Thai travellers embrace ‘run-cation’ as marathon trips surge across Asia
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Agoda data shows Thai travellers are increasingly combining travel with marathon events across Asia, with accommodation searches rising sharply for races in Seoul, Mt Fuji and Bangkok.
One Bangkok to stage Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio half marathon
FRIDAY, JULY 03, 2026
One Bangkok will host Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio Characters Half Marathon in September 2026, positioning Thailand as a new global sportainment destination.
Khao Yai run cancelled as 1,800 runners left stranded; organisers cite safety
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
About 1,800 registered runners were left stranded after a Khao Yai race collapsed at the start. Organisers later apologised, citing “unforeseen circumstances” and safety standards.
Tourism Minister announces “Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2025” with over 48,000 global runners
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025
Thailand's “Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2025” will feature 48,000 global runners, aiming to boost the country's global status in the next three years.
North Korea holds first Pyongyang marathon after pandemic
MONDAY, APRIL 07, 2025
North Korea held its first Pyongyang International Marathon on Sunday in six years, hosting foreign runners in the reclusive country that has largely closed its borders since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ultramarathoner Natalie Dau claims Singapore record with 1,000km Thailand to S’pore run
THURSDAY, JUNE 06, 2024
For 12 days, Natalie Dau pounded the streets across Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, chalking up 1,000km – the equivalent of two full marathons (42.195km) a day.