Chombueng Marathon 2027 Review (40th Edition) | Thailand

Name: Chombueng Marathon 2027 Review (40th Edition) | Thailand
Item: Chombueng Marathon (40th ed.)
Author: Run SEA

Chombueng Marathon (40th ed.)

The 40th Chombueng Marathon is a full and half marathon event held on January 31, 2027, at Ratchaburi Rajabhat University in Chom Bueng, Thailand.

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Facts last checked August 25, 2026

The Chombueng Marathon (40th edition) is a full marathon event scheduled for January 31, 2027, in Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi, Thailand. Organized by the Chombueng Marathon organizing committee, it offers both a half marathon (21.1 km) and a full marathon (42.195 km) distance, with the venue based at Ratchaburi Rajabhat University.

The bottom line

The Chombueng Marathon's 40th edition carries genuinely exceptional continuity -- among the longest track records in this entire research batch, on par with the 37-year Bangkok Marathon. The venue, Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, traces its roots to 1954 as a village college, gaining full university status in 2004, and stands out for having one of the few dedicated Faculty of Muay Thai Studies programs anywhere in the world. Two distances (21.1K/42.195K) at a genuinely distinctive institutional venue make this a strong pick, though registration status wasn't yet announced at the time of this research.

Key facts
Date	2027-01-31
Distance Km	42.195, 21.1
Primary Distance Km	42.195
Organizer	Chombueng Marathon organizing committee
Venue	Ratchaburi Rajabhat University, Chom Bueng
City	Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi
Country	Thailand

40 Years of Continuous Racing

The 2027 race marks the landmark 40th edition of the Chombueng Marathon, offering two distances: the 21.1K half marathon and the 42.195K full marathon. ^[1] That's among the longest track records of any race covered in this entire research batch -- comparable to the 37-year Bangkok Marathon and well ahead of most newer events.

A University With a Rare Muay Thai Faculty

The race starts at Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, located in Chom Bueng district, Ratchaburi province, about 130km west of Bangkok. ^[2] The institution traces back to 1954 as Chom Bueng Village College, becoming a teachers college in 1970, and gaining full university status in 2004. Genuinely unusual among its six faculties: a dedicated Faculty of Muay Thai Studies, alongside education, management science, science and technology, humanities and social sciences, and industrial technology.

A Genuinely Rare Institutional Focus

A university with a Faculty of Muay Thai Studies is a genuine rarity globally, giving this race's start venue a distinctly Thai cultural character beyond a typical academic campus -- worth knowing for runners interested in the country's national martial art alongside the marathon itself.

Registration Not Yet Announced

As of this writing, registration status has not been announced. ^[1] Given the race's 40-edition history, this is likely standard pre-season timing rather than any operational uncertainty.

Should You Run It?

If a marathon with genuine 40-year continuity, starting at a university with one of the world's few dedicated Muay Thai academic faculties, appeals, the Chombueng Marathon on 31 January 2027 is a distinctive, well-established pick. Watch official channels for registration to open.

References & sources

1. Chombueng Marathon 2027 — event listing — runningconnect.com
2. Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University — background — Wikidata

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Pros

Long-running event now in its 40th edition, suggesting an established history
Offers both half marathon (21.1 km) and full marathon (42.195 km) distance options
Hosted at a defined venue, Ratchaburi Rajabhat University, in Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Chombueng Marathon (40th ed.) held?

The Chombueng Marathon, now in its 40th edition, is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2027. It is organized by the Chombueng Marathon organizing committee and will be based at Ratchaburi Rajabhat University in Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi, Thailand, according to the currently available event details.

What distances are offered at this race?

The Chombueng Marathon offers two race distances: a half marathon of 21.1 km and a full marathon of 42.195 km, with the full marathon serving as the primary distance for this 40th edition event held in Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi, Thailand.

Where does the Chombueng Marathon take place?

The race takes place at Ratchaburi Rajabhat University, located in Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi, Thailand. This venue serves as the base for the 40th edition of the Chombueng Marathon, which is organized by the Chombueng Marathon organizing committee and includes both half and full marathon distances.

How many times has this race run before?

The 2027 edition marks the 40th running of the Chombueng Marathon -- among the longest track records of any race in this research batch. Two distances are offered: 21.1K and the 42.195K full marathon. [1]

What makes the start venue distinctive?

Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, tracing back to 1954, is one of the few universities anywhere with a dedicated Faculty of Muay Thai Studies, alongside its other academic programs. It's located in Ratchaburi, about 130km west of Bangkok. [2]