Laguna Phuket Marathon

Close racing, family fun and runners from all around the world characterise the 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon Russian Artem Sekachev wins Male Marathon while Thai Nuntaporn Tengamnuay claims Women’s crown PHUKET, Thailand - Friends and families came together in Phuket for the 17th edition of the Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon this weekend which saw competitive racing, personal bests and lots of smiles. From young to old, over 6,000 runners from more than 43 countries took part in a weekend of tropical fun. The change to have morning starts on both days this year saw many opting to compete on both days and a festival-like atmosphere at the finish line with food stalls and entertainment enjoyed by participants and spectators alike. Day 1 (Saturday 10th June) hosted the 2km kids run, 5km and 10.5km. Almost 250 kids enjoyed the 2km kids run in the green surrounds of Laguna Phuket and the first to cross the line in the male division was Julian Kloihofer from Thailand. Kawinthip Wongthawat, also from Thailand, crossed first in the women’s division. Just two seconds separated the top two men in the 5km with Seung Ho Park (KOR) taking the win ahead of Sergei Zyrianov (RUS) in second while in the Women’s division it was Hayley Newman (AUS) who secured the win by almost a minute over Siena Milgate (AUS) in second. It was another Korean runner who took the win in the Male 10.5km. Youngho Kim carved out a lead and held it to cross the finish line in a time of 35:23, ahead of Thai rival Aekkalak Jhankaeo. Mei Yan Wong from Hong Kong dominated the Women’s 10.5km with a convincing win by more than two minutes over second place finisher Kanika Chuaypet from Thailand. Day 2 (Sunday 11th June) saw thousands of runners new and old converge at the start line at Laguna Grove where friendships were made and renewed, and camaraderie was high. With runners from all over the world lining up together, it was a clear sign that Phuket is back and open for all! Out with the lead pack, Artem Sekachev (RUS) pushed the marathon pace early to create some separation between the leaders and the chasers. He then continued to turn up the pressure and by the 30km mark had a three minute lead which he further extended over the remaining distance to finish in a time of 02:51:10, more than five minutes ahead of second place finisher Waiwit Thongtae from Thailand. In the Women’s division, the racing proved much closer and it became a podium battle amongst Thai and Aussie runners. With just two minutes separating the top three at the finish line, it was Nuntaporn Tengamnuay who claimed the crown in a time of 03:38:33 ahead of Wannarat Jittiwuttinon in second. In the Marathon Relay it was the Thai team “Team Three men and a little lady” who were the clear winners in a time of 02:50:39. Little separated the runners in the Male Half Marathon. Sergei Zyrianov from Russia got off to a fast start and led from early on and although more conservative at the start Sota Maehara (JPN) built up his pace and was closing fast towards the finish. Unfortunately for him, there wasn’t enough track and Sergei Zyrianov held on to take the win in a time of 01:17:25 and Sota Maehara had to settle for second. In the Women’s division, Australia’s Hayley Newman out ran a tough field to finish with a winning margin of four minutes over second place finisher from USA, Lindsay Nickel. Organised by GAA Events and internationally-certified measured run course by World Athletics (WA), the Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon is one of Southeast Asia’s favourite destination marathons and a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon. The dates have been set for 2014: The 18th Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon will take place on 8-9 June 2024. Full results of the 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon are available at www.sportstats.asia.

Runners from 63 countries take part in Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon PHUKET, Thailand – The Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon returned with a roar as more than 7,000 runners from 63 countries enjoyed a weekend of healthy fun in the tropical island of Phuket, and some impressive run times. Thais dominated the longer distances on Sunday while a mix of nationalities shared the spoils across Saturday’s shorter distances. The 10.5KM saw some close racing in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. Ronald Setiawan (IND) put in a strong performance to cross the line in a time of 36:58 while less than 20 seconds behind was Nattapong Buachay (THA), with Tanadol Witsarutsin (THA) close behind in third. In the Women’s race it was Phuket-based triathlete Dimity-Lee Duke (AUS) who dominated the race, finishing in a time of 39:23, almost two minutes clear of Voraphan Nuansri (THA) with Suwaree Thanaaeknithiwat (THA) further back in third. Sergei Zyrianov (RUS) led the 5KM field from start to finish claiming the Men’s crown ahead of Mohamed Rasheed (MDV) in second and Kiyun Kaddoura (FRA) in third. In the Women’s race, Siena Milgate (AUS) hit the front early on and took the win ahead of Auksarapuk Sangruksa (THA) and fellow Aussie Chiara Jessica Egger in third. While the cool morning start on Sunday was appreciated by the longer-distance runners, the humidity added to the challenge and the top three finishers in the Men’s Marathon went to Thai runners. Apichai Phujit claimed the trophy in a time of 02:50:20, more than five minutes faster than the 2020 winner, while second place went to Teerayut Katrahong and Santi Fungfueang was in third. The Women’s race was similarly dominated by Thai runners with Satowa Ota crossing first in a time of 03:23:47 with Nuntaporn TengAmnuay in second and just 30 seconds behind Sasiwimon Khongjit finished third. In the Marathon Relay it was Team Jetts that claimed the honours in an impressive time of 02:41:18, ahead of Team Surakul in second and Team Blue Tree Running Club 2 in third. Showing no signs of tiredness after his 5KM win the day before, Sergei Zyrianov (RUS) went one better than his second place in the 2020 Half Marathon to claim this year’s crown in a time of 01:13:21. Mohamed Rasheed (MDV) ran a strong race to finish second with Mood Chaison (THA) running out of track to chase down Rasheed and having to settle for third. In the Women’s race it was Thai runner Manussanun Kumpituk who went straight to the front and by the 5KM mark, she’d carved out a two minute lead which she held for the rest of the race, crossing the line in 01:34:22, ahead of Nopchaya Handittagul (THA) in second and Charinya Kanchanasevee (THA) in third. Its two day format, family-friendly destination and safe and fun run course, together with a 2KM Kids Run, makes Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon one of Southeast Asia’s largest destination marathons and a popular choice for families and elite runners alike. The dates have been set for next year: the 17th Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon will take place 10-11 June 2023. Put the dates in your diary and check out www.phuketmarathon.com for the latest registration details. Overall Results Top three in each distance are below. For detailed results, visit www.sportstats.asia Marathon – Men 1 Apichai Phujit 02:50:20 2 Teerayut Katrahong 02:56:00 3 Santi Fungfueang 02:59:30 Marathon – Women 1 Satowa Ota 03:23:47 2 Nuntaporn TengAmnuay 03:30:23 3 Sasiwimon Khongjit 03:31:03 Marathon Relay 1 Team Jetts 02:41:18 2 Team Surakul 03:18:47 3 Team Blue Tree Running Club 04:18:25 Half Marathon – Men 1 Sergei Zyrianov 01:13:21 2 Mohamed Rasheed 01:19:01 3 Mood Chaison 01:21:24 Half Marathon – Women 1 Manussanun Kumpituk 01:34:22 2 Nopchaya Handittagul 01:37:32 3 Charinya Kanchanasevee 01:40:40 10.5KM – Men 1 Ronald Setiawan 36:58 2 Nattapong Buachay 37:14 3 Tanadol Witsarutsin 38:00 10.5KM – Women 1 Dimity-Lee Duke 39:23 2 Voraphan Nuansri 41:22 3 Suwaree Thanaaeknithiwat 44:32 5KM – Men 1 Sergei Zyrianov 15:58 2 Mohamed Rasheed 16:32 3 Kiyun Kaddoura 18:11 5KM – Women 1 Siena Milgate 19:57 2 Auksarapuk sangruksa 20:41 3 Chiara Jessica Egger 21:27 2KM Kids Run – Boy 1 Kittikhun Lankhunthod 06:56 2 Korawin Chaichamroonphan 07:50 3 Nathee Gorton 08:07 2KM Kids Run – Girl 1 Kawinthip Wongthawat 08:36 2 Anastasiia Maiorova 10:14 3 Chloe Issara Weigl 10:18 About Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon was launched in 2006 and is owned and organised by GAA Events. Now in its 16th year, Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon won GOLD for “Best Amateur Sports Event of the Year in Thailand’’ at the 2017 Asia Sports Industry Awards (SPIA Asia 2017). 2021 event sponsors include: Title Sponsors Laguna Phuket and Supersports. Co-Sponsors: AIA Vitality, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Gatorade and Jetts Fitness. Media Partners: Fando, True Visions. Official Suppliers: Amino Vital, Aquafina, Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Finisher Pix, New Balance, Oakley and Pro Freeze. Supporting Authorities: Phuket Province, Ministry of Tourism & Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Sports Authority of Thailand and Thai Mass Participation Sports Trade Association. Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon is sanctioned by IAAF AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races). The event’s online registration partner is GoToRace.com and professional timing and results are provided by Sportstats Asia, with marketing support by The Sponsorship Experts and event charity Children First Fund.