The Laguna Phuket Marathon 2026 took place over Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026 at Laguna Grove, the iconic start and finish point inside the Laguna Phuket resort complex on Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, Thailand. Southeast Asia's premier destination marathon attracted over 6,200 runners from more than 60 countries, cementing its status as the largest sporting event on the island. Certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) since its inaugural year, and recognised as an official Boston Marathon qualifier, the event is organised by Go Adventure Asia with professional timing by Sportstats Asia. The weekend unfolds across two distinct experiences: Saturday afternoon's "Sunset Run" (5K, 10.5K and Kids Run) and Sunday's pre-dawn "Sunrise Run" (Half Marathon and Marathon), when runners start before daylight and are rewarded with a spectacular Andaman sunrise. The course winds through rubber and pineapple plantations, coastal roads past Nai Yang Beach and Layan Beach, and the lush forests of Sirinat National Park.
🌅 Saturday 13 June — Sunset Run
2 km Kids RunAfternoon
5 km RunAfternoon
10.5 km RunAfternoon
Race Pack Expo10:00–18:00
Laguna Grove · Sat sunset vibe · beach roadPhuket 🌅
🌄 Sunday 14 June — Sunrise Run
Marathon 42.195 km04:00
Half Marathon 21.097 km05:00
Marathon Relay04:00
Marathon cutoff11:30 (7h30)
Half cutoff09:00 (4h)
Marathon
42.2 km
04:00
🏆 Marathon 42.195 km — Start 04:00 Sun · Boston Qualifier
Start 04:00 Sun. · Laguna Grove, Bang Tao Beach · Pre-dawn tropical start (headlamp optional) · Rubber & pineapple plantations → Sirinat National Park → Nai Yang Beach → Layan Beach → Laguna Grove · Aid stations every 1.7–2km (water + isotonic) · Bananas + watermelon on course · Cutoff 11:30 (7h30) · AIMS certified · Boston Marathon qualifier · Marathon Relay option available (team)
Half
Marathon
05:00
Half Marathon 21.097 km — Start 05:00 Sun · AIMS certified
Start 05:00 Sun. · Laguna Grove start/finish · Tropical sunrise course · Lush greenery, beaches and local villages of Phuket · Aid stations every 1.7–2km · Bananas + watermelon · Half marathon cutoff 09:00 (4 hours) · AIMS certified · Boston qualifier (for eligible qualifying times)
Sunset
Run
Sat.
10.5 km + 5 km + 2 km Kids Run — Saturday 13 June · Sunset
Afternoon start Sat. · 10.5 km: beach road + local villages (breathtaking coastal views) · 5 km: charming local villages · 2 km Kids Run: safely contained within Laguna area · All distances start and finish at Laguna Grove · Race Pack Expo open Fri. 12 + Sat. 13 June 10:00–18:00 at Laguna Grove big marquee
Practical
Info
Course highlights · Aid stations · Travel · Tips
Course: rubber plantations · pineapple farms · Sirinat National Park · Nai Yang Beach · Layan Beach · Bangtao Beach · Cherngtalay area · local villages · Aid stations every 1.7–2km (water + isotonic · bananas + watermelon on HM/Marathon) · Travel tip: book hotels near Laguna early — fills up fast · Phuket International Airport ~20 min · Avoid hotels in Patong/Kata for early morning Sunday start · Tropical heat & humidity — start training in warm conditions
Venue: Laguna Grove, Laguna Phuket Resort, Bang Tao Beach, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand. Dates: Sat. 13 June (Sunset Run) + Sun. 14 June 2026 (Sunrise Run). Schedule Sun.: 04:00 Marathon + Marathon Relay · 05:00 Half Marathon · Cutoff Marathon 11:30 (7h30) · Cutoff HM 09:00 (4h). Distances: Marathon 42.195km · Half Marathon 21.097km · Marathon Relay · 10.5km · 5km · 2km Kids Run. Certification: AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) · World Athletics. Boston qualifier: Yes — official Boston Marathon qualifying race. Participants: 6,200+ from 60+ countries (2025). Course: Rubber & pineapple plantations · Sirinat National Park · Nai Yang Beach · Layan Beach · Bangtao Beach · Cherngtalay · local villages. Aid stations: Every 1.7–2km · Water + isotonic · Bananas + watermelon (HM/Marathon). Race Pack Expo: Fri. 12 June + Sat. 13 June 10:00–18:00, Laguna Grove big marquee. Organiser: Go Adventure Asia. Timing: Sportstats Asia. Getting there: Phuket International Airport (HKT) ~20 min to Laguna area by taxi/grab · Stay near Laguna for early Sunday start.
All Events at a Glance
| Event | Distance · Day | Start · Notes |
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| Marathon 42.2 KM BQ AIMS | 42.195 km · Sun. | 04:00 · Cutoff 11:30 · Pre-dawn start |
| Marathon Relay RELAY | 42.195 km team · Sun. | 04:00 · Team format |
| Half Marathon 21.1 KM AIMS | 21.097 km · Sun. | 05:00 · Cutoff 09:00 (4h) |
| 10.5 km 10.5 KM | 10.5 km · Sat. | Afternoon · Sunset Run |
| 5 km 5 KM | 5 km · Sat. | Afternoon · Village course |
| 2 km Kids Run KIDS | 2 km · Sat. | Afternoon · Laguna area |
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🌴 LAGUNA PHUKET Bang Tao Beach · Sirinat NP · Nai Yang · Layan Beach · Phuket, Thailand · AIMS · Boston qualifier · 6,200+ runners · 60+ countries · Go Adventure Asia · Sportstats
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