Ultra-Trail Angkor

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.

One of the most unique races in the world took place on Saturday 4th and Sunday, 5th of February 2023…. the Ultra-Trail of Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia! After 2 years of interruption following the Covid, more than 1,000 participants took part in one of its six events set out in the heart of the Angkor remains. Organized by French Team SDPO and by Phoenix Voyages Group technical support, this 6th edition was once again a great success offering the trailers and walkers from 39 countries, excitements and wonderful memories between jungle, temple, rice fields and sporting challenge! The UTA is the only race authorized to run through this cultural jewel and it is the only ultra trail in Cambodia approved by the Ministry of Tourism and the Cambodian National Olympic Committee. Once again this year, more runners ran all the way through, inspired by the thrilling and fulfilling experience, as well as the magnificent scene. A trail among the big ones After only 6 years of existence, the Ultra-Trail of Angkor is now one of the most amazing races in Asia. Organized by Jean Claude LE CORNEC and his team SDPO with Phoenix Voyages for technical support, the Ultra-Trail of Angkor is one of the major trails. On the podiums are the famous faces and fans of this UTA. Véronique Messina, a French expariate in Cambodia, is a scratch winner oh UTA 100 (new distance) in 12h 29’ 07”. This athlete has won since the first edition all the UTA128 in her category. Jean Luc Puong who is in the Cambodia team for the World Championship of trail is second. On the 64 km, Benoit Mary, PDG of Meltonic wins the race in 7h11, Satomi Huchino, Japanese runner, finishes 5ème and is first woman in 7h34. Salvador Calvo Redondo, a Spanish runner win the marathon trail with a time of 3h36’26”. Ling Lee Yin (Hong Kong) is the first woman and 5eme in general on the same race. On the 32 km, Charley Bacry (France) blasted the peloton in a record of 2h16, the first woman Kia Holm Reimer (Denmark) runs in 2h 57’26”. RESULTS OF ULTRA TRAIL D’ANGKOR 2023 Résults of l’UTA 100 km 1F. MESSINA Véronique 12h 29’ 07 1H. PUONG Jean Luc 12h 30’ 48 Résults of Bayon Trail 64 km 1H. MARY Benoit 7h 11’54 1F. UCHINO Satomi 7h 34’ 54 Résults of Marathon Trail 42 km 1H. LE TAN Hi 3h 05’ 20’ 1F. LY Nary 4h 06’ 23 Résults of Jungle Trail 32 km 1H. BACRY Charley 2h 16’ 27 1F. HOLM REIMER Kia 2h 57’ 26 Résults of Temple Run 18 km 1H. SCHILPP Alexander 1h24’ 12 1F. MCPARLIN Zoe 1h 30’02 Résults of Elephant Trail 8 km (new race) 1H. HEDRICK Farrell 34’ 05 1F. GUERIN CALMETTES Tilia 44’ 00 ORGANIZER FEEBACK Jean Claude Le Cornec, President of SDPO, founder and organizer of the race. “Phoenix Voyages Group has been co-organizing the race since its very first event. Combined with sporting experience of SDPO, the competence of our tour specialist in Asia, allowed the many runners to take on a superb sporting challenge while experiencing an unforgettable stay in Cambodia and/or neighboring countries. With the largest delegation of runners on the mythical event and with Paris Olympic Games in perspective in 2024, France remains more than ever committed to the celebration of sport. We are already in the starting phase for the 7th edition. Don’t miss the next edition of ULTRA TRAIL 27 & 28 January 2024