The 28th Angkor Wat International Half Marathon on Sunday 03 December 2023
From the beginning ,this internationally recognized half marathon raises relief for the victims of antipersonnel mines in Cambodia. With the support of many Japanese running enthusiasts, the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon NGO started the race in 1996, with participants from all over the world. Attended by many landm
ine victims, this great international race takes place inside the ruins of Angkor Wat, a World Heritage Site, and has been held annually to give the victims courage and hope, as well as to appeal to the world to support the “ban on the use of antipersonnel mines.”
Purpose Event:
Runners from all over the world participate to support a ban on the manufacture and inhumane use of antipersonnel mines. Entry fees and additional financial support foster independence among landmine victims by helping provide prosthetic limbs, social reintegration programs, and supporting other relevant and needed programs such as education and prevention of HIV / AIDS. Another part of charity also goes to the support Children hospitals in Cambodia Such as Angkor Children Hospital and Kantha Bopha Children Hospital. Thanks to international support from around the world, both healthy and disabled people are inspired and encouraged by the competition, greatly benefiting many communities throughout Cambodia. Organizers: National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), Association of Athletics Federations Cambodia (Khmer AAF), Cambodian Events Organizer Co., Ltd (CEO)
2. Sanction By: Association of International Marathon and Road Race (AIMS).Association of Athletics Federations Cambodia (Khmer AAF)
3. Managed by: Angkor Wat International Half Marathon Organizing Committee (AMC)
Supported by:
The Royal Government of King dom of Cambodia, Siem Reap province Governmental Authority , Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Education Youth and Sports, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Apsara Authority, Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia currently in Japan, Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Cambodia consulate in Osaka, Association of Athletics Federations Asia, Japan Association of Athletics Federations, international organizations, ASEAN-Japan Centre, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tokyo Office, United Nations Population Fund, Cambodian Red Cross, Cambodia Trust, Mine Action Japan, Japan to Ban Landmines campaign, Sankei Shimbun, Sankei Sports, Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc., Sanyo newspaper, San’yohoso, Okayamahoso. Kausumigaura Marathon….
- Change of race distance: You are required to pay the difference between the applicable fee at the time of change and the fee you originally paid if fee for new race distance is higher (No refund if fee for new distance is lower), It is accepted before the deadline)
- Make sure that you have read and understand the Race Rules.
- Every runner get ID pass from Marathon Committee on the date of race pack collection at Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort & Spa in Siem Reap from 01-02 December 2023. This ID Pass will be permitted for free entrance to Angkor Area from 01-03 December 2023, but not allowed to go inside the temples. If you would like to visit inside the Angkor Ruins, applicants have an obligation to pay Angkor Entrance fee as $37 for 1day at the check point of Apsara Authority.
- Fund raised by the event will be contributed to the charity activities for landmine survivors and other charitable activities.