Egyptian Luxor Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a temperature rise from 53°F at the start to 67°F by late morning. Light winds from the NNW may provide a slight challenge, but overall, conditions are favorable. With humidity at 45% and no rain expected, pacing can be steady, but runners should consider a conservative start to manage the warming trend.
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Race Info
The Egyptian Luxor Marathon starts at Hatshepsut Temple on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor and runs along the river past Medinet Habu, the Temple of Amenophis III and the Colossi of Memnon. The marathon is AIMS-measured, and the race weekend also includes a half marathon, a 12K and a 5K. All distances start at 7:00 AM in early January, with a six-hour cutoff for the marathon.
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | | 59°/72° | - | 46° | |
2025 | | 50°/70° | - | 43° | |
2024 | | 50°/64° | - | 40° | |
2023 | | 48°/63° | - | 37° | |
2022 | | 46°/64° | - | 39° |