Laguna Phuket Marathon marks 20th anniversary with June 13-14 races

Laguna Phuket Marathon Presented by Supersports 2026 will return to Phuket on June 13-14 for its 20th edition at Laguna Grove under the theme “Run Sunsets – Run Sunrises!” Organizers said the event is targeting more than 7,000 participants as it builds on two decades as an international sports and lifestyle fixture.

The anniversary edition adds a 2 KM Junior Run and expands youth age-group racing up to 17 years old, while keeping 70-and-over divisions in both the marathon and half marathon for men and women. Officials said the format is designed to widen participation across age groups and reflect the growing role of younger runners and run clubs.

New race formats, club program and community support

Saturday’s Sunset Run on June 13 will feature the 2KM Junior Run, 5KM and 10KM. The 2km route stays inside Laguna for child safety, while the 5km passes local villages and the 10km follows a beachside road.

Sunday’s Sunrise Run on June 14 will stage the 21.1km half marathon and 42.195km marathon, heading from Laguna toward Baan Don, north through Thalang to Nai Yang, then back via Layan. Organizers said the course will take runners past tropical forest, rubber plantations, pineapple fields, beaches, villages and cultural landmarks.

A new Running Club Affiliate Program offers entry fee discounts, Club Zone Tent space, early bib collection, website listings and social media support, plus Largest Club and Highest Energy Club awards. In some affiliate tiers, 5% or 10% of club membership entry fees will go to Children First Fund, which supports more than 400 children across seven shelters in Phuket.

Source: https://www.thaipost.net/sport-news/987222/