{"id":6827,"date":"2025-06-16T03:56:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T03:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/global-travel-news\/over-7000-runners-from-71-countries-join-thailands-premier-coastal-race\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T03:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T03:56:11","slug":"over-7000-runners-from-71-countries-join-thailands-premier-coastal-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/global-travel-news\/over-7000-runners-from-71-countries-join-thailands-premier-coastal-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 7,000 Runners from 71 Countries Join Thailand\u2019s Premier Coastal Race"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Over<\/a>Phuket, Thailand, June 16, 2025 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The Laguna Phuket Marathon 2025<\/strong> Presented by Supersports<\/strong> wrapped up its 19th edition in spectacular fashion, drawing over 7,000 runners from 71 countries<\/strong> to one of Asia\u2019s most scenic and challenging race destinations. Against the backdrop of lush landscapes, coastal roads, and the warm hospitality of local supporters, athletes of all ages and levels embraced the challenge in Thailand\u2019s premier destination marathon.<\/p>\n

Returning champion Apichai Phujit<\/strong>, a Phuket native, retained his Full Marathon title with a time of 2:51:48<\/strong>, once again proving his dominance on home turf. On the women\u2019s side, Mayumi Watanabe<\/strong> of Japan delivered a strong performance, crossing the finish line in 3:27:05. Other standout winners included B. Mungai Kirogoi<\/strong> of Kenya, who won the men\u2019s Half Marathon in 1:18:30<\/strong>, and Chiaki Morikawa<\/strong>, a respected Japanese running icon, who claimed victory in the women\u2019s Half Marathon in 1:23:46<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Celebrating its 19th year, the race was held on 14\u201315 June 2025<\/strong> under the theme \u201cRun Sunset & Run Sunrise\u201d<\/strong>\u2014offering participants a unique two-day running experience. The excitement began Saturday evening with family-friendly events, including a 2km Kids Run, a 5km Fun Run, and a 10km Mini Marathon. On Sunday morning, serious contenders took to the streets at dawn for the Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Marathon Relay, pushing their limits on one of the region\u2019s most picturesque courses.<\/p>\n

This year also honored inspirational older runners, such as Anont Kullapattanasopon<\/strong>, 72, who finished the Full Marathon, and Bhasker Desai<\/strong>, 73, of India, who led his Half Marathon age group.<\/p>\n

The race course, weaving through the serene beauty of Laguna Phuket<\/strong> and its surrounding community, offered runners a visual journey through rubber plantations, peaceful beaches, local temples, and village life. The event met international standards with excellent water stations, medical support, security, and enthusiastic crowds cheering along the way\u2014solidifying its reputation as one of Asia\u2019s most breathtaking coastal marathons.<\/p>\n

Beyond the finish line, runners and visitors alike enjoyed a world-class retreat<\/strong> at Laguna Phuket<\/strong>\u2014Southeast Asia\u2019s largest integrated beachfront resort, spanning over 1,000 acres<\/strong>. The destination boasts a collection of internationally acclaimed hotels including Banyan Tree, Angsana, Dusit Thani, SAii, Cassia,<\/strong> and Homm Suite Laguna<\/strong>. The resort also features a championship golf course, award-winning spas, a variety of global cuisines, a state-of-the-art convention center, beachfront event spaces, and its signature Lagoon Shuttle service<\/strong> that makes exploring the area seamless and stress-free.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honored to welcome runners from around the world to Laguna Phuket,\u201d<\/em> said Mr. Paul Wilson<\/strong>, Managing Director of Laguna Phuket. \u201cThis marathon is more than a race\u2014it is a platform for sustainable wellness tourism, and we\u2019re proud to be part of the growing global movement toward healthier lifestyles.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThis year marks another significant milestone for the running community in Asia,\u201d<\/em> added Mr. Roman Floesser<\/strong>, CEO of Laguna Phuket Marathon. \u201cWhat makes this race special is its spirit of inclusivity. From first-timers and kids to elite athletes and senior runners, everyone shares the course with joy and inspiration. We\u2019re deeply grateful to our partners and participants, and we\u2019re already planning an even more spectacular celebration next year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The Laguna Phuket Marathon 2026<\/strong> Presented by Supersports<\/strong> will mark the 20th anniversary<\/strong> of the race. Runners from around the world are invited to be part of this historic milestone in Southeast Asia\u2019s most beloved destination marathon.<\/p>\n

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Phuket, Thailand, June 16, 2025 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The Laguna Phuket Marathon 2025 Presented by Supersports wrapped up its 19th edition in spectacular fashion, drawing over 7,000 runners from 71 countries to one of Asia\u2019s most scenic and challenging race destinations. Against the backdrop of lush landscapes, coastal roads, and the warm hospitality of local …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6828,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[2592,116,110,118],"class_list":["post-6827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-global-travel-news","tag-global-golf-news","tag-global-travel-news","tag-news","tag-travelindex"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6827"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6827\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6828"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}