The Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon is set to welcome over 8,000 runners from more than 40 countries to the tropical island of Phuket to compete in Southeast Asia’s favourite destination marathons. Held 10-11 June 2023 at Laguna Phuket, the award-winning Supersports Phuket Phuket Marathon is one of the longest-running international sports events on Phuket and is driving the island’s resurgence as a world-class sports tourism destination. This year, the event will feature a new race format with different start times for the various distances. On Saturday the 10th, the 2km kids run, 5km, and 10.5km races will commence in the morning, while on Sunday the 11th, the Half Marathon (21.0975km), Marathon Relay (42.195km), and Marathon (42.195km). Internationally certified by IAAF AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon, the Supersports Phuket Phuket Marathon is organised by GAA Events and has set the gold standard for 17 years. “Entries are looking strong with thousands already confirmed from across Thailand and overseas. What’s particularly encouraging this year is the return of interest from international participants. The pandemic limited international travel and as Phuket sees a resurgence in international arrivals we are also seeing growing interest amongst overseas runners and their families wanting to combine a run with a holiday in Phuket,” said Charlie Jung, Assistant Race Director, GAA Events, organizer of the Supersports Phuket Phuket Marathon. From children and families to age-groupers and top talent across Thailand and from overseas, the Supersports Phuket Phuket Marathon attracts participants of all ages and abilities with its popular two-day format and festival atmosphere at the start/ finish line at Laguna Grove. Popular Thai actor and singer Somchai Kemglad (a.k.a. Tao Somchai) will be running the marathon distance at this year’s event. “With Thailand’s recovery well and truly underway, we’re delighted to welcome Thai and international visitors back to Laguna Phuket and are looking to showcase the island as a world-class tourism and sports destination,” said Paul Wilson, VP, Deputy Managing Director, Laguna Phuket “We have partnered with Supersports Phuket Phuket Marathon since the very beginning and work closely with the local community each year to ensure the benefits are dispersed. Through Laguna Phuket Foundation’s Children First Fund (CFF), we support more than 400 underprivileged children in seven orphanages in Phuket and we encourage all runners and spectators to help make a difference by supporting our efforts.” Guests can register for the Supersports Phuket Phuket Marathon at https://www.phuketmarathon.com/registration.

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