Friday, September 27, 2013

Pchum Ben Day 2013


បុណ្យភ្ជុំបិណ្ឌ "Pchum Ben" is a 15-day Cambodian religious festival, culminating in celebrations on the 15th day of the tenth month in the Khmer calendar, at the end of the Buddhist lent. In 2013, the national holiday falls on 03, 04, 05 October in the Gregorian calendar

Photo credit to: Kate Havercroft


Sunday, September 22, 2013

Angkor Marathon - 1 December 2013

Angkor Wat International Half Marathon has been held since December 1996 at one of the famous heritage sites in the world, designated by UNESCO in 1992. The 18th Anniversary Event will be held at the Angkor Wat area on December 1st, 2013 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.


Race Information

Race Type                                Distance                Start Time
International Half Marathon     21 Km                   06:30 AM
10 Km Road Race                     10 Km                   06:40 AM
3 Km Family Run                      3 Km                     06:50 AM


Start & Finish
In front of the Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia. From town to the Angkor Wat Temple (Start Line) takes 25 minutes by Tuk Tuk or 20 minutes by taxi or bus. All participants of Angkor Wat International Half Marathon must arrive at the venue at least 20 minutes before starting time. All categories will start and finish in front of the Angkor Wat Temple.

Course
Specially established in Angkor Wat Ruins in front of the Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat (Start & Finish Line). Passing Prasat Kravan - Prasat Bat Chun - Banteay Kdey - Ta Prohm - Baphoun - Bayon - South Gate - Basie Cham Krong - Phom Bakheng - Ta Phrom Kei - and back to the front of the Central Sanctuary of Angkor Wat (Finish Line). Course is acknowledged by AIMS and IAAF. Running course will be marked the number of kilometre. ChampionChip Check Point will be at Angkor Thom (Bayon Temple).

Map

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Angkor Marathon Package - Rate start from US$ 120nett/night

We offer special price for runner with add value offer below
  • Accommodation in luxury deluxe room
  • Daily buffet breakfast (“Early breakfast service on 01 Dec ‘13” is available and “subject to request”)
  • Two-way private airport transfer
  • Two-way transfer to/from the start point
  • 55min Sport Massage per person
  • Access to Fitness Centre, steam & sauna rooms, swimming pool, tennis courts (day-time only)
  • Marathon participation/registration fee is not included (Register here)
  • Wi-Fi



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More info: http://www.goadventureasia.com/