Running: Upcoming Thailand Running Events 2014

Sihanoukeville Half Marathon  9 March 2014 Held for the third time in Cambodia's premier beach destination, the Sihanoukeville Half Marathon attracts runners from both Cambodia and overseas. Organized by the experienced team of the Angkor Wat Half Marathon runners can expect a well organized race in the beautiful surroundings of coastal Cambodia. Register here.  Supersports 10 Miles International Run  16 March 2014 Warning: This race is SELLING OUT fast! Instead of running a usual distance like in other events, this "Supersports 10 Miles International Run" will offer you a distance of 10 miles so if you think you can run more than 10 Km but probably not yet a half marathon, this is the one to go! The event will also offer shorter distances of 5 and 2 miles. Register here.  Laguna Lang Co Triathlon  29 March 2014 After a successful first edition the Laguna Lang Co Triathlon is returning for a second year and is expected to be even bigger and better than in the first year. Staged on Saturday, 29 March 2014 the triathlon will be comprised of a 1.8k Swim, 62k Bike and a 12k Run. A triathlon team relay, a duathlon and a 62 k Bike Race will round off the event program. Early bird entry fees are available until 15 January. Register and book accommodation here.  Eco Slow Marathon INBA  13 April 2014 Marathon is about the finishing time. So called "Good Runner" and the others are often judged only by their finishing time. But, ECO SLOW MARATHON INBA 2014 is different. At ECO INBA, you are not just NUMBERS, but you are all HEROES who donate to Japan earthquake victims and clean up our community to raise environmental and humanitarian awareness for Peace. Because we believe sports has a power to change the world. Register here.  Laguna Phuket International Marathon  8 June 2014 Starting and finishing at the Laguna Phuket integrated resort, the Laguna Phuket International Marathon is Southeast Asia's leading destination marathon. The 9th edition of the event will take place on 8 June 2014 with close to 5,000 runners expected to take part including more than 1,500 international runners from 45 countries giving the event a truly international feel. Several race distances are on offer from a marathon, a half marathon, a 10.5K Run, a 5K Walk to a 2K Kids Run making this an event for the whole family. Register and book accommodation specials here.  Khmer Empire Marathon 17 August 2014 The 1st Khmer Empire Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on one of famous heritage in the world which is designed a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1992. Event will be held at the Angkor Wat area in the most famous Angkor Wat ruins. Angkor Archaeological Park located in northern Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century CE. These include the famous temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon temple with its countless sculptural decorations. Register here.  Mizuno River Kwai Int'l Half Marathon 14 September 2014 The Mizuno River Kwai Half Marathon is the oldest road race in Thailand. Organizer by Amazing Field with pioneering race director Songkram Kraisonthi, the 33rd edition of the race will be held on 14 September 2014 with the start and finish at River Kwai Village Resort. The out and back course is one of the most scenic in Thailand. It takes runners up a gradual climb to the turn around point at 10.5 km. The declining return leg to the finish line will make for a fast second half of the race and most runners normally post a negative split at this race. There is also a 10K Run on offer which uses the same course with an earlier turn around point. Entries are limited to 1,500 runners and the race has sold out in previous years. Register here.  Relentless Endurance Run 1-2 November 2014 Calling all runners! Welcome to the 3rd Annual Relentless Endurance Run! This timed event challenges the YOU to see how far you can go, and it is a perfect environment in which to do it. Last year's event included participants of 12 different nationalities. Nearly all of the 2013 participants set a personal record, either in the most distance or the fastest time it took to cover a certain distance. Most of them set personal records besting their previous record by 20-30 km! Why is it called the "Relentless Endurance Run"? Not only does relentless epitomize the attitude that ultra runners must adoptto complete these distances, it is also the name of the organization that Katherine founded. This event is a benefit for RELENTLESS, a non-profit organization dedicated to serve the health needs of abused, exploited, and trafficked people in Thailand and around the world. Katherine is an American pediatrician based in Chiang Mai. Register here. Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest 23 - 30 November 2014 Organizer by Go Adventure Asia and Laguna Phuket, the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest is a 10-day triathlon extravaganza with the Laguna Phuket Triathlon on 23 November and the Challenge Laguna Phuket on 30 November being the highlights of the festival. The Laguna Phuket Triathlon is Asia's premier destination triathlon featuring a unique 1.8K swim, 55K bike and 12K run through spectacular tropical scenery. Over the past twenty years the popular race has attracted thousands of age group athletes as well as triathlon legends MarkAllen, Greg Welch, Craig Alexander, Paula Newby-Fraser, Michellie Jones, Chris McCormack and Chrissie Wellington, to name just a few.  The Challenge Laguna Phuket is part of the global Challenge Family series of events. The half iron distance event consists of a 1.9K swim, 90K bike ride and a 21K run. The event attracts age groupers as well as the best pro triathletes in the world who will be vying for a share of the EUR 25,000 prize money. Register for both events here.  Source: Go Adventure Asia