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1–2 May 2027Svay Thom · Siem Reap

Come for the race.Stay for the Kingdom.

Twelve obstacles, two nights of music and a native sapling for every team, minutes from Angkor Wat.

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Supported by
  • National Olympic Committee of CambodiaNational Olympic Committee
    of Cambodia
  • British Chamber of Commerce CambodiaBritish Chamber
    of Commerce
  • Maddox FoundationConservation &
    community partner
Our guardian

Meet Glensara.

Glensara is the guardian of the Gauntlet. Carved like the Khmer temple guardians of Angkor and wrapped in Highland tartan, Glensara stands at every start line and watches over every team on the course.

The name joins two legacies: Glen, for the valleys of Scotland, and sara, from the Apsara, the celestial dancers of Khmer heritage.

Khmer heritageGuardian spirit, the greatness of Angkor and the carved artistry of the Khmer Empire.
Scottish heritageHighland resilience, tartan and Celtic knotwork: endurance and the journey without end.
The Glensara Gauntlet

Twelve obstacles.
One team of four.

A 10 km team challenge across water, mud, walls and aerial crossings. Choose an obstacle, or filter by what it asks of you.

Obstacles
    Celebrate

    Two days of Horizon.
    Four villages.

    Local DJs from 2 pm, live bands into the night and the Afterglow laser finale. The villages are open all day, for racers, families and festival-goers alike.

    ProgrammeBoth days

    1. 05:30
      First race wavesTeams of four set off from the lakes
    2. All day
      Four villages openHarmony, Habitat, Little Explorers, Food District
    3. 14:00
      Horizon beginsLocal DJs on the main stage
    4. Evening
      Live bandsInto the night at Svay Thom
    5. 20:00
      AfterglowThe laser finale
    6. 20:30
      Shuttles to Siem ReapAnd on to the Pub Street aftershow

    Wellness brand, conservation project or NGO?Exhibit in the villages

    Already on board

    Our 2027 partners

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    Gauntlet 2027 · Limited edition

    The first 200.Part of Gauntlet history.

    The first 50 teams to register and pay receive four numbered shirts, one per teammate. No reprint.

    Teams
    50
    Shirts
    200
    Numbered
    001–200
    Build your team
    Tickets · 1–2 May 2027

    Choose one day.
    Or unlock both.

    Race packages are per team of four and include Horizon on the same day. Horizon passes are per person.

    Tickets aren’t on sale yet, and prices are announced on the day sales open. Register your interest and we’ll email you first.

    Khmer prices are for Cambodian citizens with a valid Cambodian ID card or passport, checked at the gate. Racers must be 16 or over on race day; racers aged 16 or 17 need a signed parent or guardian consent form, and their team must include at least two members aged 18 or over. Under-5s go free; child and family passes are available. Gold Circle adds the premium viewing area; Platinum adds all-inclusive food and drinks.

    Why Siem Reap Siem Reap is where the world comes to see Angkor. In May 2027, minutes from the temples, Svay Thom hosts something Cambodia has never seen.

    Glensara is built to help Cambodia lead the region in sport, culture and live events, and to give visitors a reason to stay longer and spend within local communities.

    Concept: the Horizon Festival in the Siem Reap Stadium, Svay Thom
    Discover Cambodia

    Discover the Kingdom.

    From the temples of Angkor to the southern islands, Cambodia packs temples, rainforest, a living lake and white-sand coast into one country. Choose a place to see how far it is from the start line.

    Select a destination on the map. Travel times are approximate, from Siem Reap.

    Plan your trip

    Two airports.
    One weekend.

    Fly straight into Siem Reap, or arrive through Phnom Penh and connect north. Siem Reap is your base; Glensara shuttles take you to the venue.

    1. SAI Siem Reap
      Fly into Siem ReapSiem Reap–Angkor International. Direct from Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul and more.
    2. KTI Phnom Penh
      Or via Phnom PenhTecho International, the new long-haul gateway. A short domestic flight or 5–6 hours by road.
    3. 15′ Shuttle
      Siem Reap to Svay ThomOfficial Glensara shuttles from town to the stadium gate, and back to Pub Street for the aftershow.
    4. e-VISA Before you fly
      Visa & passportMost visitors need a visa: apply online before you travel. Passports must be valid for six months.
    • Fish amokNational dish
    • Rice & stir-fryEveryday favourite
    • Num banh chokBreakfast noodles
    • Kuy teavNoodle soup
    • Nom krokCoconut rice cakes
    • Mango sticky riceSweet

    The Food District brings kitchens from around the world together with Khmer classics like these. Example menu; vendors will be confirmed closer to the day.

    Sustain

    Leave Siem Reap better
    than we found it.

    Responsible by design: across the race, the festival and the villages.

    Our pledge
    Founding partners · 2027

    Put your name on a first.
    Make it yours.

    Cambodia's first international obstacle race and festival has room for a small group of founding partners. We're taking one partner per category, and the founding title is yours for every edition that follows.

    Naming partner

    The Gauntlet,
    presented by you.

    Title rights to the race or Horizon Festival: on the start arch, the race kit, the medals and every screen.

    info@glensara-events.com
    • Open · Founding partnerBanking & paymentsOfficial bank and cashless partner of the eventYour brand here
    • Open · Founding partnerHydrationEvery refill station, every finish lineYour brand here
    • Open · Founding partnerApparelRace kit, crew and the 2027 collectionYour brand here
    • Open · Founding partnerNutritionFuel for 12 obstacles and two festival daysYour brand here
    • Open · Founding partnerTravel & staysFlights, hotels and shuttles to the venueYour brand here
    • Open · Founding partnerCorporate hospitalityTeams, terraces and Platinum experiencesYour brand here
    Good to know

    Questions,
    answered.

    Can't find yours? Write to info@glensara-events.com.

    Do I need to be an athlete?

    No. It's 10 km with 12 obstacles and it isn't timed: the goal is to finish together as a team of four. Every obstacle has a bypass route if you're not confident.

    How old do racers need to be?

    At least 16 on race day. Racers aged 16 or 17 need a signed consent form, and their team must include at least two members aged 18 or over.

    Can children come?

    Yes. Under-5s go free, there are child and family passes, and Little Explorers is a supervised kids' area run by first-aid trained staff.

    What's in the race kit?

    A drawstring bag, technical race T-shirt, numbered bib, sweat towel, headband, wristband, steel cup and, at the finish, a medal. Kits are collected at the Race Expo in Siem Reap.

    What are the opening times?

    The first race waves start at 5:30 am. The villages are open all day, Horizon begins at 2 pm, and the Afterglow finale runs from 8 pm until the venue closes at 8:30 pm.

    How do I get to the venue?

    Fly into Siem Reap–Angkor International, or Phnom Penh and continue north. The grounds are at the Siem Reap Stadium in Svay Thom, about 15 minutes from the centre of Siem Reap, with official Glensara shuttles.

    Final call · 1–2 May 2027

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