Within the framework of supporting sports events and healthy lifestyle patterns, and alongside enhancing community participation, Q Developments is preparing to take part in the largest sports marathon within Cairo Governorate, in its capacity as the Title Partner of the event, with the marathon bearing this year the name Q Cairo Marathon.

The marathon activities will kick off with a series of preparatory events through a Pre-Event exhibition held over three days, on February 3, 4, and 5, aiming to prepare participants and introduce them to the details of the various races, in addition to interactive and sponsorship-related activities accompanying the event.
The main race day will take place on February 6, in the vicinity of Merryland Park in Heliopolis, with the participation of more than 5,000 runners from different ages and age groups, in a sports event considered the largest of its kind to be held in Cairo.

The marathon includes several races suitable for different levels, namely:
• 21-kilometer race
• 10-kilometer race
• 5-kilometer race
• Family Run

The event is scheduled to witness the distribution of commemorative medals and cash prizes to the winners, in a celebratory atmosphere reflecting the spirit of challenge and positive competition, and affirming the importance of sport as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

In this context, Engineer Ahmed Thabet, Chairman of Q Developments, stated:

“Q Developments is keen to sponsor and support sports and health-related activities as an integral part of our social responsibility, and out of our belief in the importance of sport in improving quality of life. We are also keen, across all our real estate projects, to take this dimension into consideration by designing open spaces and facilities that enable residents of our projects to practice various sports and encourage a healthy and balanced lifestyle.”

Q Developments also praised the role of the Ministry of Youth and Sports for its support and sponsorship of such major sports events, and its active and organizational role in presenting a civilized image of the marathon, reflecting the Egyptian state’s interest in encouraging community sports and promoting a culture of healthy living.

The company further commends the significant organizational efforts exerted by the Cairo Runners team, the organizer of the marathon, for delivering a distinguished professional level in planning and execution, ensuring that the event comes out in a manner befitting its size and stature as the largest marathon held within Cairo.
The organization of this marathon comes within the framework of Q Developments’ vision to support major sports initiatives and contribute to creating sustainable community events that enhance quality of life and place Cairo on the map of regional sports events.