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Where does the Luxor Egyptian Marathon begin?
The race begins near the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on Luxor's West Bank. The course passes sites such as Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon and royal tomb landscapes. [Experience Egypt](https://www.experienceegypt.eg/en/Event/72/egypt-marathon)
What distances are offered at the Luxor Egyptian Marathon?
The event has offered a 5K, 12K, half marathon of about 21 kilometers and a full marathon of about 42.195 kilometers. The exact menu can change by edition, so runners should check the current race page before registering. [Egyptian Marathon](https://www.egyptianmarathon.com/events/EgyptianLuxorMarathon2027)
When did the Luxor Egyptian Marathon begin?
The event's official history dates its beginning to 1992. Egypt's government described the January 9, 2026 race as the 33rd edition, which matches a long-running annual schedule. [Egypt State Information Service](https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/egypt-hosts-33rd-international-marathon-in-luxor/)
Is the Luxor Egyptian Marathon a road race or a trail race?
It is an AIMS-measured road marathon, although the route crosses rural West Bank roads and passes temples, tombs and agricultural areas. The setting is historic rather than a closed city circuit. [Egyptian Marathon](https://www.egyptianmarathon.com/events/EgyptianLuxorMarathon2027)
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