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Chiang Mai a City of Tourism
One of the worlds most popular tourist destinations
With its stunning natural landscapes, rich Lanna culture, and vibrant modern charm, Chiang Mai attracts millions of Thai and international tourists each year.
Marathon running is one of the most effective tourism activities embraced by many major cities worldwidesuch as the Boston Marathon, L.A. Marathon, London Marathon, Sydney Marathon, New York Marathon, Tokyo Marathon, Beijing Marathon, Hong Kong Marathon, and Singapore Marathonas a tool to attract global participants and boost tourism. In Thailand, more provinces are organizing marathons to promote tourism.
Chiang Mai Marathon, or Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon, is an event under the project Ta Ton Yon Marathon: Soft Power for Tourism (No Elite, No Label). It has become the most internationally participated marathon in Thailand, with runners traveling from across the globe. Held annually on the Sunday before the last Sunday of December, the event has grown over its 19-year journey from a small local race into an international tourism magnet.
The marathon's unique appeal lies in Chiang Mais strengthsan abundance of tourist attractions, convenient transportation, ample accommodations, and the famous warmth and hospitality of its people, as expressed in the local saying:
Welcome, honored guests. Feel at home, as if this were your own.
The result : a continuous increase in foreign participants. In the 11th edition of the race, over 10,000 runners from 53 countries joined, including 2,973 international runnersmaking it the marathon with the highest number of foreign participants in Thailand, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The 12th edition in 2017 continued this trend, with 10,500 runners from 55 countries, including 2,846 international runners.
For the upcoming Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon 2025 (20th edition), more than 2,000 international runners and tourists are expected to fly in and take part.
Objectives of the Event
1. To stimulate the economy and promote tourism in line with the governments Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 initiative.
2. To promote cultural tourism and support Chiang Mais journey toward recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage City.
3. To encourage the general public to stay healthy through walking and running for wellness.
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START 3 AM CUT OFF 10 AM
Start at Tha Phae Gate, Finish Line at King Naresuan the Great Monument, Mae Rim District
Free shuttle service provided to bring al runners back to Tha Phae Gate. 06.30-10.30AM
CATEGORIES AGE GROUP
MALE
FEMALE
18-39 YEARS
18-39 YEARS
40-49 YEARS
40-49 YEARS
50-59 YEARS
50 YEARS & OVER
60 YEARS & OVER
START 4 AM / CUT OFF 7.30 AM
Start at Tha Phae Gate, Finish Line at King Naresuan the Great Monument, Mae Rim District
Free shuttle service provided to bring al runners back to Tha Phae Gate. 6.30-10.30AM
CATEGORIES AGE GROUP
MALE
FEMALE
29 & UNDER
29 & UNDER
30-39 YEARS
30-39 YEARS
40-49 YEARS
40-49 YEARS
50-59 YEARS
50 YEARS & OVER
60 YEARS & OVER
START 5 AM / CUT OFF 6.30 AM
Start & Finish at Tha Phae Gate
CATEGORIES AGE GROUP
MALE
FEMALE
15 & UNDER
15 & UNDER
16-29 YEARS
16-29 YEARS
30-39 YEARS
30-39 YEARS
40-49 YEARS
40-49 YEARS
50 YEARS & OVER
50 YEARS & OVERS
START 5.15 AM
Start & Finish at Tha Phae Gate
Divided into 3 activity categories
CATEGORIES
NOTE
Male & Female Open
Non Competition
Kids Run (12 Years & Under)
1st-5th Trophy (Male/Female)
Fancy Runners
1st-5th Cash Prize
The running route is flat with no hills.
The temperature on race day is 12-18๐C
Please arrive at the starting location on time.
DISTANCE
42K
21K
10K
3K
KIDS 3K
Trophy
1-5
1-5
1-5
-
1-5
Prize money
1-5 AgeGroup
OverAll 1-5
OverAll 1-5
-
-
Souvenir Shirt
R-shirt
R-shirt
R-shirt
T-shirt
T-shirt
42K Finisher T-shirt
-
-
-
-
Medals
Timing chips
-
-
E-Certificate
-
-
42K TOP100
Top50
-
-
-
Goodies Bag
Food & Drinks
Accident insurance
Shuttle Return to Tha Phae Gate
-
-
-
NOTE : Age calculation uses 2025 minus the runner's birth year.
RACE DAY TIME LINE
TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
2-2.50AM
Bag service to Finish line
Tha Phae Gate
3AM
Marathon Start
Tha Phae Gate
3-3.50AM
Bag service to Finish line
Tha Phae Gate
4AM
Half Marathon Start
Tha Phae Gate
3.30-4.50AM
Bag service 10K&3K
Tha Phae Gate
5AM
10K Start
Tha Phae Gate
5.15AM
3K Start
Tha Phae Gate
7-8.30AM
Award ceremony
10K&3K
Tha Phae Gate
6.30-10.30AM
Shuttle Return to
Tha Phae Gate
Mae Rim
7.30-9.30AM
Award ceremony
21K&42K
Mae Rim
DISTANCE
TYPE
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
MARATHON
All Age Group
7,000 THB
5,000 THB
4,000 THB
3,000 THB
3,000 THB
HALF MARATHON
Over All M/F
5,000 THB
4,000 THB
3,000 THB
2,000 THB
2,000 THB
10K
Over All M/F
3,000 THB
2,500 THB
2,000 THB
1,500 THB
1,500 THB
FANCY RUN 3K
Over All
5,000 THB
4,000 THB
3,000 THB
2,000 THB
1,500 THB
NOTE : All runners who win prize money will be subject to withholding tax at the rate of 5% of the prize money, in accordance with the Revenue Code of Thailand.
NO
COUNTRY
RUNNERS
1
Malaysia
266
2
South Korea
153
3
Singapore
91
4
Myanmar
89
5
Japan
82
6
Chinese taipei
70
7
China
68
8
USA
60
9
UK
57
10
Hong Kong
36
Update 30 SEP 2025
RACE CATEGORY
Normal
Today-31 OCT 2025
Delay
1-20 NOV 2025
Charity
1-15 DEC 2025
MARATHON
1,500 THB
2,000 THB
2,400 THB
HALF MARATHON
1,200 THB
1,500 THB
1,800 THB
10K
700 THB
800 THB
1,000 THB
SMILE RUN
600 THB
700 THB
750 THB
KID RUN 3K (12 Years & Under)
500 THB
600 THB
650 THB
NOTE : Age calculation uses 2025 minus the runner's birth year.
Expo Day 19-20 DEC 2025 (10AM - 6PM)
at Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai.
Please contact by your Passport on mobile phone.
All register can reservation status registration will be complete search by Passport at www.jogandjoy.run
CERTIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION
I certify that I am physically fit to compete in the category I have applied for, will abide by the competition rules, accept any injury that may occur while running, and waive any right to claim any damages from the organizers of the event and conference. I will provide photos or videos for publicity purposes without notice. The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
All applicants can check their registration status at any time using their passport number, which can be found on the registration website www.jogandjoy.run.