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Welcome to the 8th Laguna Phuket International Marathon! ©Laguna Phuket International Marathon

Welcome to the 8th Laguna Phuket International Marathon!

By GRR 0

  

What's the Laguna Phuket International Marathon like?
Friendly, fun in the sun! The marathon course is postcard coastal Thailand, and takes in a typical Thai village market, a rubber plantation, beach and sea views before finishing in the resort of Laguna Phuket in the North West of the tropical island paradise.

The course
Each step of the 42.195km marathon course has been officially measured and is sanctioned by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.

 

 

8th Laguna Phuket International Marathon™
Date:      June 9, 2013
Races: Marathon
Half Marathon
10.5 Km Run
91.5FM Phuket 5km Community Walk
2 Km Kids Run
Location: Phuket, Thailand
Start & Finish: Laguna Phuket Resort

Details:

Race Distance Start Time Time Limit
Marathon 42.195 Km 04:30 AM 7 hours 30 minutes
Half Marathon 21.097 Km 06:00 AM 4 hours
10.5 Km Run 10.500 Km 06:30 AM 2 hours 30 minutes
91.5FM Phuket
5km Community Walk 		5.000 Km 08:00 AM 2 hours
2 Km Kids Run 2.000 Km 09:00 AM –

Entry Fees:

Race 1 Oct 2012 –
31 Mar 2013		 1 Apr 2013 –
1 Jun 2013 		7 – 8 Jun 2013
On-Site Registration
Marathon THB 3,000 THB 3,450 THB 3,900
Half Marathon THB 2,650 THB 3,100 THB 3,550
10.5 Km Run THB 2,250 THB 2,700 THB 3,150
91.5FM Phuket 5 Km Community Walk * THB 800 THB 1,300 THB 1,750 **
2 Km Kids Run * THB 200 THB 200 THB 200
Remark:
* Entry fees for 91.5FM Phuket 5 Km Community Walk and 2 Km Kids Run do NOT include a Pasta Party ticket
** THB 50 late fee is on top for race day registration

Categories:

Marathon Half Marathon 10.5 Km Run
Male Female Male Female Male Female
18-29 yrs 18-29 yrs 16-29 yrs 16-29 yrs 13-19 yrs 13-19 yrs
30-39 yrs 30-39 yrs 30-39 yrs 30-39 yrs 20-29 yrs 20-29 yrs
40-49 yrs 40-49 yrs 40-49 yrs 40-49 yrs 30-39 yrs 30-39 yrs
50-59 yrs 50 yrs & over 50-59 yrs 50 yrs & over 40-49 yrs 40-49 yrs
60 yrs & over – 60 yrs & over – 50-59 yrs 50-54 yrs
– – – – 60-64 yrs 55-59 yrs
– – – – 65 yrs & over 60 yrs & over
Course:

The course is basically an out and back course with a loop for the last 10 Km. Marathon and Half Marathon runners follow the course out of Laguna and then head north through local villages, pineapple and rubber plantations. The course is very scenic and runners can appreciate the lush vegetation Phuket has to offer.  See the course map here.
Aid Stations: Every 1.5 – 2 Km there will be an aid station providing water (in cups & bottles), isotonic drinks (100 Plus) from Km 12.5 onwards and fresh fruits. In addition there will be sponges with ice water to keep everyone as cool as possible.
Toilets: Toilets will be located along the course every 5-6 Km.
Awards: There will be trophies for the top Male and Female of Marathon, Half Maraton and 10.5 Km Run. Top 3 of every age group of Marathon and Half Marathon, and top 5 of every age group of 10.5 Km Run.
Medals: Every finisher will receive a commemorative medal.
Registrations: For race only registrations please click here
Packages: We prepared several packages including overnight stays and activities. Please click here. (All packages do NOT include race registration fees)
Accommodation: If you are looking for hotel accommodation before or after the race
click here.
For more information please fill out the contact form on this web site.

 

  The following facilities are available on the course:

  • Water Stations:
    There will be a water station every 1.5 – 2 Km along the course with each of them providing fruits, water in cups and bottled water. From Km 12.5 onwards, isonotic drinks (100 Plus) will be provided to all runners.

  • Toilets:
     Mobile toilets will be stationed along the course not more than 5 Km apart. For exact locations please refer to the course map.
  • Kilometer Markers:
    All races will have kilometer markers every 1 Km.
  • Timing:
    Digital clocks at Start and Finish gate. Split times at 10, 21 and 31 Km.
  • Medical Aid:
    Medical services will be provided along the course. Ambulances will be located at strategic points with easy access. Runners are advised to carry their own specific prescribed medicines, if necessary.

    YOU MUST STOP RUNNING THE RACE IMMEDIATELY IF ORDERED TO DO SO BY A MEMBER OF THE OFFICIAL MEDICAL STAFF – this is in the interest of your health and safety.

  • Traffic:
    The course leads through a quiet area of Phuket. Police and security guards will control traffic along the route. Although organizers endeavor a traffic free course runners may encounter some light vehicular traffic at some parts of the course.

 

Everyone's a winner!
However, there's a distance for everyone at Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2013. No matter what your fitness level is now, or what your aspirations are, there are FIVE great events on the same day to choose from:

42.195km – Marathon (18 years old & over)
21km – Half Marathon (16 years old & over)
10.5km – Run (13 years old & over)
5km Walk (all welcome)
2km Kids Run

(12 years old & under)

author: GRR