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Korat Marathon

November 8, 2026 · 3:00 AMNakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

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Race Day

77°F

72–88°F · Feels warm

Total elevation gain

873ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +3 ft

Crowd Rating

4/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Korat Marathon starts at the Thao Suranari Monument in the center of Nakhon Ratchasima and finishes at the Bung Ta Lua Water Park. It is a point-to-point course with the roads fully closed to traffic. The marathon starts at 03:00 and has a 6 hour 30 minute limit, with cut-offs at 10, 20 and 30 km. The course runs out along the Ratchasima-Pak Thong Chai road to a turnaround near the halfway point and comes back toward the city, with about 266 m of climbing and 265 m of descent. The race carries the World Athletics Road Race Label for 2026. The 2025 edition was presented by BYD, and organizers expect about 10,000 runners across all distances in 2026. Entries for 2026 are sold out; the marathon cost 1,400 THB at the regular price.

Nov 17, 2025: Korat Marathon 2025 draws more than 8,500 runners
Tariku Abdi of Ethiopia won the 2025 marathon in 2:21:15 and Kwinthida Thadaset won the women's race in 3:01:02, in the fourth straight year of the World Athletics Road Race Label.
Jul 2, 2026: Korat Marathon 2026 announced for 8 November with 10,000 runners expected
Nakhon Ratchasima province and Raceup Work presented the 2026 race, a point-to-point course from the Thao Suranari Monument to the Bung Ta Lua Water Park.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration on the Checkrace platform; entries closed on 8 October 2026 and the event shows as full.
Eligibility: Marathon runners must be 18 or older on 8 November 2026, born in 2008 or earlier.
Overall Championship entry requires a marathon faster than 2:50 for men or 3:20 for women, from a certified race in the past 12 months.
Required Documents: Original national ID card or passport to collect the race kit.
A representative needs the registration proof, a copy of the runner's ID and their own original ID.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: The organizer may cancel the event for natural disasters, epidemics or civil unrest.

Questions about the Korat Marathon 2026

When is the Korat Marathon 2026?

Sunday, November 8, 2026.

What time does the Korat Marathon start?

The race starts at 3:00 AM, local time.

What is the Korat Marathon time limit?

6 hours 30 minutes; finish cut-off 09:30.

How do I enter the Korat Marathon 2026?

The race is sold out. Oct 8, 2026: Registration closes. May 6, 2026: Registration opens. Ways in: Online registration on the Checkrace platform; entries closed on 8 October 2026 and the event shows as full.

When and where is packet pickup for the Korat Marathon?

Nov 5, 2026: Race kit collection begins at The Mall Korat.

What is the Korat Marathon course like?

266 m of total elevation gain. It passes Thao Suranari Monument and Bung Ta Lua Water Park.

What is the weather like at the Korat Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 22–31 °C (72–88 °F).

Is the Korat Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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