The Angkor Ultra-Trail : an undeniable success for 2024!
On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 January, one of the most original trails in the world took place:
the Ultra-Trail d’Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia! Nearly 1,500 participants took part in one of
the six events set in the heart of the Angkor ruins. Organised by the French organisation SDPO
with technical support from Phoenix Voyages Group, this 7th edition was once again a great
success, offering trailers and walkers from 51 countries thrilling sensations and moving
memories between jungle, temple, rice fields and sporting challenge !
“The Angkor Ultra Trail is not just a race; it’s a celebration of cultural heritage, a test of physical
and mental limits, and a journey through time”, said event organiser Jean Claude LE CORNEC.
“We are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and dedication of the participants, as they not only
conquered the demanding terrain, but also paid tribute to the historical significance of Angkor.”
The event offered a unique opportunity for athletes to explore the rich history of the Khmer
Empire while pushing their own limits. Runners took to the course past iconic temples such as
Prassat Ta Som, Phnom Bok, Beantay Samre, Prae Rup, Prassat Kravan, Takeo, Ta Nei,
Bayon and the Terrace of the Elephants, where ancient stone structures and delicate carvings
bore witness to centuries of history.
Angkor: an incredible playground
For all committed enthusiasts, setting foot on this thousand-year-old site, listed as a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO, is an unprecedented privilege. The 400 km² of the Angkor site at the
gateway to the town of Siem Reap was their “preserve” for a few hours!
A trail among the greats
Now a national event in Cambodia, it took just 7 years for the Angkor Ultra Trail to become one
of the finest races in Asia. Set up by SDPO and Jean Claude Le Cornec with the technical
support of Phoenix Voyages, the Ultra Trail d’Angkor has become one of the great trails and
one of the events where you can score points in the ITRA rankings.
On the podiums were some familiar faces, some unknown, some fans of this UTA. The honour
goes to the excellent Chinese runner NI Yusheng, who completed the 100km course in the
excellent time of 9h 14mn 17sec (New record) and to WEI Xianshuang, 1st female in 11h 51mn
13 sec (New record). There were many other performances on the 32 km Jungle Trail; RANN
Narun (Cambodia) in 2h 07’ 10 and CZUCZ Balint, (Hungary) 1st woman in 2h 32’ 52 pulverised
the times.
Specialists will appreciate that the course is not conducive to achieving this time. A time that will
be hard to improve on in future editions.
CNOPS Vanja (Belgium – women) won the scratch race in the marathon. Other celebrities at the
start of this year’s race include Ngo Vo, Adidas and COROS Vietnam ambassador, Kim
Saroeun, a distinguished Cambodian runner, Laurie Phaï, the event’s godmother, Patrick
Bauer, the creator of the Marathon des Sables, Hubert Rocher, one of the founders of the
Marathon du Médoc, and navigator Romain Attanasio, who is preparing for the VENDEE GLOBE.
RÉSULTS of the ULTRA TRAIL D’ANGKOR 2024
Résults du l’UTA 100 km
1H. NI Yusheng 9h 14’ 17 (Nouveau record)
1F. WEI Xinshuang 11h 51’ 13 (Nouveau
record)
Résults du Bayon Trail 64 km
1H. PAGANI Livio 5h 55’28
1F. GAARDHOLM MARI Kittel 6h 21’ 17
Résults du Marathon Trail 42 km
1H. SAM Rachna 3h 21’ 27’
1F. CNOPS Vanja 3h 18’ 54
Résults du Jungle Trail 32 km
1H. RANN Narun 2h 07’ 10 (Nouveau record)
1F. CZUCZ Balint 2h 32’ 52 (Nouveau record)
Résults du Temple Run 18 km
1H. PLANTEGENET Pol 1h12’ 30
1F. BAILLIART Clarisse 1h 26’ 53
NOUVEAU Résults du Elephant Trail 8 km
1H. ATTANASIO Romain 36’ 37
1F. PHAI Laurie 36’ 37 (Nouveau record)
L’UTA IN BRIEF :
✓ 1500 coureurs
✓ 51 nationalités
✓ 100 km balisés
✓ 3 ONG aidées
✓ 50 staffs (SDPO, Phoenix et Khmers)
✓ 50 villageois bénévoles sur les ravitos
✓ 8 masseurs encadrés par un professionnel (kiné – osthéo)
✓ 50 autocars minis bus
✓ 20 motos & 6 quads
✓ 10 tuk tuk
✓ 6 hôtels partenaires
✓ 2 tonnes de fruits frais et secs
✓ 900 soupes cambodgiennes
✓ 250 kg de glace
SPECIAL THANKS
SDPO et Phoenix Voyages would particularly like to thank his Altesse Royale le Prince
Tesso Sisowath, Director of Ballet Royal of Cambodge, son Excellence Dr Thong Khon,
Senior Minister for the Development of the Sport Movement and Chairman of the Comité
National Olympique Cambodgien, son Excellence Madame Dr Phoeurng Sackona,
Minister of Culture and Fine Arts and Chair of the APSARA Authority’s Board of Directors, , his
S.E. Vath Chamreoun, Secretary of State and Secretary General of the National Olympic
Committee of Cambodia, Son Altesse Royale le Prince Thomico Sisowath, Mr Jacques
Pellet, French ambassador, the vice-governor of Siem Reap province, as well as the Royal
Gendarmerie, the Royal Police and the Royal Army.
SDPO and Phoenix Voyages would also like to extend their warmest thanks to all the partners
of the Angkor Ultra Trail, without whom the race would not be possible :
SDPO, PHOENIX Voyages, RUNNING Attitude, COMITE NATIONAL OLYMPIQUE
CAMBODGIEN, MINISTRY OF TOURISM, APSARA, V ACTIVE Sports, KRUD, DEVI Naturel
Mineral Water, QUAD ADVENTURE, MEE CHIET, GP3E, BRB, TRACE DE TRAIL, RCD
Pilotage, PIROG, SAMATA Aquaroma, SALA BAÏ, ABC and RICE, INSTAVOX, AVENIR Pub,
RUNNING Attitude, GYMWOLF, PAUL DUBRULE, JAYA, LE MARATHON DU MEDOC,
Parrain de l’événement…
Now a must-have in the trail calendar, the Angkor Ultra Trail will meet you on
January 18 and 19, 2025.