Angkor Wat International Half Marathon
06/12/2009
Place of event: Angkor Archaeological Park - in front of Angkor Wat
Connecting communities and environment with Responsible Tourism
The Angkor Wat International Half Marathon is an international charity event that has been running since 1996 for the benefit of landmine victims and other pressing issues in Cambodian development.
Join in the fun - options are available for everyone
The event is held in front of Angkor Wat - one of the wonders of the world and offers fantastic views, historical temples and water falls. The courses go around the main area of Angkor ruins and is an opportunity not to be missed.
Race types include; 21 km International Half Marathon, 10 km Road Race, 5 km Fun Run, 3 km Family Course, 21 km Wheel Chair, 10 km Artificial Limbs.
Additionally, there is a 30 km bike race that will take you around the magnificent temple complex and an 80 km race that will take you around a second loop. Due to popular demand, the cycle race is introduced as an exciting new event where teams can rent cycles that later will be used as a pro-poor tourism initiatve which creates employment opportunities.
Accommodation during the event
If you are looking for accommodation for the Angkor Half Marathon, please check out these fine properties that offer special rates for event participators. Make sure you note that you will participate in the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon (or any ot the other races available) when making a booking. 
Centrally located in Siem Reap with 158 luxurious rooms and suites, Angkor Holiday Hotel offers a range of facilities such as swimming pool and in-house spa and massage that will help you prepare and recover after doing the half marathon.
With the pre-registration office on the premises and a swimming pool to relax, City Angkor Hotel is a popular choice of accommodation for participants to the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon.
Working closely with many different organisations and projects in Siem Reap and Cambodia, Soria Moria Boutique Hotel also offers special rates for participants to the annual Angkor Wat International Half Marathon and Bike Rally 2009. December is, however, the absolute peak season, so make sure to book accommodation early and make sure you note that you will participate in the Half Marathon or any of the other events when making a booking.
