The inaugural Hua Hin Ultra Marathon 2026 will take place on Saturday, 23 May, marking the first time the city has hosted an ultra-distance running event of this scale.
The race will start and finish at Rajabhakti Park and will offer four distances, ranging from a 10-kilometre evening run to a 100-kilometre ultra marathon. Organisers say the course will take runners through coastal areas, urban sections and key landmarks across Hua Hin.
Registration and race distances
Registration opened on Monday, 2 February, with an early-bird period running until 7 February. Regular registration will then be available from 8 February to 4 April, or until race quotas are filled.
The event includes the following distances and entry fees:
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10K: 650 baht
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25K: 990 baht
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50K: 1,490 baht (early bird) / 1,790 baht (regular)
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100K: 1,790 baht (early bird) / 2,190 baht (regular)
Race start times and cut-off limits have been set to accommodate the longer distances:
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100K: start 3.00am, 18-hour cut-off, finishing by 9.00pm
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50K: start 3.30am, 9-hour cut-off, finishing by 12.30pm
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25K: start 5.00am, 5-hour cut-off, finishing by 10.00am
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10K: start 5.00pm, 2.5-hour cut-off, finishing by 7.30pm
Race support and entitlements
All registered runners will receive a race bib with electronic timing, an event running shirt, a race pack bag and a finisher medal. Finisher shirts will be provided to participants in the 25K, 50K and 100K categories, while drop-bag services will be available for the 50K and 100K races.
Aid stations offering water, electrolyte drinks and fruit will be located every five kilometres along the route. Organisers have also confirmed traffic control volunteers, medical teams, nurses and physiotherapists will be deployed throughout the event, along with accident insurance coverage for all participants.
Meals, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, will be provided, with additional logistical support for longer-distance runners.
Rules and participation
Organisers state that participants must be in good physical condition and are responsible for their own health throughout the race. Each runner may register for only one distance, and race bibs are strictly non-transferable. By registering, participants also consent to the use of photographs and video footage for promotional purposes.
The Hua Hin Ultra Marathon 2026 is expected to attract runners from across Thailand and the region, adding a new endurance event to the city’s sporting calendar.
Further details and registration are available here: https://register.action.in.th/eventDetail/HuaHin100K
