Angkor Empire Marathon

Khmer Empire Marathon

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Sports & AdventureSiem Reap/Angkor
Dates2 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceWhat sets this race apart from Siem Reap's
Language["en"]Currency: KHR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Angkor Empire Marathon in Siem Reap/Angkor

The Angkor Empire Marathon is a full 42.195-kilometer race through the Angkor Archaeological Park, founded in 2014 and held each August to showcase the lush, rain-fed Angkor Green scenery of Cambodia's monsoon season. Alongside the full marathon, shorter half marathon, 10.5-kilometer, and 3-kilometer options let casual runners join, and the race has grown to draw thousands of participants from dozens of countries by its tenth edition.

Runners cross the start line directly in front of Angkor Wat's central sanctuary each August for the Angkor Empire Marathon, a full 42.195-kilometer road race founded in 2014 that threads through the Angkor Archaeological Park's temple complexes rather than looping around a conventional city course.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets this race apart from Siem Reap's older, better-known Angkor Wat International Half Marathon is timing and distance: the Empire Marathon runs in humid early August rather than cool December, deliberately choosing rainy-season scenery over comfortable running weather, and it is the only race inside the Angkor park offering the full 42

02

The mystery stays covered

kilometer marathon distance rather than capping out at a half marathon

03

The city starts moving

Founded in 2014, roughly two decades after its December counterpart, the race has grown steadily but still trails the half marathon's much larger international field, giving it a smaller, arguably more intimate reputation among distance runners chasing a full-marathon finish inside a UNESCO World Heritage site

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Runners pass directly among UNESCO World Heritage Angkor-era temple structures

Water and renewal

Living ritual

giving the race a distinctive fusion of modern endurance sport and passage through Khmer Empire-era religious architecture built centuries ago

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

2 August 2026

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Siem Reap/Angkor; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Lightweight, moisture-wicking running gear suited to hot, humid rainy-season conditions; waterproof shoe covers or trail-friendly running shoes help with wet, occasionally muddy sections of...

Safety

At Angkor Empire Marathon, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Siem Reap/Angkor, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["en"] · KHR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map11.56 N, 104.92 EOpen in Google Maps

Siem Reap/Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Nearest airportSAI — Siem Reap-Angkor
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Siem Reap/Angkor; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Siem Reap/Angkor, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Angkor Empire Marathon?

Angkor Empire Marathon is listed for 2 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Angkor Empire Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Siem Reap/Angkor, 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?

Dates confirmed in curated data. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Siem Reap/Angkor, Siem Reap 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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Listed dates2 August 2026
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