Bangkok Marathon returns to city after 2 year pandemic absence

The Bangkok Marathon returns to the city for the 33rd time on November 20 after a 2 year absence.

Due to social distancing measures and other Covid-19 prevention-related restrictions, most big events and concerts in Thailand were cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. But now measures have been relaxed people in Thailand can look forward to enjoying more events and concerts, such as the Bangkok Marathon – the kingdom’s biggest international running event.

Pop sensation Justin Bieber had no problem selling out his show at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Sunday November 6, despite some tickets being resold at the overinflated prices. Some were resold at double the price of the original, while the cost of special seats hit 1 million baht.

Pattaya is getting into the spirit of things by launching its bikini beach race in October and, of course, don’t forget the Bangkok Marathon.

Runners in the marathon will start at the front of the Grand Palace, and 4 different competitions are available to competitors of all skill sets: full marathon – 42.195 kilometres, half-marathon – 21.1 kilometres, mini-marathon – 10 kilometres, and micro-marathon – 5 kilometres.

Runners can apply online via bkkmarathon.com or gotorace.com until August 15 or book offline with the Thai Health and Jogging Run Club at Rajamangala National Stadium. All participants are required to have at least 2 vaccine doses.

The Director of the Public Relations Department, Wirut Rachtawat, says 18,000 runners are expected to join the event because many runners have been missing and asking about the event for 2 years.

SOURCE: Khaosod