The Angkor Wat archaeological park in Cambodia hosts two major running events annually: the Angkor Wat Half Marathon in December and the Angkor Empire Marathon in August. The half marathon, started in 1996, has grown to attract over 10,000 participants, including many international runners. It offers various race distances and supports landmine victims.. Angkor Wat marathon https://angkorwatmarathon.bigcartel.com/product/angkor-wat-marathon

introduced later, covers a 42.195 km course. Both events provide unique experiences of running through the UNESCO World Heritage site, passing ancient temples on mostly flat, paved roads.