Angkor Empire Marathon

Overall score 3.2Good
Thin evidence3 sources#207 of 304 marathons

Siem Reap, Cambodia · 42.2 km

Race day Sun 8 Aug 2027

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Is it right for you?

First timer
Doable3.3
PR potential
Average3.0
Flat course
Mostly flat4.1
Getting in
Easy3.6
Crowds
Strong3.5

Watch out: Heat and humidity make later hours especially demanding. All 4

Held back by conditions (2.9) and race (3.1).

Best for

Provisional: based on 3 sources. Why

Raced it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Temple and forest scenery with a start beside Angkor Wat.
  • Recent accounts include a fast finisher and a runner finishing beyond the stated cutoff.
  • Athletes describe plentiful water and friendly local encouragement.

Watch out for

  • Heat and humidity make later hours especially demanding.
  • Vehicles have shared parts of the route in historical and recent accounts.
  • The dark start can have narrow, uneven footing.
  • Confirm the current cutoff; historical reports conflict and late-finisher permission was discretionary.

Latest or next race

Sun 8 Aug 2027

Entry about $75

Official race site(cambodia-events.org, opens in a new tab)
How to get in
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What runners say

Overall score 3.2 out of 5

3 reviews and race reports

Tone of the reviews and race reports

  • Positive2
  • Mixed1
  • Negative0

3 reviews

  • Tor Rønnow

    Raced 2026 · Tor on Marathon: Angkor Empire 2026

    Tone: Positive

    A late full-marathon finisher recommends the event and temple visit. Praises professional organization, friendly runners and plentiful water and energy drinks. The almost flat route became very hard in heat and humidity. Officials let him finish beyond the stated cutoff; that was individual discretion, not a general extension.

    Covers Course, Support, Conditions, Stay and travel

    Read on temperance.dk (Tor on Marathon: Angkor Empire 2026, opens in a new tab)

  • Akiko Sugo (菅生晶子)

    Raced 2026 · Akiko Sugo: Angkor Empire 2026

    Tone: Positive

    A returning-from-injury runner enjoyed the temples, children's encouragement and finish refreshments. Found collection quick and nearby toilets convenient. The narrow dark start had uneven footing; local vehicles shared sections. Pace groups became inconsistent and heat was severe. Reports prompt medical help for a companion after finishing.

    Covers Course, Support, Conditions, Stay and travel, Entry

    Read on note.com (Akiko Sugo: Angkor Empire 2026, opens in a new tab)

  • The Miles Runner

    Raced 2015 · The Miles Runner: Angkor Empire 2015

    Tone: Mixed

    Loved the race and people, but found the heat and humidity very difficult. Describes flat roads, staffed drink stops and intermittent village support. Toilets were scarce and morning traffic included heavy vehicles. Straightforward collection helped, though these operations belong to 2015.

    Covers Course, Support, Conditions, Stay and travel, Entry

    Read on themilesrunner.com (The Miles Runner: Angkor Empire 2015, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

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Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 28% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Runners value the temple setting and friendly people, while heat and traffic make the experience demanding. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.7

    Recent athletes praise registration and aid, though pace groups and road separation have limitations. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyDoable3.3

    Heat after sunrise and traffic call for preparation despite the mostly flat course. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialAverage3.0

    Multiple runners report heat and humidity slowing progress despite little climbing. · Medium confidence

Good. Scenery, road surface, closures, and room to run. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Course sceneryBeautiful4.1

    Independent runners praise the ancient temples, forest and sunrise views. · Medium confidence

  • Room to runRoomy3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

  • Road surfaceMixed3.3

    A 2026 athlete reports uneven footing near the dark start; road quality elsewhere is incompletely documented. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresPartly closed2.7

    Accounts from 2015 and 2026 describe vehicles sharing sections of the route. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Course flatnessMostly flat4.1

    Runners across editions consistently describe an almost flat route; verified elevation measurements are unavailable. · Medium confidence

  • Net downhillDownhill3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

Very good. Crowds, aid stations, the start, and pacers. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Start logisticsSmooth3.7

    A 2026 runner found collection quick and toilets convenient, but the dark start was narrow and uneven. · Low confidence

  • Pacers and timingSome pace groups3.3

    A 2026 athlete found the pace groups less consistent later in the race. · Low confidence

  • Crowd supportStrong3.5

    Athletes enjoy children and village encouragement, while support is less continuous along quieter stretches. · Medium confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.7

    Recent runners found water and drinks plentiful; an older report found toilets sparse. · Medium confidence

Good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 14% of the overall score.

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

  • Air temperatureWarm or cool2.7

    Several full-marathon runners describe difficult heat and humidity, especially after sunrise. · Medium confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

Good. How hard it is to get a place, and what you get for the fee. Counts for 8% of the overall score.

  • Getting inEasy3.6

    Direct registration is planned; a 2026 athlete reports entry closing early when capacity was reached. · Low confidence

  • Value for moneyGood value3.5

    The available runner accounts provide little detail about this factor. · Low confidence

Course

Route, 42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Surface
road
Start
04:30

Getting in

Entry
open

Getting there and staying

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Where to stay
Siem Reap
Book
Confirm early transport and current packet collection location with the organizer.
Getting around
The 2026 athlete describes a hotel collection venue; do not reuse it as a 2027 guarantee.

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Key facts

Location
Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Typical month
August
Distances
42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Sources

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