Phnom Penh International Half Marathon

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Sports & AdventurePhnom Penh

DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking

Duration1 dayListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceThe race's defining feature is its direct

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Phnom Penh International Half Marathon in Phnom Penh

The Phnom Penh International Half Marathon is an annual June road race through the Cambodian capital that raises funds for the Kantha Bopha children's hospital network while marking the Queen Mother's birthday, World Environment Day, and Olympic Day. The route has evolved over the years, recently shifting to start at Wat Botum Park and extend through the riverside developments of Koh Pich and Koh Norea, with four race distances from 21 kilometers down to a 2.5-kilometer fun run.

The Phnom Penh International Half Marathon is an annual road race held in the Cambodian capital that pairs competitive and recreational running with an explicit humanitarian purpose, directing proceeds toward the Kantha Bopha network of children's hospitals that provide free medical care to Cambodian children.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The race's defining feature is its direct funding pipeline to the Kantha Bopha children's hospitals, a network providing free pediatric care that has become one of Cambodia's most trusted health institutions, meaning every registration and sponsorship contributes to treatment for children who could not otherwise afford it

The mystery stays covered

Its calendar placement is also unusually layered, deliberately overlapping the Queen Mother's birthday, World Environment Day, and Olympic Day so that a single event carries royal, environmental, and sporting symbolism simultaneously

The city starts moving

The course's repeated redesigns, most recently threading through the still-developing Koh Pich and Koh Norea riverside districts, effectively track Phnom Penh's own rapid urban transformation over the past two decades

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

An annual charity road race benefiting Kantha Bopha children's hospitals

Water and renewal

Living ritual

four concurrent distance categories from 21 kilometers to a 2

The sacred route

Living ritual

5-kilometer fun run

The local code

Living ritual

ceremonial timing tied to the Queen Mother's birthday and international observance days

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and a route that has evolved with the capital's changing riverside infrastructure

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Phnom Penh to work differently.

What to wear

Lightweight, moisture-wicking running attire suited to hot, humid, and potentially rainy June conditions, along with a cap and sunglasses for the exposed riverside stretches of the course.

Safety

Phnom Penh International Half Marathon is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Phnom Penh.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map11.56 N, 104.92 E Open in Google Maps

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Nearest airportPNH — Phnom Penh

TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Phnom Penh to work differently.

Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Phnom Penh.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Phnom Penh via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Phnom Penh, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare fares Festival gearLightweight, moisture-wicking running attire suited to hot, humid, and potentially rainy June conditions, along with a cap and sunglasses for the exposed riverside stretches of the course.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cambodia and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Phnom Penh International Half Marathon?

Phnom Penh International Half Marathon is listed for Past edition: 14 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Phnom Penh International Half Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Phnom Penh International Half Marathon

Phnom Penh International Half Marathon in Phnom Penh

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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