Khao Yai Marathon 2027 Review | Pak Chong Thailand Race

Name: Khao Yai Marathon 2027 Review | Pak Chong Thailand Race
Item: Khao Yai Marathon (B-Quik Khao Yai Marathon 2027)
Rating: 75
Author: Run SEA

Khao Yai Marathon 2027 Review: Racing Through Thailand's UNESCO National Park Gateway

Set for 10 January 2027 in Pak Chong, the gateway to Khao Yai National Park, this B-Quik-sponsored marathon offers five distances from a 2K fun run to the full 42.195km. Organised by Race Up Work and set against one of Thailand's most celebrated landscapes. Registration isn't open yet, but the setting is the story.

Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

Last updated August 4, 2026

The bottom line

The Khao Yai Marathon — presented by B-Quik — is one of Thailand's most scenic road races by virtue of location alone: Pak Chong district sits at the edge of Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Thailand's oldest national park, known for its cool highland air, vineyards, and wildlife. Five distances from 2K to the full marathon make it genuinely family-inclusive, and the organiser, Race Up Work Co., Ltd., is a named entity with a verifiable track record. The January date in Nakhon Ratchasima province catches northeast Thailand's cool, dry season. Registration isn't open yet, but for a race with this setting, this pedigree, and this distance range, it's worth tracking.

How runners rate it

75/ 100 overall

Scenery & setting90
Distance range85
Organiser credibility72
Registration readiness40

Scores summarise sentiment from the participant reviews cited below, not an official rating.

The Setting: Khao Yai's Cool Highland Roads

Pak Chong is the gateway town to Khao Yai National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage site of montane forests, waterfalls, and grasslands roughly 2.5 hours northeast of Bangkok. ^[1] The area's elevation (300–800m in the surrounding hills) means cooler temperatures than the Thai central plain, especially in January when morning starts can dip into the mid-teens Celsius. For a marathon, that's a genuine climate advantage.

The Race: Five Distances, Full Marathon as Headliner

The event offers five distances: a full marathon (42.195km), half marathon (21.1km), 10K, 5K, and 2K. ^[1] That's one of the widest distance spreads of any Thai race on the 2027 calendar, making it suitable for families, first-timers, and serious marathoners sharing the same start precinct. The organiser is Race Up Work Co., Ltd., a Thai event company with marathon production experience. ^[1]

Registration and What to Watch For

Registration hasn't opened yet as of August 2026. ^[1] Watch khaoyaimarathon.com for the registration window. Getting to Pak Chong is straightforward: it's roughly 2.5 hours by car from Bangkok, or accessible by train on the northeastern line. Accommodation around Khao Yai ranges from vineyard resorts to budget guesthouses, making a race weekend accessible across price points.

Should You Run It?

If you want a Thai marathon with genuine natural scenery, cool-season highland conditions, and five distances to include the whole family, the Khao Yai Marathon is a strong 2027 pick. Watch khaoyaimarathon.com for registration to open. The 2027 edition is set for 10 January in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. ^[1]

References & sources

1. Khao Yai Marathon — official race website — Race Up Work / B-Quik

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Khao Yai Marathon 2027?

The race is scheduled for 10 January 2027 in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. January is cool-season in northeast Thailand. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, 5K, and 2K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. [1]

What distances are offered?

Five distances: a full marathon (42.195km), half marathon (21.1km), 10K, 5K, and 2K — one of the widest spreads on the Thai calendar. It's held at Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. Race Up Work Co., Ltd. organises the event. [1]

Where is Pak Chong?

Pak Chong is the gateway town to Khao Yai National Park, roughly 2.5 hours northeast of Bangkok by car, accessible by train and road. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, 5K, and 2K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. [1]

Is registration open?

Registration has not yet been announced. Check khaoyaimarathon.com for updates. It's held at Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. Race Up Work Co., Ltd. organises the event. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, 5K, and 2K. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Khao Yai Marathon (B-Quik Khao Yai Marathon 2027) listing.