Following a great success in the previous edition which saw more than 6,000 participants from over 50 countries, the Laguna Phuket International Marathon is back with its 10th edition in 2015! Taking place on Sunday, 7 June 2015, this year’s race in Phuket, Thailand is expecting 7,000 runners and walkers to participate.

Standard Chartered marathons give people from around the world the chance to compete in events that test their endurance and will power. Participating in such a marathon takes a great deal of dedication and training. For this reason, these events sponsored by Standard Chartered are helpful for promoting a healthier lifestyle, and motivate people to strive to achieve more in their lives. The following are some of the most popular Standard Chartered marathons held around the world.

Have you been running in discomfort? Have you been criticised for owning an outdated pair of running shoes? Or, have you been changing your pair of running shoes so often that you have lost count of them? Well, it is time for you to grab a pair of PUMA Ignite to not only enjoy your running experience, but also, be recognised as a trendy fitness enthusiast! Sounds like a great way to kill two birds with one stone, isn’t it?

Whether you’re planning a holiday to one of the country’s bustling megalopolises or a tour through its lush countryside, there is no shortage of dynamic landscapes in China. On running trails through invigorating mountain paths, easy-going forest trails, and striking skylines, you can lose yourself in living history to the rhythm of your footsteps on the ground. Consider making one of these ten trails a part of your next trip!

There’s something about inaugural races that thrills runners: new terrain to conquer, new records—both competitive and personal best—to set, new people to meet. This maiden race and ultra is all that and more! You can guess by its name—the mythical land of Shangri-La is novelist James Hilton’s fictional account of the legendary Tibetan paradise, Shambala. Hosted on the magnificent Himalayan Mountains in Yunnan Province of Southern China, this challenging mountain race beckons international runners to experience the exotic and mystical lands of China.

Built during the Warring States period over 2,000 years ago, the Great Wall of China is a symbol of strength and endurance, and remains one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. As it so happens, the marathon, inspired by peace and freedom in Ancient Greece, was founded in the same time period. Who would have thought that two millennia later, these two symbolic icons of ancient civilisation—the Great Wall and the Olympic Marathon—will harmoniously come together in a festive international sports and culture exchange.