Gezira island
Gezira Island is one of the best places to run in Cairo. Zamalek district, north of Gezira, is a wealthy residential area popular with business people and ex-pats. In the southern part of the island, there are several office buildings, the Cairo Tower, the Opera House, and the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art.
MAADI AREA
Maadi or al-Ma'adi is an affluent, leafy suburb 12km south of the city centre. This is one of the safer and greener places to run in Cairo. There is also subway service in the area.
RUNNING AT THE PYRAMIDS
One of the major wonders of the world surrounded by desert. The pyramids are indeed magnificent, but they are also a tourist attraction.
NASR CITY – CHILD PARK, INTERNATIONAL GARDEN
The city of Nasr, adjacent to Heliopolis, is the largest district in Cairo, located between the airport and Old Cairo. It's densely populated. The best option for running is the children's park in Makram Ebeid, there are nice trails where you can do a 1-1.5km loop.