ANGKOR WAT MARATHON

The Angkor Wat archaeological park in Cambodia hosts two major running events annually: the Angkor Wat Half ​Marathon in December and the Angkor Wat Marathon in August. The half marathon, started in 1996, has grown to ​attract over 10,000 participants, including many international runners. It offers various race distances and ​supports landmine victims. The full marathon, introduced later, covers a 42.195 km course. Both events provide ​unique experiences of running through the UNESCO World Heritage site, passing ancient temples on mostly flat, ​paved roads. While the December event occurs in cooler weather, the August race showcases the lush "Angkor ​Green" scenery of the rainy season. These races combine athletic challenge with cultural immersion, though they ​don't typically attract elite runners due to modest prize purses compared to other international marathons.