Phnom Penh International Half Marathon

The Good: - not over-subscribed so there was no issues of over-crowding. - generous cut-off point - water point is sufficient. - lovely finisher medal - Money goes to charity - Central race-pack pick up point. - The volunteers are helpful The Ok: - Distance marker are there but some are not conspicuous as it's written on the road instead of signage. - Relatively flat course but nothing much interesting sights. - Shirt fitting could be better The Bad: - For 21km, first 13km was good until runners merged with 10km 'runners' at road leading to the riverside. There was no road closure, so I was running alongside the chaotic incoming traffic while ensuring my safety; this was made worst when the 10km runners are just walking and jamming up spaces, taking selfies while being oblivious to the surrounding. - Late flag-off timing for 21km - 5:15am - If you're a slow-runner (sub 2:30 and longer), the remaining 4-5km was chaotic as the direction signages got even less obvious - no road closures as well; you are running in traffic. Safety is an issue if you're sub 3:00 runner.

2 days stay here is enough, 1 day for trip and another for marathon . I suggest you stay in a hotel close to Royal Palace .

Though just be about 400 runners of 21 km. but anything is smoothly and half route near river, with windy.

Nice route and I join 21km this time, while during the running can view the city view in a peace pace in the early morning.

every 3-5 km there is a water station, and around 18km have first aid that offer the spray to relieve the muscle

This was my first ever half marathon - glad I was able to complete. Would have appreciated if they officially announce the timings of all finishers.

I never bargained for the impact on me for trying the half marathon without any training - what a feeling when i completed

well organized event from start to finish, enough water stations, with stand by medics and police / traffic enforcers

Great event and very well organised

the event really good. the runners not so crowded, the police is responsible for traffic control and also have many water stand.

10 km is suitable for every one.

The running part was well despite the ankle pain at the 7th KM. Yet, the organizing part needs improvement for next year: lack of water and aids for the runners, not to mention the medals shortage for the finishers.

A generally good event. Lots of drink stations. A good route and a really nice start/finish location. Only downside was a 4km section where traffic management failed .

A nice, interesting route. Generally flat.

Overall it’s a great experience:) Thanks for the teams’ efforts:) I really enjoy it. Maybe just some little suggestions, 1. Maybe can send the email early regarding collecting of the race kit. Actually I waited until 13th June, I didn’t receive any email until I emailed and asked. 2. When I went over to collect, no one checked my passport, I just pointed my name from the list and when they gave it to me, they asked whether I am so and so without checking any of my particulars. Which I felt a little bit not safe. Cause it’s like anyone can go and collect the race kit ( of course, I am not saying people are bad, just anyhow go and collect others’ race kit, it’s just like in case) 3. Maybe more station for energy drinks in cups. Again, just some little suggestion, the staff really did a great job, thanks to everyone, without your efforts, we won’t have finished the running so smoothly and safely:)