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Chombeung Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Chom Bueng
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Race date in 102 days
Jan 17, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Chom Bueng · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
THB 1,000Varies by event and entry period
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Chombeung Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A traditional road marathon in Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi, Thailand,

the 40th edition is listed on the official RunningConnect registration page for Sunday 17 January 2027.

The event offers three distances: the full marathon, half marathon, and the Mini 10km.

Registration for the next edition is shown as open on the event platform.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Chombeung Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
norapobRan in 2025
“Instead, I achieved a negative split, and it remains a good memory from this race before my injury.”

The runner began the Chombueng Marathon 10km patiently, then caught others one by one. The 1-hour barrier remained out of reach, but a faster second half created good memories.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

ที่ทำได้กลับเป็น Negative Split เป็นความทรงจำที่ดีอย่างหนึ่งที่เก็บได้จากสนามวิ่งก่อนจะบาดเจ็บ

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Teerapong PanboonyuenRan in 2025

The 2025 participant wrote that they followed the pace set by two other runners early on. After passing turnaround point, they alternated between running and walking to finish and avoid injury, completing the race in 5 hours 36 minutes. They recalled that the support from residents and students at the race in their hometown was especially memorable.

Their race in brief

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2026 Finisher vlog

KrizzDaPaul · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Chombeung Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Chombeung Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

EventStartTime limitEntry fee
Marathon42.195km03:0007:00:00THB 1,000
Chombeung Half Marathon21.1km05:0004:00:00THB 800
Chombeung Mini Marathon10km06:0002:30:00THB 600
START

Chom Bueng Rajabhat University, Chom Bueng

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The RunningConnect 2027 event listing shows the full marathon at 42.195km, starting at 03:00 with a 7-hour cut-off;

half marathon at 21.1km, starting at 05:00 with a 4-hour cut-off;

and the Mini 10km, starting at 06:00 with a 2-hour 30-minute cut-off.

Standard entry fees are THB 1,000/800/600, plus an 8% service fee.

Entry is free in the 70-and-over category, and the disability category is half price;

ID verification is required.

The listed location is Muban Chom Bueng Rajabhat University, GPS 13.619737,99.586028.

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Marathon · Half · 10K

Event T-shirt

Marathon · Half · 10K

Bag drop

Marathon · Half

Race expo

Marathon · Half · 10K

Where and when to collect your Chombeung Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Official registration page lists free on-site kit pickup at expo; domestic EMS THB90; nonattendance domestic delivery THB100.
2027-01-15 to 2027-01-16, 10:00–18:00

Chom Bueng Rajabhat University

registration page race/expo location pin; separate expo building not identified

Stations & transport near the venue

More details

2027 registration page identifies Muban Chom Bueng Rajabhat University with GPS coordinates but gives no race-day public transit or shuttle details.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 17 January 2027 race is listed on the registration page. The details below apply only to that race.

Start·time limit

According to the table on the official 2027 event page.

RaceDepartureTime limitStandard fee
Full marathon 42.195km03:007 hoursTHB1,000
Half marathon 21.1 km05:004 hoursTHB800
Mini 10K06:002 hours 30 minutesTHB600

Registration and fees

An 8% service fee is charged on top of the standard entry fee.

  • The free category for runners aged 70 and over and the discounted category for runners with disabilities are available after ID verification.
  • The registration deadline is not listed on the page.

race pack

Check the pickup and domestic shipping fees.

  • Free pickup at the expo on 15–16 January, 10:00–18:00.
  • Domestic EMS shipping within Thailand costs THB90; shipping for runners who cannot attend costs THB100.
  • The full marathon and half marathon include finisher medal, a bag, and a finisher T-shirt; the 10K includes finisher medal and a shirt.

Times are local to Chom Bueng. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Chombeung Marathon start line in Chom Bueng

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Ruen Chom Dao Resort

The Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization's accommodation guide lists it as a place to stay in Chom Bueng. Check with the property before your visit to confirm its room availability and operations.

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Embrace Resort

The resort's website lists an address in Chom Bueng District. Check with the operator to confirm room types and availability.

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For U Resort & Cafe

The operator's Facebook page describes a resort and cafe in Chom Bueng. Contact the operator directly to confirm current room and cafe operations.

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Baan Rai Mon Tako Farmstay

The operator's website describes farm accommodation in Chom Bueng, including wooden lodgings, a swimming pool, and camping. Check with the operator to confirm room availability and operations.

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Why Worry Homestay & Café

The accommodation listing introduces a homestay and cafe in Chom Bueng and includes the operator's description and guest reviews. Check with the property to confirm availability.

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Ozone Farm Resort

The host-run accommodation listing page features Ozone Farm, a place to stay in Bok Phrai, Chom Bueng. Please contact the host to confirm current room availability and booking terms.

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Baan Rai Dok Kaew

The accommodation listing page features Baan Rai Dok Kaew as a place to stay in Chom Bueng and provides information about its rooms and facilities. Please contact the property to confirm current availability.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

56 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Ojisan Massage & Spa Flagship Foot Massage, Phutthamonthon Sai 2 Branch

THB 953

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HARNN Spa SCape in Bangkok's Central Pinklao

THB 1,872

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Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort Spa & Massage

THB 3,602

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Anantara Wellness at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

THB 4,677

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Damnoen Market Premium Tour: Michelin-Featured Eats, Train Ride & Photo Session (Top Quality)

THB 1,733

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Half-Day Tour with Boat Ride

THB 949

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Hand-Paddled Boat Ride + Train Ride at Maeklong Railway Market by Panda Bus (LMK2)

THB 1,629

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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Day Tour (Longtail Boat)

THB 1,967

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Luxury Floating Market & Michelin Dining Day Tour with AK GO

THB 2,747

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Bangkok Damnoen Saduak Full-Day Private Canal Tour

THB 2,327

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Amphawa Floating Market + Night Cruise to See Fireflies Amphawa Floating Market + Night Cruise to See Fireflies(R)

THB 6,244

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Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market Day Tour (Coconut Dessert Included)

THB 1,733

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Charoen Rung Rueang International Buffet at The Bright Rama 2

THB 2,067

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Arun Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour and Tuk Tuk Ride

THB 712

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Bangkok Night Views Half-Day Tour & Local Food Tasting

THB 2,388

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TTD Global Private Intercity Transfer Service from Bangkok to Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin and More

THB 843

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N&T Travel's Bangkok–Hua Hin Private City Transfer Service

THB 2,187

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Bangkok Luggage Delivery & Storage Service (Airportel)

THB 239

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Bangkok Airport–Bangkok City Luggage Delivery Service by LuggAgent

THB 394

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Kanchanaburi Skywalk & Bridge over the River Kwai Day Tour (Includes MEENA Café)

THB 7,288

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Bangkok Floating Market & Ayutthaya UNESCO Private Full-Day Tour

THB 1,664

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Bangkok Grand Palace & Three Temples City Tour – Afternoon Departure by Panda Bus (G)

THB 6,914

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Bangkok Three Great Temples + Ayutthaya World Heritage Ruins by Panda Bus (ALEB)

THB 16,225

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Ayutthaya One Day Private Temple Cafe Tour from Bangkok

THB 4,139

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Bangkok: Highlights Guided Tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun

THB 3,640

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Nikkanti Golf Club in Nakhon Pathom Golf Experience

THB 11,132

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Private Giraffe Safari Tour in Hua Hin (AK Go Tour)

THB 1,300

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Bangkok Khlong Bang Luang Phong Long Water Bicycle

THB 251

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Bangkok Bike & Canal Boat Tour (Lunch Included)

THB 1,359

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Gravity Lab Indoor Climbing Experience Bangkok

THB 413

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Bangkok: Enriched Air Fun Dive (Certification Required / PADI 5-Star Center)

THB 6,914

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Floating Market & Ratchaburi Attractions Day Tour (Departing from Bangkok)

THB 5,312

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market Day Tour

THB 1,092

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[Premium Bus Tour] Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market

THB 1,144

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Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Railway Market Half-Day Private Tour

THB 1,530

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Amphawa Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market Round-Trip Tour with Panda Bus

THB 1,820

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Damnoen Saduak & Ayutthaya Full-Day Private Taxi Tour

THB 2,258

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Bangkok Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

Light Shakeout Walking · THB 409

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Bangkok Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Walking Tour

THB 495

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Bangkok Talat Noi Song Wat Chinatown By Tuk Tuk Tour

THB 2,028

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Wat Pho & Wat Arun Half-Day Guided Walking Tour

THB 621

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Bangkok Yaowarat & Song Wat Road Small-Group Walking Tour

THB 1,014

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Where runners eat in Chom Bueng

Eating well is part of the trip

4 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Baan Boon Cafe

The Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization lists this cafe in Chom Bueng. Its guide mentions dishes such as khao khluk kapi and sour curry with shrimp and a cha-om omelet.

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Cafe Tu Toon

The Provincial Administrative Organization describes this Chom Bueng cafe as serving Thai and Muslim food, with beef green curry and roti as its signature dish.

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Chom Bueng Wild-Boar Restaurant

The Provincial Administrative Organization's food guide features a wild-food restaurant in Chom Bueng and a wild-boar curry dish. Use the contact details provided to check that it is open before visiting.

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Omyim Market (Talat Omyim)

Materials from Thailand's Department of Internal Trade describe the Omyim Community Market in Chom Bueng, with shops, local cultural exhibits, and weaving and snack-making demonstrations. Please check opening days and food options before visiting.

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What to see in Chom Bueng after the race

Seeing Chom Bueng with the medal on

7 places

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Tham Chomphon Cave

According to the Chom Bueng municipal tourism guide, this limestone cave is located in Chom Bueng Arboretum and is known for its stalactites and stalagmites.

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Buffalo Market Ratchaburi (Ban Talat Khwai)

It is listed as a tourist attraction in Chom Bueng in the Ratchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization's official tourism directory. Please check separately for market days and on-site activities.

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Nong Mali Marian Plum Orchard

The Provincial Administrative Organization's tourism page features a Marian plum orchard in Chom Bueng District. Harvest season and visitor access may vary from year to year.

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Central Region Literary Botanical Garden

According to the Provincial Administrative Organization's guide, this forest botanical garden in Chom Bueng features plants mentioned in literary works and spaces for learning about nature.

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Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Station

The provincial administrative organization describes this as a wildlife rescue and breeding facility in Chom Bueng that is open to visitors. Please check visiting conditions before you go.

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Grand Canyon Ratchaburi

The provincial administrative organization describes this site as a former quarry on private land in Rang Bua, Chom Bueng District. Please check safety and access conditions on site.

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Wat Nong Krathum

Wat Nong Krathum is listed among nearby attractions in Chom Bueng Municipality’s tourism guide. Please follow the dress code and visitor guidance when visiting the temple.

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Total cost and budget for Chombeung Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Chombeung Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Chom Bueng runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Chombeung Marathon

FAQ
When does Chombeung Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, January 17, 2027 in Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi, Thailand.

How do I register for Chombeung Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: General online registration.

Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Chombeung Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs THB 1,000.

What distances does Chombeung Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K.

Where does Chombeung Marathon 2027 start?

Chom Bueng Rajabhat University, Chom Bueng.

Where can I book a hotel near the Chombeung Marathon 2027 start?

You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Chom Bueng in the STAY section of this page.

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