Runners from 40 countries are expected for the 11th Khon Kaen International on January 26.
Khon Kaen city is located 458 km northeast of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport or 55 minutes by air, or five-six hours by car.
The event is officially sanctioned by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and the Athletic Association of Thailand.
The province is home to various cultures from pre-history and the ancient Khmer empire to modern Isan traditions.
The event is open to professionals and fun runners under a range of race and age categories.
It will feature a 42.19 km (26 mile) full marathon for participants of 18 years or above, a 21.1 km (13.1 mile) half marathon for participants of 16 years or above, an 11.55 km (7.17 mile) mini marathon for participants of 12 years or above, and a 4.5 km (2.79 mile) fun run.
The winners, the first five men and first five women in each race group, as well as the first 10 men and first 10 women overall, will be awarded trophies and cash prizes.
Two complimentary sightseeing tours will be offered to all registered participants.
Thai Airways International and Thai AirAsia (from Don Mueang International Airport) operate daily flights on the Bangkok-Khon Kaen route.
For more information or to download an application, visit: www.khonkaenmarathon.com
