Event overview

CLEAR Marathon Cambodia event details

CLEAR Marathon Cambodia is delivered as a professionally operated international race in Siem Reap, designed to scale from thousands of runners into a major annual funding engine for APOPO Minefields to Rice Fields and agroforestry based land transition programmes.

Core event information

Event name CLEAR Marathon Cambodia
Location Siem Reap, Cambodia
Date Saturday 15 November
Distances Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km
Event owner and beneficiary is APOPO. Delivery is executed by fully outsourced professional operators to protect runner experience, safety posture, and operational quality.

Strategic timing

The event is designed to align with major delegate presence in Siem Reap, including the Francophonie Summit window from 14 to 16 November.

Summit sessions typically begin at 09:00. CLEAR Marathon operations are designed to conclude before that start window, allowing delegates and corporate participants to take part without disrupting official schedules.

Why timing matters

Delegate capture International visitors already in city reduce acquisition cost and increase participation conversion.
Visibility A clear public moment with media capture and sponsor value during a high attention period.
Funding gap advantage Occurs during end of year donor slowdown, generating unrestricted capital when funding is constrained.

Race distances and experience

Each distance is designed to be accessible, fast, and clearly managed on the ground. Course measurement, marking, and flow control are executed by professional operators, with a consistent runner experience across all categories.

Half Marathon

The flagship endurance distance designed for international runners, corporate elites, and competitive participation. Built around a measured course, pace corrals, and a clean finish chute for strong results capture.

10 km

The most popular city distance designed for both Cambodian and international participation. Suitable for visitors, NGOs, business networks, and first time competitive runners.

5 km

The inclusive short distance designed to drive volume, family participation, and community visibility. Supports corporate teams, school groups, and casual runners while maintaining professional finish capture.

Participation architecture

CLEAR is designed for growth by offering multiple participation modes and monetisation pathways while keeping the race experience consistent and controlled.

Physical runners Certified course, RFID timing, professional marking, aid stations, and controlled finish operations.
Virtual runners Global participation with tracking, separate leaderboards, and digital finisher certificates within 24 hours.
Corporate categories Corporate team of five and corporate elite entry options with visibility built into sponsor architecture.
Leaderboards Separate physical and virtual leaderboards plus corporate competition categories.

Digital and data systems

CLEAR uses proven race technology to reduce friction and increase trust. Systems are designed to scale from 5,000 to 15,000 plus runners.

International registration platform with online payments and waivers.
RFID timing integration and public results publication.
Digital finisher certificates issued within 24 hours.

Delivery model

CLEAR uses a delivery model that protects quality, safety, and reputation. APOPO owns the event and benefits from net surplus, while professional operators deliver execution under contract.

APOPO role

Event owner and beneficiary. Sets objectives, approves governance rules, and ensures programme alignment. Does not operate traffic, timing, or on course delivery.

Operator role

Executes course design and permitting, staffing and marshals, timing systems, medical posture, volunteer coordination, and event production to race standards.

Control posture

Prize envelope capped. No funds distributed in advance. Tourism and programme allocations released only after completion and verification with cancellation and force majeure rules.