Alexandria Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
64–82°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
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.
Questions about the Alexandria Marathon 2026
When is the Alexandria Marathon 2026?
Friday, November 6, 2026.
Where is the Alexandria Marathon?
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.
What time does the Alexandria Marathon start?
The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.
What is the Alexandria Marathon time limit?
6 hours.
How do I enter the Alexandria Marathon 2026?
Registration is open. Nov 1, 2026: Registration Deadline. Ways in: Online registration via the official event's ticketing partner, worldsmarathons.com, linked from the official Alexandria Marathon site.
How much does the Alexandria Marathon 2026 cost?
Marathon Entry (42.195km): €31. Half-Marathon Entry (21.0975km): €31. 10K Entry: €26. 5K Entry: €17.
When and where is packet pickup for the Alexandria Marathon?
Nov 4, 2026: Two-day expo and bib pickup at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina forecourt, November 4-5, 2026. Free admission. Nov 6, 2026: All distances (Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2km Family Run, 2km Youth Race, 500m Kids Race) held along the Mediterranean corniche, starting and finishing at Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Race-day bib collection from 5:00 AM.
What is the Alexandria Marathon elevation gain?
40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Alexandria Marathon course like?
It passes Bibliotheca Alexandrina (start/finish), Eastern Harbour Corniche (km 3) and Qaitbay Citadel (km 8).
What is the weather like at the Alexandria Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 18–28 °C (64–82 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Alexandria Marathon have?
4,000 participants. Medium-sized race.
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