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Phuket Marathon on June 12, Anyone?

I’ve been shopping for a nice marathon for the middle of the year and, until now, nothing has piqued my fancy.  It sucks to be goal-less!

I got this Press Release in my email this morning.  Phuket Marathon.  Wow.  What do you think?  Any takers?

Laguna’s “Run Paradise” Marathon Sparks Growing Global Interest
Surge in Entries Makes Annual Event Asia’s Fastest-Growing Destination Marathon

Record numbers of runners from around the world are racing to Phuket to “Run Paradise” amid the island’s picture postcard tropical scenery in the sixth annual Laguna Phuket International Marathon on Sunday, 12 June.

International entries since registration opened in October have surged 20 per cent from the same period last year – putting the 2011 marathon on course to smash last year’s record of more than 4,600 entries from some 45 countries.

Year-on-year growth since the inaugural 2006 event makes Laguna Phuket International Marathon the biggest and fastest-growing destination marathon in Asia.

The “Run Paradise” tagline is an apt description of the event, which sees runners of all ages on a mainly flat course that takes in rubber and pineapple plantations, beach views, local villages and the tropical lagoons of Laguna Phuket – all in a family-friendly carnival atmosphere.

As well as the full marathon there’s a half marathon, 10.5km run, 2km children’s race and 5km family walk.

And a two-day expo with sponsor booths and fun activities around Laguna Phuket will stoke the carnival atmosphere as runners from around Thailand, the Asian region and elsewhere in the world gather to take part.

Race Director Roman Floesser of organiser Go Adventure Asia, said: “We don’t encourage runners to strive for personal best times, but to enjoy the scenery and the complete race experience. That’s also a reason why we don’t offer prize money – it’s all about participation and having fun.”

Runners are encouraged to take part in fundraising, either for their own chosen charity, or for Laguna Phuket’s community initiative to support local schools.

Early Bird registration is open until the end of March and online registration until 4 June. Hotel specials at all Laguna Phuket resorts and hotels are available for instant booking on the event website. For further information or to register, visit: www.phuketmarathon.com.

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12 Responses to “Phuket Marathon on June 12, Anyone?”

  1. Isn’t it a bit weird that we have to plug in a running event like this when it’s scheduled on the 12th of June… Our Independence Day? Well we can always say that Phuket is such a lovely place and it’s great way to “race shop,” but then again we have to set our priorities. We have heavy responsibilities on our shoulders, moreso for you, as a popular blogger.

    Thanks and hoping you consider this note. :-)

    Pau said on Mar 10 11 at 10:57 PM Reply

    • Hi Pau, thanks for your reminder. I have to admit I overlooked the date being Independence Day. But, I think there’s nothing wrong with informing our runners about all the races available here and abroad. It is up to the runner to decide if he or she wants to join. Running a marathon abroad on our Independence Day doesn’t make us less patriotic. We can even suggest for those who decide to join to wear our Philippine flag on their outfit to celebrate Independence day.

      thebullrunner said on Mar 11 11 at 7:40 AM Reply

    • I view running more as an expression of our own personal freedom … Run free … Whenever … Wherever … Just run.

      Just Running said on Mar 12 11 at 11:33 PM Reply

  2. And yes, sorry I forgot to add that “…scheduled on the 12th of June…Our Independence Day, with a running event on that day, too, here in the Philippines?”

    Pau said on Mar 10 11 at 10:59 PM Reply

  3. I checked the pictures online. Grabe parang sobrang bilad yung race pranb mahirap masyado. Sayang hindi pa ako napupunta dun.

    Sprintingswine said on Mar 11 11 at 12:38 AM Reply

  4. i’ve been to phuket about 4 years ago and the backdrop is fantastic for a fun run! i think there are direct flights from clark to phuket via airasia. i agree with you that going abroad on june 12th doesn’t make us less patriotic. patriotism is a mindful discipline that we can practice everyday.

    rickyg said on Mar 11 11 at 8:41 AM Reply

  5. Hi Jaymie…thanks for the heads up…any idea how & register?…ang links to the race perhaps…thanks again

    Francis Chua said on Mar 11 11 at 12:48 PM Reply

  6. I’ll go.

    Alex Yap laketi said on Mar 11 11 at 1:37 PM Reply

  7. I’ll be living in Manila then (arriving in April, yay!), and this is totally tempting! No time to train for a full until then specially with a move across the world thrown in the middle, but the half is calling my name. Now if only I can convince Karl to go, apparently he’s not a fan of Phuket.

    Carla @ I Run, You Run said on Mar 13 11 at 8:32 AM Reply

  8. Jaymie, thanks for this. i’m thinking of going. are you joining? let’s go! :)

    Renze said on Mar 17 11 at 12:26 PM Reply

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