THE 3^rd ANGKOR EMPIRE MARATHON IN  SIEMREAP – KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA.

The first Angkor Empire Marathon has happened on 17 August 2014 with more than 2,200 runners from 42 countries, then second Angkor Empire Marathon wad hold on 09 August 2015 in the ancient city of Angkor Empire State of the last 11th century with expected 3,000 runners. the runners of this race have got the unique experience with  the ancient  atmosphere  and  natural scenery  along the  road race through  forest rice fields , traditional villages  and ancients temples in the heart of Angkor Era.

Although it is a rainy season in August, but on the race date, it is quite sunshine  with good temperature, and fortunately all runners have arrived to the finish line safely even the last runners came up to the finish line at 12.30 pm. They really had  the strong sportive spirit of the ancient time  as all runners passed by the Elephant Terrace stadium from  12^th century  in the tropical climate of Southeast Asia.

Mr. Alastair Slade who ran 42k after giving a constructive advice for the better arrangement of next year event, he also said: “ the actual nature of the course itself was OK- relatively flat, wide and well-marshaled. It was easy to follow. It was also great as a leading runner to have a bicycle escort for the entire run. the section on the U- turn along the villages towards Banteay Srey temple was really well supported, the villagers have made the atmosphere great! The volunteers did a great job with providing water & food along the route-many thanks to them and also to the bike riders who kept me company along the way!”.

This first full marathon in Cambodia has attracted 1,237 runners from overseas, and also waiting for world record runner to make a destination in the near future. In the name of race organizer, we would like to extend our deepest gratefulness and warmest thanks to all runners who have come to share experiences and friendship with Cambodian people, especially through this event participation, they have also done the charity to poor children in Angkor Children hospital, Kantha Bopha children hospital and the Cambodia Red Cross.

We are waiting to welcome  all runners around the world to present in our next year event on 07 August 2016.

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