Alexandria Marathon
The Lowdown
The Alexandria Marathon is Alexandria's largest annual road race, organized by the local running community Alex Runners and returning for its 2026 edition on November 6. The race starts and finishes at the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina and follows a flat, fast course along the Mediterranean corniche, passing landmarks including Qaitbay Citadel, Stanley Bridge, and Montaza Palace Gardens (the half-marathon turnaround point) before finishing back at the library. Seven distances are on offer: the 42.195km Marathon, 21.0975km Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, a 2km Family Run, a 2km Youth Race, and a 500m Kids Race, drawing an expected field of more than 4,000 runners from over 30 countries. Race weekend includes an expo and bib collection at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina forecourt on November 4 and 5, with entry fees ranging from 9 EUR for the youth and kids races up to 31 EUR for the marathon and half-marathon. Online registration is open now through the official event's ticketing partner and closes November 1, 2026.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Bibliotheca Alexandrina (start/finish)
Eastern Harbour Corniche (km 3)
Qaitbay Citadel (km 8)
Stanley Bridge (km 14)
Montaza Palace Gardens (km 21, half-marathon turnaround)
Mediterranean Seafront (km 35)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Open to runners of all fitness levels, genders, and athletes with disabilities; some distances may carry a minimum age requirement
Required Documents
- Registration confirmation and valid ID or passport for bib collection at the race expo
Entry Methods
- Online registration via the official event's ticketing partner, worldsmarathons.com, linked from the official Alexandria Marathon site
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Event tickets are non-refundable, except that a full refund is available within 24 hours of registration if you change your mind
Organized by Alex Runners, an Alexandria-based running community and sports company
Flat, road course along the seaside with multiple loop sections; tagged wheelchair-friendly, charity, eco-friendly, and nonprofit on the registration platform
An optional 'any race' accommodation and local transportation package is also sold separately for 192 EUR
November race-day climate averages 18-22C with a Mediterranean sea breeze
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