ADVERTORIAL
T
his year’s race is conceptualised by Jak San,
referring to the traditional woven Thai
handicraft, Pla Ta Pian (fish-shaped wind mobiles),
Ta Kraw (kick ball) and Nok Kra Jib (bird-shaped
craft). They each represent wealth, harmony and
freedom.
Discover the bustling city of Bangkok at night
as you race down the illuminated streets and past
the glimmering historical sights. The Bangkok
Midnight Marathon 2019 returns, once again, in
August this year.
This is one of the rare opportunities for you
to set your milestones, or challenge your limits –
without the sun’s glare. Avoid the blazing tropical
shine as you navigate your way through the
metropolitan hub.
Be prepared to gain a whole new perspective
as you weave through the enigmatic Thai capital’s
nighttime urban landscape. Without the traffic.
Without the substantial shopping crowds. Without
the unintelligible visual buzz.
As much as it is a test of physical limits,
the entire experience would prove to be an
exhilarating, once in a lifetime urban adventure.
RACE ROUTE
As with previous editions, runners can choose
from three different running distances. Apart from
the full marathon, which covers a distance of
GETTING THERE:
There is hardly any
hassle in travelling to
Bangkok from Singapore.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot,
AirAsia, Jetstar, Cathay
Pacific, Thai Airways and
Thai Lion Air all offer
non-stop flights to the
Thai capital. The race
begins and ends at the
Phra Nakhon district,
which is the central
district of Bangkok.REGISTRATION: http://www.bangkokmidnightmarathon.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/Bangkokmidnightmarathon/
EVENT DATES: 24 August to 25 August 2019 (Note: The running routes are subject to changes from the organiser.)42.195km, there is an option of a half-marathon
(21.1km) and a mini marathon (10km).
The full marathon will flag off at 12.59am,
at Sanam Chai Road. The trail will bring you
through famous destinations like the Democracy
Monument and the Rama VIII Bridge before
you head down and back up a stretch of
Borommaratchachonnani Road. Take a glimpse
of the King Rama V Monument and the Golden
Mount before you cross the finish line in the
vicinity of the Giant Swing. Indulge in the post-
race festivities at the race village at the Bangkok
City Hall.
The half marathon begins at the same
starting position and kicks off at 3am, taking you
through a similar path, except that a part of the
Borommaratchachonnani Road track is reduced.
The mini marathon starts an hour later at the
exact same location. Steer your way through the
various aforementioned iconic landmarks on the
East bank of the Chao Phraya River.PRICING
For non-Thai residents or expats, the full, half
and mini marathon costs 2400 THB, 2200
THB and 700 THB respectively. Every runner
is entitled a race shirt (finisher’s shirt for full and
half marathons), running bib, goodie bag and a
medal.The Bangkok Midnight
Marathon 2019