First royally sponsored Hua Hin Marathon set for May

 

Pictures: banmuang 

 

The First Hua Hin Marathon will be run in the seaside town on May 13th 2018 it was announced yesterday.

 

Runners will compete for a cup graciously donated by Her Majesty Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

 

The race at just over 42 kilometers will start at Wat Krailat and weave its way through town utilizing two U-turns before ending where it began.

 

 

Also taking place will be a half marathon of 21.1 kms, a mini marathon of 10 kms and a fun run of 5 kms.

 

Three thousand entrants are expected.

 

Apart from the royal seal of approval the event will be sponsored by local business, the municipality and TAT.

 

Deputy governor of Prajuab Khiri Khan Phongphan Vichiansamut yesterday presided over the launch of the event at the local offices in Hua Hin.

 

Source: Banmuang

 

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I can remember a marathon in Hua Hin many years ago. After a weekend enjoying the seaside, we headed back to Bangkok at around 10am. Before we got to the main road, all the traffic was stopped by the police. We sat there for three hours. The drive back home was bumper to bumper. It turned out to be an ten hour marathon.