May 23-24, 2026 Koh Chang, Trat, Thailand
Registration closes: May 3, 2026 | ปิดรับสมัคร: 3 พฤษภาคม 2569

Race Venues

Discover Salak Phet Bay (อ่าวสลักเพชร) — the stunning race venue for The Emerald Challenge.

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Race Village — Salak Phet Bay (อ่าวสลักเพชร)

The heart of the Koh Chang Ocean Race, nestled in the breathtaking Salak Phet Bay on the southeast coast of Koh Chang. Features registration area, equipment staging, safety briefing zone, and the main stage for ceremonies.

Salak Phet Bay (อ่าวสลักเพชร), Koh Chang, Trat Province 23170

Facilities
Parking Restrooms First Aid Food Court Equipment Storage
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02

Launch & Finish Zone

The dedicated paddler launch and finish area at Salak Phet Bay. Equipped with beach launch ramps, timing systems, and spectator viewing areas for an exciting race experience.

Salak Phet Bay Beach Front, Koh Chang

Facilities
Beach Launch Timing System Spectator Area Water Station Safety Boats
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03

Beach Pavilion & Event Center

A beachfront venue hosting the Welcome Dinner, Awards Ceremony, and social events. Enjoy stunning ocean views while celebrating the spirit of ocean paddling at Salak Phet Bay.

Salak Phet Bay, Koh Chang

Facilities
Covered Area Stage Bar Dining Ocean View
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Race Map View

แผนที่เส้นทางแข่งเรือ 15 กม. และ 25 กม. รอบเกาะช้าง
Interactive map of the 15 km and 25 km ocean race courses around Koh Chang

15 km Course
Start/Finish Salak Phet Pier (ท่าเรือสลักเพชร) → Koh Prao Nok (เกาะพร้าวนอก) → Koh Lao Ya Nai (เกาะเหลายาใน)

25 km Course
Start/Finish Salak Phet Pier (ท่าเรือสลักเพชร) → Koh Prao Nok (เกาะพร้าวนอก) → Koh Ngam (เกาะง่าม) → Koh Lao Ya Nai (เกาะเหลายาใน) → Had Wai Chaek (หาดหวายแฉก)

Getting to Koh Chang

By Air

Fly to Trat Airport (TDX) from Bangkok. From there, take a transfer to the Koh Chang ferry pier (approximately 20 minutes).

By Bus

Regular bus services run from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) to Trat. Journey time is approximately 5-6 hours.

By Ferry

Ferries run regularly from the mainland pier to Koh Chang. The crossing takes approximately 30-45 minutes.