Running Calendar 2026 — "3 Running Events Per Month" with Event Dates

Year 2026: Who wants to run seriously again or is a new runner looking for a "deadline"? This article covers all major running events across Thailand, organized month by month. At least three events per month Ready for the event (and link reference) to make your selection easier.

Important Note: The running schedule may be subject to change at any time. Please check the official website or organizer before registering and planning your trip.


January 2026 — A gradual year-opening experience

  • 18 Jan 2026 — BROTHER BEAT CANCER RUN 2026 (Bangkok) — View Details
    Suitable for: Newcomers, Health-Conscious Runners, Those Who Want to Open the Year Without Pressure
    Feeling of the Event: Warm, approachable
  • 24 Jan 2026 — BURIRAM MARATHON — View Details
    Suitable for: Timekeeper, Big Field Enthusiast, Runner Who Wants to Start the Year on Standard Pace
    Feeling of the Event: Crazy, Serious, Big Event
  • 25 Jan 2026 — Run For Knowledge Running for Knowledge 2026 (Bangkok) — View Details
    Suitable for: Newcomers, first-time runners, community runners
    Feeling of the Event: Fun, Easy Access, Community Atmosphere
This Month's Tricks: Newcomers should start with a 5K or 10K before increasing distance. The goal is "finish without pain."

February 2026 — The Month of Half 

  • 1 Feb 2026 — CMU Marathon — View Details
    Suitable for: Runners from across provinces, 10K / 21K / 42K
    Feeling of the Event: Fresh, Enjoy Running, Warm Local Atmosphere
  • 1 Feb 2026 — Bamboo Blossom Marathon— View Details
    Suitable for: First-time marathon runners, stunning marathon views
    Feeling of the Event: Warm, Local, Friendly
  • 8 Feb 2026 — Amazing Chiang Rai Marathon 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: Marathon Straps, First Try 21K, Stunning Marathon View
    Feeling of the Event: Scenic, Run Free, Clear Goals
  • 8 Feb 2026 — NAKHON PHANOM 21 — View Details
    Suitable for: First-time Halftime runners, Isan runners, those who want to upgrade from 10K
    Feeling of the Event: Run with joy, fit perfectly, clear goals.
  • 14-15 Feb 2026 — Cinco Half Marathon Pranaburi 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for:Travel+Run, Isan Speed Run, 10K / 21K Mile
    Feeling of the Event:Chill by the Sea or Challenge in the Big City
  • 15 Feb 2026 — KhonKaen21 — View Details
    Suitable for: People who want to try 21K, Halftime runners, and athletes who have trained continuously.
    Feeling of the Event: Realistic, Vibrant Fan Support
  • 22 Feb 2026 — UDONTHANI HALF MARATHON 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: Continuously trained fit, 10K / 21K
    Feeling of the Event: Vibrant, serious, enthusiastic

If you are practicing half, choose 1 "Make Time" task + 1 "Run Fun" task for the best balance.

March 2026 — Commemorative Street Combo 

  • 1 Mar 2026 — Nakhon Sawan Drakorn Run 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: Road Run, People Who Love Local Fields, People Who Want a New Atmosphere for Running
    Feeling of the Event:  Local Fun, Enjoy Running
  • 8 Mar 2026 — One WHA Run 2026 (Chonburi) — View Details
    Suitable for: Road Running Straps, Workers, City Run Marathoners
    Feeling of the Event: Modern, Vibrant, Slippery Running
  • 15 Mar 2026 — Nong PraJak Ultra100 — View Details
    Suitable for: Ultra Line, Experienced Runners, Athletes Who Want To Test Their Strength
    Feeling of the Event: Heavy, serious, high effort.
  • 22 Mar 2026 — Plarun 5: 2026 (Rayong) — View Details
    Suitable for: Newcomers, Chill Running, People Who Want To Run Without Pressure
    Feeling of the Event: Chill, casual, fun

April 2026 — Choose smartly for hot weather

  • 5 Apr 2026 — MCU PHETCHABURI MINI MARATHON 2026 (Phetchaburi) — View Details
    Suitable for: Newcomers, those who want to start a 5K/10K, and those who don't want to run too hard.
    Feeling of the Event: Easy to run, not too demanding, perfect for beginners.
  • 18–19 Apr 2026 — Swarak Ramai Ultra Marathon 2026 (Nakhon Sawan / Ultra) — View Details
    Suitable for: Ultra Line, Long Distance Runners, Serious Challenge Enthusiasts
    Feeling of the Event: Durable, Sun-Tested, Proven
  • 26 Apr 2026 — PRACHIN NIGHT RUN 2026, 3rd Edition (Prachinburi / Night Run) — View Details
    Suitable for: Newcomers, Heat-Resistant Runners, Night Running
    Feeling of the Event: Fun, Translated from the Morning Event, Vibrant
Tricord Heat: Night Run / Early Release "Save More" and Don't Forget to Hydrate and Rehydrate Before the Real Event

May 2026 (May 2026) — Month of Lent

  • 3 May 2026 — Siri Ratcha's 18th Walk & Run (Bangkok) — View Details
    Suitable for: Newcomers, Health-Conscious Runners, People Who Want to Run Meaningful Events
    Feeling of the Event: Warm, Intentional, Community
  • 10 May 2026 — Hua Hin Marathon 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: Travel + Running, Sea City Enthusiasts, Traveling for Running Trips Across Provincial Regions
    Feeling of the Event: Scenic, Plein, Feel The Trip
  • 31 May 2026 — Khao Khao Marathon 2026 (Phetchabun) — View Details
    Suitable for: Champions of the challenging field, beautiful views, runners who want to prove themselves.
    Feeling of the Event: Challenge, View, Experience the Ultimate Victory
  • 31 May 2026 — Amazing Phrae Marathon 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: Marathon Straps, Travelers Who Love Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures, Runners Who Want To Run And Explore Local Cities
    Feeling of the Event: Local, Warm, Run Free

June 2026 — Long Training Mode Activated

  • 13–14 Jun 2026 — Laguna Phuket Marathon 2026 (Phuket) — View Details
    Suitable for: Half-Full Line, Destination Run Enthusiasts, Experienced Runners
    Feeling of the Event: Pro Up, Beautiful Field, Big Event Feel
  • 21 Jun 2026 — Amazing Kamphaeng Phet Marathon 2026 (Kamphaeng Phet) — View Details
    Suitable for: Road Straps, People Want to Carry Away Local Events, People Love Local Atmosphere
    Feeling of the Event: Casual, Fun, Comfortable Running
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Khaopubpa Half Marathon: The Rugged 21 — View Details
    Suitable for: Half-Straps, South Thailand Runners, People Who Want To Run With Character
    Feeling of the Event: A little challenge, local, run freely

July 2026 — A road that should be tried once.

  • 5 Jul 2026 — Chiang Mai Half Marathon 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: People who want to try 21K, Halftime enthusiasts, and those who have trained continuously.
    Feeling of the Event: More serious, Slippery Running, Test Yourself Well
  • 5 Jul 2026 — TIST RUN 2026 (Chiang Mai) — View Details
    Suitable for: Newcomers, Chill Running, People Who Want to Enjoy Fun Events
    Feeling of the Event: Friendly, non-pressure, community-run
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Amazing Uttaradit Marathon 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: Marathon Straps, People Who Love Various Provincial Fields, Runners Who Want to Collect Events from Multiple Provinces
    Feeling of the Event: Local, Serious, Running Fun
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Sukhothai 100 Ultra Marathon 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: Ultra Line, High-Efficiency Runners, Hardcore Athletes
    Feeling of the Event: Doo, Heavy, Use Your Heart to Fight Hard

August 2026 — Classic Marathon

  • 9 Aug 2026 — He runs through the fog, Marathon 2026 — View Details
    Suitable for: Sai Wiew, People Who Love the Match Character, Runners Who Want a New Experience
    Feeling of the Event: Scenic, Running to the Heart of the World, A Little Challenge
  • 16 Aug 2026 — Wangpong Trail 2026 (Phetchabun / Trail) — View Details
    Suitable for: People who want to try trail running, those who are adventurous, and those tired of old road runs.
    Feeling of the Event: Nature, Fun, More Effort
  • 22–23 Aug 2026 — Songkhla Marathon 2026 (Songkhla) — View Details
    Suitable for: Road Straps, People Who Want to Run in the South, Runners Who Love the Rainy Season
    Feeling of the Event: Vibrant, Enjoy Running, Charm of the City

September 2026 — The Ultra Trail season has reached its peak.

  • 12-13 Sep 2026 — Scenic Half Marathon Krabi 2026 (Krabi) — View Details
    Suitable for: Travel + Running, People Who Want to Try Stunning Halfway View, Photography Enthusiasts
    Feeling of the Event: Chill, scenic, finish with the atmosphere
  • 6 Sep 2026 — Jungle – Trail Khao Eto 2026 (Prachinburi / Trail) — View Details
    Suitable for: New shoes for trail running, adventure gear, nature lovers
    Feeling of the Event: Lui, excited, clear nature
  • 18–20 Sep 2026 — MUSER100 2026 (Tat / Ultra Trail) — View Details
    Suitable for: Ultra Trail, experienced runners, serious fans
    Feeling of the Event: Heavy, Raw, All-in-One
Newcomers want to try the trail. : Choose short distance first + train on hills and mountains, and don't forget "shoes recovery" after intense training.

October 2026 — Realistic Mountain Trail

  • 10–11 Oct 2026 — Nan Mountain Trail 2026 (Nan / Trail) — View Details
    Suitable for: Realistic Trail, Hiker, Trail Expert
    Feeling of the Event: Duo, Challenge, Use Both Strength and Willpower
  • 30 Oct–1 Nov 2026 — THEP SADET TRAIL 2026 (Chiang Mai / Trail) — View Details
    Suitable for: Trail, the man who wants to run, the runner who loves challenges
    Feeling of the Event: Lui, Heavy, Wild Mountain Style
  • 31 Oct 2026 Late in the month, trail and ultralight events in the northern region are often packed — check the latest updates here. Northern Calendar (RunLah)
    Suitable for: People are looking for a trail near the end of the year, Northern region enthusiasts, and those planning a continuous route.
    Feeling of the Event: Start Hot, Many Options, Seasonal Running Atmosphere

November 2026 — The Running Season Has Clearly Begun

  • 1 Nov 2026 — THEP SADET TRAIL 2026 (Chiang Mai / Trail) — View Details
    Suitable for: Trail, the serious enthusiast, the runner ready for challenges
    Feeling of the Event: Realistic, Challenge, Intense Field
  • 1 Nov 2026 — Amazing Nan Marathon 2026 (Nan) — View Details
    Suitable for: Road Straps, City Lovers Who Love the Atmosphere, Runners Who Want to Run Across the Country During the High Season
    Feeling of the Event: Chill but Quality, Beautiful City, Run Free
  • 13–15 Nov 2026 — Ultra Trail Chiang Mai (UTCM) 2026 (Chiang Mai / Trail) — View Details
    Suitable for: Serious Trail, Experienced Runner, Year-End Big Event Runner
    Feeling of the Event: Large, International Standard, End-of-Year Target

December 2026 — The month of "Finishing" closes the year beautifully.

  • 10–12 Dec 2026 — Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB (Chiang Mai / Trail) — View Details
    Suitable for: Trail, serious runners, people who want to experience major events
    Feeling of the Event: Large, International Standard, End-of-Year Target
  • 12 Dec 2026 — Scenic Half Marathon Nakhon Phanom 2026 (Nakhon Phanom) — View Details
    Suitable for: People who want to finish the year with a half, runners who love scenic views, and those who enjoy a great atmosphere on the field.
    Feeling of the Event: Peaceful, Beautiful View, Run It All
  • 20 Dec 2026 — Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon 2026 (Chiang Mai) — View Details
    Suitable for: Beautiful closed-road style, 10K / 21K / 42K
    Feeling of the Event: True Finishing, Vibrant, Celebratory Atmosphere

What should you prepare for your first run?

If this is your first run, don't worry about how fast you need to run—what matters more is getting ready properly so you can finish the event fun, pain-free, and eager to return.

Checklist for Beginners Before the Event
  1. Choose your distance accordingly. If you're just starting out, we recommend trying the 5K or 10K first.
  2. Pre-order — Minimal sample preparation time of 4–8 weeks depending on the distance.
  3. Check pickup date / drop-off time / cut-off time Complete before departure
  4. Prepare your running gear. Shirts, Pants, Tights, Hats, Running Numbers
  5. Do not wear new shoes on race day. — Use the same pair you've trained with for greater safety.
  6. Sleep well enough. On the night before the event
  7. Eat familiar food Before running, don't try anything new on race day.
  8. Arrive early. At least 60–90 minutes to avoid rushing.
  9. Running shoes should be changed after running. or recovery-style shoes to allow your feet to rest.
Newbie Tips: The first goal of the event is not to "make time" but simply to... Finish without pain And having experienced good results, it is truly worth it.

End the year without breaking it "Recovery is more important than ever"

Late year workloads are exhausting; when running or training hard, allow your feet to rest with our shoe line. Recovery Shoes / Running Sandals To reduce impact during daily walking.
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How to Choose the Right Running Gear for Yourself (Especially Beginners)

Choosing a running event for beginners to achieve a good experience without injury is about evaluating "availability" and "appropriateness" as primary factors. Before deciding, always check the distance, grade, and cut-off time of the course. Do not choose based solely on aesthetics. Complement this by planning adequate training over 6–16 weeks according to the distance. Select events with favorable weather conditions, such as early morning races during hot months. Most importantly, establish a clear recovery plan, including rest, stretching, and the use of recovery shoes, because your feet are the most critical aspect you must prioritize.