Numbers on Friday, November 14th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
How do I get to the race location?
Runners are expected to make their way to El Gouna by Thursday, in order to collect their Race Packs and Race Numbers. El Gouna is located just 25 kilometers from Hurghada, meaning participants who are not Gouna residents can easily reach the destination via car or internal flight, while those traveling from major cities abroad can fly directly to Hurghada International Airport. Alternatively, participants can use a transportation service such as GoBus, Blue Bus, or other bus services that travel to El Gouna. There is parking available near the Start Line Zone, where participants will be able to park before the race begins.
Does the race has the Baggage storage facility ?
Participants should note that there is no baggage claim at El Gouna Half Marathon. Runners are advised to leave their belongings at their homes or hotels, in their parked vehicles, or with friends and family.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
