• Hundreds of runners participate in the Saqqara Pyramid Race at the site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in south-west of Cairo, Egypt. AP
    Hundreds of runners participate in the Saqqara Pyramid Race at the site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in south-west of Cairo, Egypt. AP
  • A man rides a donkey in front of a pyramid during the race in Giza. EPA
    A man rides a donkey in front of a pyramid during the race in Giza. EPA
  • Runners from around the world came to participate. EPA
    Runners from around the world came to participate. EPA
  • The race offers 5km and 10km distances. EPA
    The race offers 5km and 10km distances. EPA
  • Runners during the 10km race. AP
    Runners during the 10km race. AP
  • A runner passes a pyramid during the 10km race. AP
    A runner passes a pyramid during the 10km race. AP
  • The race at Egypt's Saqqara necropolis took place about 30km south of Cairo. AP
    The race at Egypt's Saqqara necropolis took place about 30km south of Cairo. AP
  • A runner runs through the historic Egyptian site. AFP
    A runner runs through the historic Egyptian site. AFP
  • Runners celebrate during the race. AFP
    Runners celebrate during the race. AFP
  • The race takes runners up close to the ancient Step Pyramid of Saqqara. AFP
    The race takes runners up close to the ancient Step Pyramid of Saqqara. AFP
  • A runner pushes a stroller as she takes part in race. AFP
    A runner pushes a stroller as she takes part in race. AFP

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The Saqqara Pyramid Race in Egypt - in pictures

Hundreds of runners take part in the race at the ancient site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Cairo

The National

February 18, 2023

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Updated: February 18, 2023, 7:53 AM