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Instructions · What links here · Cambodia Elephant Trail (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 43 days ago by Goldface2009 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 43 days ago by Goldface2009

The Cambodia Elephant Trail (Khmer: ព្រិត្តិការណ៍រត់ប្រណាំងផ្លូវភ្នំ) is an annual trail-running event held in Kirirom National Park, Cambodia. Organized by KK Running Club (KKRC) and hosted at vKirirom Pine Resort, the race spans multiple distance categories and is designed to promote ecotourism and appreciation for Cambodia’s natural landscapes.

History

2019 – Inaugural Event

The first Cambodia Elephant Trail took place on 7 July 2019 at Kirirom National Park. It marked the debut of the trail-running competition in the region, though detailed participant numbers or structure are not publicly documented.

2022 – Event Revival

After a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the trail run resumed in early July 2022.
The 2nd edition attracted over 200 national and international runners from 15 countries.
Two race categories were held: a 12 km run (with 39 women and 77 men registered) and a 32 km race (with 11 women and 63 men registered).
The event was supported by the Cambodian Athletic Volunteer Federation, vKirirom Pine Resort, and sponsored by FWD Insurance, among others. (Cambodia Expats Online)

2023 – Expansion and Growing Popularity

On 2 July 2023, KKRC hosted the 3rd edition of the Cambodia Elephant Trail.
Participation doubled compared to the previous year, with 438 runners from 26 countries.
The race expanded to include five distances: 3 km, 10 km, 32 km, 42 km, and 70 km, offering a range of challenge levels for both novice and experienced runners. (Cambodia Expats Online)

2024 – Fourth Edition & Eco-Friendly Innovations

The 4th annual event took place on 11 August 2024, at vKirirom Pine Resort, Kirirom National Park, Kampong Speu Province.
Four categories were offered: 5 km, 12 km, 25 km, and 50 km.


Categories	Participant	Female
5km fun run	119 participants	66 female
12 km	234 participants	100 female
25 km	105 participants	19 female
50 km	58 participants

In total, 516 runners from 28 countries registered—a 20% increase compared to the 3rd edition. (siemreapwonder.com)
The event incorporated an eco-friendly innovation:bib numbers were printed on cloth instead of paper.
Participants received course maps and were informed that GPX files for the courses (with water stations about every 10 km and timing checkpoints) would be made available one week before the race. (siemreapwonder.com, Checkpoint Spot)

Overview of Editions
Year	Date	Distance Categories	Participants & Note
2019	7-July-2019	12km & 32km	First edition; limited public data available. webscorer.com
2022	3-July-2022	12km & 32km	~200 runners from 15 countries; event resumed after COVID hiatus. https://central.ams.com.kh/detail/839198
2023	2-July-2023	3km, 10km, 32km, 42km, 70km	438 runners from 26 countries; expanded categories. https://results.checkpointspot.asia/results.aspx?CId=17036&RId=14004
2024	11-August-2024	5 km, 12 km, 25 km, 50 km	516 runners from 28 countries; bibs printed on cloth; GPX files provided. https://kh.checkpointspot.asia/event/cet24

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The Cambodia Elephant Trail offers guided treks focused on wildlife viewing and community-based conservation.

References

^ Doe, Jane (15 June 2019). "About Cambodia Elephant Trail". Cambodia Elephant Trail (Official Page). Cambodia Elephant Trail. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.

External Links

[EleTrail-1] Doe, Jane (15 June 2019). "About Cambodia Elephant Trail". Cambodia Elephant Trail (Official Page). Cambodia Elephant Trail. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.

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