Angkor Wat International Half Marathon

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. Not only does it support good causes, but it is an awesome event so it might be a good idea to make some space in your diary early.

 

Morning mist rises over the spectacular Angkor temples

 
Angkor Wat International Half Marathon 2010 will be held in front of Angkor Wat on Sunday 5 December 2010. Angkor Wat is one of the true wonders of the world and the race course offers fantastic views of historical temples and lush jungle reflecting in the ponds and moats as the morning mist rises. The courses go around the main area of Angkor ruins and is, truly, an opportunity not to be missed.

Join in the fun - options are available for everyone

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, on Saturday 4 December 2010, there will be arranged Angkor Wat Bike Race and Rally where options include 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, a cycle race has been introduced as an exciting new event where teams can rent cycles that later will be used as a pro-poor tourism initiative which creates employment opportunities.

Watch this space for online registrations...

The deadline for the online Angkor Half Marathon registration will be announced later.

Accommodation during the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon

If you are looking for accommodation for the Angkor Wat International 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 at the other races available) when making a booking.

Angkor Holiday Hotel

Centrally located in Siem Reap with a range of luxurious rooms and suites, Angkor Holiday Hotel offers many facilities such as swimming pool and in-house spa and massage that will help you prepare and recover after the half marathon.
 

City Angkor Hotel

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.

 

Soria Moria Boutique Hotel

Working closely with many different organizations 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. 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.

You can visit our budget , mid-range and top end sections for a wider selection of Siem Reap hotels and accommodation options and please also visit the Village Focus website for more information about the races and the work they do.