More than 2,000 local and international tourists from 26 countries took part in the Bokor Mountain Trail 2026 on October 4, highlighting Cambodia’s growing efforts to promote green and sports tourism in the coastal region.
Held on Bokor Mountain in Kampot province under the theme “Run for Green Tourism on Bokor Mountain,” the event was presided over by Tourism Minister H.E. Huot Hak and Kampot Governor H.E. Mao Thonin.
Key Facts
| About the Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bokor Mountain Trail 2026 |
| Date | October 4, 2026 |
| Location | Bokor Mountain, Kampot |
| Participants | More than 2,000 |
| Countries represented | 26 |
| Theme | “Run for Green Tourism on Bokor Mountain” |
| Main focus | Green tourism and sports tourism |
| Wider event | 2026 Green Season Tourism Event in the Coastal Region |
| Coastal provinces involved | Kampot, Kep, Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong |
| Organisers | Ministry of Tourism and Kampot Provincial Administration |
Trail race promotes Cambodia’s coastal tourism
The obstacle race formed part of the 2026 Green Season Tourism Event in the Coastal Region, a three-day programme held from October 2 to 4 in Kampot.
The wider event brought together Cambodia’s four coastal provinces: Kampot, Kep, Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong.
The Ministry of Tourism organised the event in cooperation with the Kampot Provincial Administration, with the objectives of promoting green tourism and sports tourism while contributing to improved livelihoods for local communities.
Huot Hak said the Bokor Mountain Trail was designed to showcase the tourism potential of the four coastal provinces to international visitors and encourage them to explore the destinations.
Green Season event combines sport, food and local products
The Bokor trail was one of several activities organised as part of the coastal Green Season programme.
Other activities included cooking competitions and exhibitions of local products, giving visitors opportunities to experience different aspects of the region beyond outdoor activities.
The programme is part of Cambodia’s broader effort to promote the Green Season as an attractive period for domestic and international travel.
Bokor strengthens Kampot’s tourism offering
Huot Hak highlighted Kampot’s tourism potential and praised the provincial administration for developing new and distinctive tourism products.
He credited the administration, under Governor Mao Thonin, with contributing to the province’s growing appeal and increasing tourist arrivals.
The minister also linked Cambodia’s tourism development to the country’s peaceful and stable environment, saying this has helped attract international visitors and encouraged them to share their experiences of Cambodia with people overseas.
Angkor Times Analysis
The Bokor Mountain Trail demonstrates how sports tourism can complement Cambodia’s Green Season strategy by giving international and domestic visitors a specific reason to travel to destinations outside the country’s major heritage centres.
With more than 2,000 participants from 26 countries, the event also provides international exposure for Kampot and the wider coastal region.
The broader opportunity is to connect events such as trail races with accommodation, local food, community tourism and other experiences so that visitors stay longer and spend more within local economies.
FAQs
When was the Bokor Mountain Trail 2026 held?
The event was held on October 4, 2026, on Bokor Mountain in Kampot province.
How many people participated?
More than 2,000 local and international tourists participated.
How many countries were represented?
Participants came from 26 countries.
What was the theme of the event?
The theme was “Run for Green Tourism on Bokor Mountain.”
Which provinces were involved in the coastal Green Season event?
Kampot, Kep, Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong participated in the three-day coastal programme.