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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Travel to Chiang Mai and Hotels
- Chiang Mai has direct flights from many international destinations such as Seoul, Korea, Japan (Osaka, Hokkaido), Taiwan, China (Xi'an, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou), and other Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hanoi, and Danang. You can check the latest flight schedules and routes at (Fligh Status & Domestic Flights)
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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
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
10K RUN
START 5 AM / CUT OFF 6.30 AM
Start & Finish at Tha Phae Gate
CATEGORIES AGE GROUP
3K SMILE RUN
START 5.15 AM
Start & Finish at Tha Phae Gate
Divided into 3 activity categories
RUNNING MAP
The running route is flat with no hills.
The temperature on race day is 12-18๐C
Please arrive at the starting location on time.
Trophy, Souvenir and all Service
NOTE : Age calculation uses 2025 minus the runner's birth year.
RACE DAY TIME LINE
Prize Money
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
Update 10 OCT 2025
ENTRY FEES FOR OVERSEA AND FOREIGNER
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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