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Khon Kaen International Marathon

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Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, Thailand

calendar_today 10 Jan, 2026 – 11 Jan, 2026

About the Event

Experience the vibrant heart of Isan at the Khon Kaen International Marathon, a premier running festival scheduled for January 10-11, 2026, in Thailand. This major event offers a full spectrum of distances, from a competitive 42.195 km marathon and 21.1 km half marathon to an 11.55 km mini-marathon, a 5.4 km fun run, and a kids' race, attracting both elite international athletes and local running enthusiasts. Runners will explore the dynamic streets and landmarks of Khon Kaen, enjoying flat, fast courses, energetic crowd support, and the renowned hospitality of northeastern Thailand.

With race headquarters at Khon Kaen University, the January weekend promises precise organization, lucrative prize categories including special awards for Thai runners, and a celebratory atmosphere. It's the perfect destination race to start the new year, combining a serious athletic challenge with a deep cultural immersion and the chance to earn a coveted finisher's shirt under the Thai winter sun.

Races Offered

Kids Run

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 4.5K

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07:00

Marathon

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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03:00

Half Marathon

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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04:00

Mini Marathon

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 11.5K

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04:45

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Khon Kaen.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.4° / 27.0°

wb_sunny 16.2° / 26.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.0 /

water_drop 64.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.4° / 27.0°

wb_sunny 16.2° / 26.8°

air 8.0 km/h

water_drop 64.2%

About Khon Kaen

Learn more about the host city, Khon Kaen.

Khon Kaen (ขอนแก่น) is a city and province in Isaan, Thailand.

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Khon Kaen International Marathon

About the Event

Races Offered

Kids Run

Marathon

Half Marathon

Mini Marathon

Weather Overview

About Khon Kaen

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Krok E-Dok Mini–Half Marathon

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