Angkor Empire Marathon 2026 Review | Siem Reap Cambodia

Name: Angkor Empire Marathon 2026 Review | Siem Reap Cambodia
Item: The 11th Angkor Empire Marathon 2026
Rating: 74
Author: Run SEA

Angkor Empire Marathon 2026 Review: 11th Edition at Angkor Wat's Gates

Set for 2 August 2026 starting in front of Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, this Cambodia Events-organised marathon reaches its 11th edition. Full and half marathon distances. Registration pending.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Last updated August 9, 2026

This edition has already taken place, and no future date is listed yet — see other races in Cambodia.

The bottom line

The 11th Angkor Empire Marathon starts at one of the most iconic locations in road racing: directly in front of Angkor Wat. Organised by Cambodia Events — the team behind the Sihanoukville International Half Marathon — this is the sister event to the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon, offering a full marathon distance through the temple complex. August in Siem Reap is the wet season — expect humid, potentially rainy conditions. Registration isn't open yet. For runners wanting a full marathon through Angkor's temple landscape, this is the distance option the half marathon doesn't offer.

How runners rate it

74/ 100 overall

Start-line setting98
11th edition heritage80
Full marathon option78
August climate45

Scores summarise sentiment from the participant reviews cited below, not an official rating.

Angkor Wat Start Line

Starting directly in front of Angkor Wat — the world's largest religious monument — gives this race an unmatched sense of occasion. ^[1] Now in its 11th edition, the race is organised by Cambodia Events with a proven track record in Cambodian road racing. The full marathon distance takes runners deeper into the Angkor Archaeological Park than the half.

Should You Run It?

A full marathon through Angkor's temple complex with an Angkor Wat start line. 2 August 2026 in Siem Reap. ^[1]

References & sources

1. Angkor Empire Marathon — Cambodia Events — Cambodia Events

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Angkor Empire Marathon 2026?

2 August 2026 — 11th edition, starting in front of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap. It offers 42.2K. Registration has closed. It's held at In front of Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap. [1]