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Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom race photo
Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom race photo
Nakhon Phanom
TH
Oatz · Public Domainกิตติ เลขะกุล · CC BY 3.0กิตติ เลขะกุล · CC BY 3.0
Race date in 60 days
Dec 13, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Nakhon Phanom · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
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Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom race photo
Oatz · Public Domain
Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom race photo
กิตติ เลขะกุล · CC BY 3.0
Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Runs along the Mekong riverside in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand.

Part of the Scenic Marathon series.

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.

Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Finisher vlog

KrizzDaPaul เจอกันที่เส้นชัย · Finisher vlog

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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 Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom — 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.

From the 2025 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2025 edition
START

Lan Saeng Sing Kaew Plaza, Nakhon Phanom

loop course

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Lang Saeng Sing Kaeo Square

Same as departure point (round trip/loop course)

Finish · Google Maps
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The start is at the Sengsingkaew Pier on Chayangkun Road in central Nakhon Phanom.

The course follows the Mekong and is known as the “Naga Way.”

Mountain ranges in Laos rise across the river.

Nakhon Phanom is a small city on the Mekong in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, approximately 735km northeast of Bangkok.

This race is the final event in the Scenic Marathon Series, which is held in six regions of Thailand.

The series celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026.

Unlike the other races in the series, which use the half marathon distance, Nakhon Phanom is run as a full marathon.

It is organised by Race Up Work Co., Ltd.

World Athletics Label
Label Label
Typical race-season temperature: around 21°C (69°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom 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 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Packet Pickup schedule and venue for the 2026 edition have not yet been officially announced.
For the 2025 edition, race packs were distributed the day before the race.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startSaeng Singkaew Pier, Chayangkun Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom
  • Transit cardCarry cash for songthaews, tuk-tuks, and samlor (pedicabs) — there is no formal city bus or fare card system, so bring exact change for these small, informal fares.
  • Getting to the finishNear the Naga Monument on the Mekong River promenade, downtown Nakhon Phanom

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Saeng Singkaew Pier, Chayangkun Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom

Start is on the Mekong riverside road near Saeng Singkaew Pier in downtown Nakhon Phanom. Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP) is about 18-20km/~20min drive from the city center, fixed taxi fare into town ~100 baht.

Map

Getting to the finish

Near the Naga Monument on the Mekong River promenade, downtown Nakhon Phanom

Finish sits on the riverside Mekong promenade by the large Naga (serpent) monument, a short distance along the same waterfront from the start pier.

Map

Transit card

Nakhon Phanom town is small and walkable/bikeable; no in-town public bus network was found despite being a provincial capital — only intercity coaches/vans. Local movement relies on beige songthaews (~40 baht on routes toward That Phanom), tuk-tuks, and samlor (roughly 30-80 baht for a short ride).

Bicycle/motorbike rental also common, cash transactions.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 22, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
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.

Nakhon Phanom has a tropical savanna climate.

The winter dry season is relatively cool, while April is the hottest month, with average daytime highs reaching 35.1℃.

The rainy season runs from May to October, bringing frequent rain and warm nights;

the race takes place in December, during the dry season.

The Thai–Lao Third Friendship Bridge links the city with Thakhek in Laos across the river.

As course follows the Mekong, runners can keep Laos in view on the opposite bank.

The race is one of six events in the Scenic Marathon Series.

Over the past 10 years, the series has donated more than 2 million baht to local communities, schools and hospitals.

Organisers say each event follows international safety and operating standards.

Times are local to Nakhon Phanom. 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.

Nakhon Phanom Province Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Hotels near the Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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

Nakhon Phanom Province Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Nakhon Phanom with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Nakhon Phanom.

Total cost and budget for Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Nakhon Phanom runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom

FAQ
When does Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 13, 2026 in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand.

What distances does Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom 2026 start?

Lang Saeng Sing Kaeo Square, Mekong Riverside, Nakhon Phanom.

(From the 2025 edition)

Where does Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom 2026 finish?

Lang Saeng Sing Kaeo Square — Same as departure point (round trip/loop course).

(From the 2025 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom 2026 start?

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

What transit card do I need for Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom 2026?

Carry cash for songthaews, tuk-tuks, and samlor (pedicabs) —

there is no formal city bus or fare card system, so bring exact change for these small, informal fares.

(From the 2025 edition)

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