WELCOME TO

MUANG THAI CHIANGMAI MARATHON

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SUNDAY 21, DECEMBER 2025

At Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai

THAILAND

The 20th Muang Thai

Chiang Mai Marathon 2025

An International Traditional Marathon for Tourism

Sunday 21, December 2025

At Tha Phae Gate

Chiang Mai, Thailand

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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Host of the event

Presented by

Main Sponsor

Co Sponsoe

Members and Partners

Conducted by

DISTANCE RUNNING

MARATHON

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


HALF MARATHON

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


10K RUN

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

3K SMILE RUN

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

RUNNING MAP

The running route is flat with no hills.

The temperature on race day is 12-18C

Please arrive at the starting location on time.

Trophy, Souvenir and all Service

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

Prize Money

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.

50 Countries and Territories registered to participate in the Muang Tha Chiang Mai Marathon 2025

UpDate 30 SEP 2025

TOP 10 Oversea Runners

Registered to Participate in the 2025 Race

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

ENTRY FEES FOR OVERSEA AND FOREIGNER

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

RACE ENTRY PACK COLLECTION

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.

REGISTER NOW OPEN

Normal Register Today-31 OCT 2025

Delay Register 1-20 NOV 2025

Charity Register 1-15 DEC 2025

CHECK REGISTER STATUS

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.

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