Kampong Thom Sambor Prei Kuk Run

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Sports & AdventureSambor Prei Kuk
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceFew races anywhere let runners pass
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KHR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Kampong Thom Sambor Prei Kuk Run in Sambor Prei Kuk

The Sambor Prei Kuk Run is a half marathon through Kampong Thom's UNESCO-listed pre-Angkorian brick temple complex, first held in 2019 and drawing Cambodian and international runners along forest paths threading past eighth- and ninth-century towers. Organizers pair the race with homestays in nearby villages and channel some proceeds toward local schools, blending athletic competition with heritage tourism and community fundraising.

Runners gather before dawn at the edge of Sambor Prei Kuk, Kampong Thom's pre-Angkorian brick temple complex, for a half marathon that threads its course through forested paths and around eighth- and ninth-century sanctuaries rather than city streets.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few races anywhere let runners pass ninth-century brick sanctuaries mid-course, and Sambor Prei Kuk's forest setting keeps the route shaded and relatively cool compared with open-road Cambodian races

02

The mystery stays covered

The homestay arrangement is unusual among Southeast Asian running events, putting visiting athletes directly into village households rather than hotels

03

The city starts moving

Because the temple complex only gained UNESCO status in 2017, the run doubles as a low-key promotional vehicle for a heritage site still building its tourism profile outside the well-trodden Angkor circuit

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Homestays with village families extend traditional Khmer hospitality to visiting runners

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and post-race temple visits let participants pay respects at the same brick sanctuaries they ran past

The sacred route

Living ritual

echoing the everyday reverence locals show the site

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Sambor Prei Kuk; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Standard running attire suited to heat and humidity, trail-capable shoes for uneven forest and temple-ground paths, and a hat or cap for the exposed final stretches.

Safety

At Kampong Thom Sambor Prei Kuk Run, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Sambor Prei Kuk you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.87 N, 105.04 EOpen in Google Maps

Sambor Prei Kuk, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia

Nearest airportSAI — Siem Reap-Angkor
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Sambor Prei Kuk; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Sambor Prei Kuk you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kampong Thom Sambor Prei Kuk Run?

Kampong Thom Sambor Prei Kuk Run is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kampong Thom Sambor Prei Kuk Run take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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?

Sambor Prei Kuk, Kampong Thom Province, 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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Official URLsamborpreikuk.gov.kh
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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