3rd Laguna Phuket International Marathon

(15 June 2008:Laguna Phuket Resort)
The 3rd Laguna Phuket International Marathon will take place on 15 June 2008. After the huge success of the 2007 event with well over 3,000 participants, organizers expect more than 4,500 participants including 2,000 international runners from more than 45 countries.
Races:Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 Km Fun Run, 5 Km Walk, 2 Km Kids Run

Location:Phuket, Thailand

Start & Finish:Laguna Phuket Resort

Time Limits:Marathon 7 Hours
Half Marathon 4 Hours
10 Km Fun Run 2 1/2 Hours
5 Km Walk 2 hours

Course:The marathon course is an out and back course with a loop for the last 7 km. The course is flat for the first 11 km with some rolling hills between Km 11 and Km 15 and again between Km 23 and Km 28 and Km 35 and Km 37. The half marathon follows the marathon course and turns at Km 9 of the marathon course. It then follows the marathon course back to the finish line. The course is flat except for some rolling hills between KM 14 and 16. The 10.5 Km Run and 5 Km Walk are flat loop courses looping around Laguna Phuket. See the course map here.

Awards:There will be trophies for the top three of every age group and for overall winners.

Medals: Every finisher will receive a commemorative medal.

Registrations:For race only registrations.

Online registration will open on 1 October 2007 and close on 2 June 2008. Early bird entry fees will apply until 31 March 2008. Accommodation packages will also be available for booking. For more information, visit Phuket Marathon 2008