AKP Phnom Penh, October 23, 2025 -- The Dara Sakor Half Marathon 2025 is set to take place in Cambodia's picturesque Dara Sakor Coastal City, Koh Kong province, on Nov. 30, 2025. 

Organised by Coastal City Development Co., Ltd. in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, the event aims to significantly promote the nation's coastal tourism sector while encouraging public health through sports participation.

The half marathon is positioned as a community-based sporting event, designed to attract citizens, youth, and families for a morning of engaging activities.

Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to both the promotion of domestic tourism and healthy lifestyles. The competition will feature three distinct race categories:

• Half Marathon (21.0975 km): Open to runners aged 18 and above, designated as the professional category.

• 10 km Run: Open to runners aged 16 and above, designated as a recreational category.

• 5 km Fun Run: Open to runners aged 16 and above, designated as a recreational category.

Registration for the event is free of charge. All participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a Finisher Medal as tokens of encouragement. The deadline for registration is Sunday, November 15, 2025.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the professional category: First Place: US$400; Second Place: US$300; and Third Place: US$200

Organisers stressed that all participants must be in good health and free from any medical conditions that could pose a risk during long-distance running. The event places the responsibility for personal health squarely on the participant, with the organising committee explicitly stating that it will not be liable for any injuries or losses incurred during the race.

The Ministry of Tourism highlights that beyond physical fitness, the half marathon represents a valuable platform to boost Cambodia’s coastal tourism and strengthen community engagement in national development efforts.

By K. Rithy Reak