This November, Laguna Phuket, Asia’s pinnacle of integrated resort and leisure offerings, will reaffirm its stature as a global sports hub. Athletes from around the world will converge for the 29th Laguna Phuket Triathlon.
More than 1,200 athletes and 2,000 visitors from approximately 30 countries are expected to come together for this popular sporting event on 19th November 2023. Staged at Laguna Grove, Southeast Asia’s longest-running triathlon includes a 1.8km swim in the Andaman Sea and lagoon, a 55km bike ride through Phuket’s rolling countryside and villages, and a 12km run through the landscaped grounds of Laguna Phuket.
Participants can also opt for the Sprint category, which includes a 0.5km swim, 20km bike ride, and 6km run. Additionally, there’s a family and friend-friendly Duathlon, featuring a 4km run, 5km bike ride, and 12km run. The event will be skillfully overseen by a dedicated professional team and animated by commentator Whit Raymond.
The 29th Laguna Phuket Triathlon is generously supported by Phuket Province, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Sports Authority of Thailand (under the Ministry of Tourism & Sports), Thai Airways, and more. This event highlights Phuket’s status as a top-tier sports destination in Asia, known for international standards, modern facilities, and breathtaking natural beauty. Most importantly, it’s a charitable event benefiting Children First Fun (CFF) in Phuket.
Throughout its history, the Laguna Phuket Triathlon has attracted top triathletes like Michael Raelert, a four-time German Iron Man champion, Italian triathlon star Massimo Cicana, Swiss Olympian Ruedi Wild (2012), Emma Pallant-Browne from the UK with 20+ Iron Man 70.3 wins, Inge Prasetyo, SEA Games silver medalist from Indonesia, and Jaray Jearanai, a member of Thailand’s national triathlon team, along with other prominent athletes and celebrities. It’s a ‘Top 10 Triathlon in the World!’
Participants can savor world-class accommodations at various Laguna Phuket resorts, complete with complimentary car and boat transfers to the race starting point. Special room rates are accessible at Angsana Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket, Cassia Phuket, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, SAii Laguna Phuket, and Banyan Tree Veya Phuket for those who use the code ‘LPT2023.’
Registration for the Laguna Phuket Triathlon is open until November 13, 2023, at www.lagunaphukettri.com.
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