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Laguna Phuket Marathon

Name: Laguna Phuket Marathon
Uploaded: 2023-06-18
Description: A long-running race in Phuket. The course passes through Laguna, Bang Tao, and surrounding villages. AIMS lists the 2027 edition as taking place June 12-14.

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Race date in 248 days: Jun 13, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Phuket · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee: THB 1,150Varies by event and entry period
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Jun 13, 2027 · Entry ~ Jun 10, 2027

2026Date Jun 14, 2026 · Entry ~ Jun 7, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A long-running race in Phuket.

The course passes through Laguna, Bang Tao, and surrounding villages.

AIMS lists the 2027 edition as taking place June 12-14.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3

Thammanoon SoparatRan in 2018 · Finish time 07:09:38

“I completed course, known as the hottest and toughest race in the country, and came away without an injury—just fatigue and exhaustion from the sun.”

Tammanoon Soparat entered the 2018 Laguna Phuket full marathon short on sleep and training. From 26 km, the heat forced him to alternate walking and running, but he finished in 7:09:38, 22 minutes before the time limit.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

ผมพิชิตสนามที่เค้าล่ำลือว่าร้อนและโหดที่สุดในประเทศและผมไม่มีอาการบาดเจ็บใดๆ เลย มีแต่ความเมื่อย ความอ่อนล้าจากแดด เท่านั้น

Read the original on Medium

ลึกลับซับ_tuiRan in 2014

“The race was well organised, and there was no shortage of water. From the 5 km mark onward, sports drink and watermelon were also provided continuously.”

The writer ran the full marathon at the 2014 Laguna Phuket International Marathon. The race started at 4:30 a.m., and the early going felt comfortable, but the climbs after 22K and the heat made things suddenly much harder. Water, sports drink, and watermelon were all plentiful, and they held on to the finish in the back half while worrying about cramps.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

งานนี้จัดดีน้ำท่าไม่ขาด เกลือแร่จัดให้ตั้งแต่ 5 กิโลเมตรแรก รวมทั้งแตงโมที่มีไม่ขาด

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Jaymie PizarroRan in 2012 · Finish time 1:07:00

“I finished at a relaxed 1 hour 7 minutes.”

The runner had gastroenteritis at the 2012 Laguna Phuket Marathon, so they ran the 10.5km course instead of the half marathon and finished in 1 hour 7 minutes. The course was flat and scenic, and the aid stations, fruit, sponges, free shuttle and post-race massage were well organised. Although the runner was not feeling well, they described it as an experience that allowed them to enjoy Phuket's scenery and a holiday at the same time.

Read the original on The Bull Runner

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

General entry

Registration opens at phuketmarathon.com through official partner GoToRace.com on a first-come, first-served basis.

Online registration for 2026 closes 6/7 at 23:59 (GMT+7), or earlier if capacity is reached.

Separate categories are available for Thai residents and foreign nationals residing in Thailand.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 03:00

Time limit7h 30m

Marathon: 7h 30m after start; Half Marathon: 4h after start

Event	Start	Time limit
Marathon42.195km	03:00	7h30
Half21.0975km	04:30	4h
10K10km	17:00	—
Phuket Marathon5km	17:25	—

START

Laguna Grove

Laguna Phuket

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Laguna Grove

Laguna Phuket

Cut-off
Marathon: 21.1km 06:37 (3h37 after start), 31.4km 08:20 (5h20), 35.4km 09:00 (6h00), 38.3km 09:29 (6h29), finish 10:30 (7h30); Half Marathon: finish 08:30 (4h).

Original course map · phuketmarathon.com

Runners start · local time — Marathon 03:00 · Half Marathon 04:30 · 10 KM 17:00 · 5 KM 17:25 · 2 KM Junior Run 16:00 (12 Jun 2027)

Course starts at Laguna Grove inside Laguna Phuket and finishes there.

It leaves the resort grounds along Bang Tao Beach, heads northeast through the Bang Jo area, then travels north through Thalang to Nai Yang Beach.

The route passes through Sirinat National Park, continues via Layan Beach and returns to Laguna Phuket in a loop.

Across course, rubber and pineapple plantations, small villages and coastline alternate, while the terrain is generally flat.

The distance events are a 2km junior run, 5km, 10km, half marathon, full marathon and a relay.

Typical race-season temperature: around 28°C (83°F): Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Medical support

Marathon · Half

Restrooms

Marathon · Half

Water stations

Marathon · Half

Aid stations

Marathon · Half

Bag drop

Marathon · Half

Race expo

10K · 2K · 5K · Marathon · Half

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Jun 11, 2027 10:00–18:00; Jun 12, 2027 10:00–18:00 (race pack collection & expo); 13 Jun 2027 06:00–12:00 (expo)

Laguna Grove

Laguna Phuket · Big Marquee

Google Maps

Jun 11, 2027

Shakeout run

A relaxed group run to loosen up before race day. No pace pressure — everyone's welcome.

Sunset Social Run

Laguna Phuket Marathon Community Run Series

When: Fri, June 11, 2027 17:30
Where: Open Kitchen, Cassia Phuket
How to join: RSVP required

Sign-up & details Google Maps

Shake-Out Run & Beach Plogging

Laguna Phuket Marathon Community Run Series

When: Sat, June 12, 2027 07:00
Where: Laguna Grove (Laguna Phuket)
How to join: RSVP required

Sign-up & details Google Maps

Check this year's announcement

Stations & transport near the venue

Just tap your contactless Visa/Mastercard/JCB bank card or phone (Apple Pay/Google Pay) directly on the Phuket Smart Bus — no local card or app needed. For tuk-tuks and songthaews outside the Smart Bus network, bring cash.

Getting to the start

Laguna Grove, Lagoon Road, inside the Laguna Phuket resort complex, Choeng Thale.

Essentially one main access road (Srisoonthorn Road / Route 4025) serves the whole area,

so traffic converges quickly race morning -- arrive with a large time buffer if not staying inside Laguna.

Per prior edition: arrive 1+ hour before start and follow marshal directions to designated parking.

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start, Laguna Grove.

More details

Booking accommodation inside the Laguna Phuket complex is strongly recommended given the single-road access constraint.

Detailed road-closure map is per prior edition -- official pages returned 403 during this check.

More details

Free shuttle buses and boats run between each of the 8 Laguna Phuket hotels and the start/finish venue for guests staying within the complex.

No shuttle for runners staying outside Laguna (e.g. Patong, Kata) -- expect 30-45+ min drive plus congestion on the single access road.

More details

Phuket Smart Bus (Route 1: Airport-Patong-Rawai, flat 100 baht;

Bus Terminal-Patong 50 baht) accepts tap-and-go EMV contactless cards, QR/PromptPay, or cash.

This only covers the Smart Bus network — other local transport (songthaews, tuk-tuks, taxis) is cash-based with negotiated or fixed fares.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race takes place every year in mid-June, before Phuket's rainy season is fully underway.

Phuket has a tropical monsoon climate and is hot and humid year-round.

The dry season runs from December to March, while the rest of the year is classified as the rainy season.

Because of these climate conditions, the race is held over two days, with events scheduled around sunset and in the early morning.

The 5km, 10km and 2km Junior Run take place in the late afternoon on Saturday, while half marathon,

full marathon and the relay start at around 3:00 am on Sunday so that participants can finish before the heat becomes more intense.

The race is AIMS-certified and a Boston Marathon qualifying course.

The baggage storage area near the start allows each participant to check one bag.

After the finish, simple food such as noodles and rice is provided along with fruit.

Aid station are placed approximately every 2–2.5km, and bananas and watermelon are also available at full marathon and half marathon,

so plan these supplies together with the personal nutrition you normally use.

Times are local to Phuket. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

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Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Cassia Phuket

Hotel · 221m

8.3/10(932)

View on Booking.com

Skypark Laguna Phuket

Accommodation · 354m

10.0/10(17)

View on Booking.com

Cassia Residences in Laguna by Banyan Living

Accommodation · 203m

8.9/10(78)

View on Booking.com

Skypark Aurora Building 2 in Laguna by Banyan Living

Accommodation · 328m

8.5/10(6)

View on Booking.com

Cassia SEA & Pool view 2bdr aparts by Aster - Pay On Check-In

Accommodation · 202m

10.0/10(4)

View on Booking.com

Skypark Aurora Building 3 in Laguna by Banyan Living

Accommodation · 317m

9.0/10(4)

View on Booking.com

Laguna Skypark spacious 1 bedroom apart Bangtao

Accommodation · 366m

8.0/10(3)

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

49 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

RECOVERY & SPA7SIT-DOWN TOURS7CARB LOADING7LOCAL TRANSIT7FAMILY PASS7TRAIL & OUTDOOR7CITY TOURS7

Phuket Seazen Massage & Beauty

THB 745

Laguna Phuket Marathon

About Laguna Phuket Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run