15,000 Athletes Expected at Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon 2020

Despite an increasing number of travel complications and many major international events around the region being cancelled because of the COVID19 outbreak, the organiser of the 15th Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon say they are still receiving registrations and expect 15,000 runners from more than 70 countries to take part.

Scheduled to take place 13-14 June 2020, the Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon has been certified by IAAF Association of International Marathons and Distance Races since the event's first year, and is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.

With over 80% of runners coming from outside of Phuket and 20% travelling from overseas, the marathon contributed around THB291.58 million to Phuket's economy in 2019 alone.

“Our registration numbers are up on this time last year,” said Roman Floesser, CEO of the event's organiser, GAA Events.  “Despite COVID19 concerns, runners are committed to taking part and we are working with our partners to ensure a safe and fun race for all. Event planning is on schedule, registrations continue to  be received and we are confident that more than 15,000 runners from around the world will take part this year.”

Supersports recently signed a three-year title sponsorship agreement for the event.

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