The Course

Route Overview

The majority of the course follows off-road tracks, including surfaces such as sand, gravel, and forest soil. Only a few short sections—primarily in the Angkor area—are on asphalt roads.

Depending on rainfall, certain sections of the route may become muddy, and runners should be prepared to cross deeper water holes along the way.

Elevation Profile

The course is mostly flat, with only two notable climbs:

  • 430 m ascent
  • 212 m ascent

The descents correspond to these climbs, but overall elevation gain and loss are moderate.

Road Crossings ⚠️

During the race, runners will need to cross two major traffic roads.

Please:

  • Stop and check for traffic
  • Cross carefully
  • Follow instructions from race staff or volunteers

Villages Along the Route

The route passes through many small villages.

To ensure fairness and participant safety:

  • Do not accept food or drinks from local residents
  • You are allowed to purchase drinks on the way (Pre-canned)

Local Traffic

Many locals use motorbikes on the same tracks used by the race route.

Please:

  • Stay aware of approaching vehicles
  • Keep to the side of the track where possible

Angkor Area

As Angkor is a major tourist destination, some road traffic can be expected during the final stage near Angkor.

Remain attentive and follow directions from race staff and volunteers.
 


Camp 1
Located approx. 180km north of Phnom Penh in a Buddhist temple

Stage 1
32km/23km, fully flat, on well maintained trails only

Camp 2
Located next to a small village.

Stage 2
38km/29km, mainly flat tracks through bamboo forest and jungle, forest soil and sandy ground, finish at the gate of the Preah Kham Temple 

Camp 3
Located inside the Preah Kham Temple (built in 1131 by King Suriyavarman II.)

Stage 3
61km/28km, mainly flat, directly from east to west, first half jungle and second half well maintained trail, finish at the Prasat Boeng Mealea Temple

Camp 4
Located inside the Prasat Boeng Mealea Temple where parts of the movie “Indiana Jones” were filmed. Built in 1100 by King Suriyavarman II.

Stage 4
27km/16km, first 15 km flat, field path, next 2km steep climb (+400m), rest relatively flat, sandy ground, passing some small villages, finish at the Phnom Kulen Waterfalls

Camp 5
Located next to the Phnom Kulen Waterfalls (25m high, 15m wide)

Stage 5
47km/24km, first few km flat, then steep decline (-400m), next15km flat, sandy and well maintained trail, short and steep climb (+200m) passing the Ta Aek Temple on the top of the Ta Aek mountain, then steep decline (-200m), rest flat, firm and sandy ground, passing a lot of villages

Camp 6
in a school next to a small village.

Stage 6
17km/11km, flat, first 3km sandy then firm ground and asphalt, passing the temples and gates of the Angkor area, 3km on the wall of Angkor Thom, pass the Bayon Temple, finishline directly in front of the Angkor Wat temple