More than 3,000 runners took part in Hua Hin Marathon 2026 on Sunday morning (10 May), with participants setting off from Wat Khao Krailas in Khao Takiab.
The event, held on 10 May, marked the sixth Hua Hin Marathon and the 20th Preserve Hua Hin Run. It was organised by the Preserve Hua Hin Group under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Krip Rojanastien, president of Preserve Hua Hin, presided over the release of the runners at 7am. The event was also attended by Nopporn Wuttikul, Mayor of Hua Hin City Municipality; Police Colonel Samer Yoosamran, adviser to the mayor; Kittipong Siripetchkasem, president of the Hua Hin-Cha Am Tourism Business Association; Wasana Srikanchana, adviser to the association; and other guests.
Actress Ann Thongprasom also joined the event, taking part in the 10.5km mini marathon.
The race was divided into four distances: the 42.195km marathon, the 21km half marathon, the 10.5km mini marathon and the 5km fun run.
Overall male and female winners in the marathon category competed for a royal trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. An awards ceremony was held after the races concluded.
The Hua Hin Marathon 2026 was organised to raise funds for the activities of Preserve Hua Hin, including environmental conservation projects within Hua Hin City Municipality.
Organisers said the event also aimed to raise public awareness of beach conservation and support the continued development of the last remaining mangrove ecosystem in Hua Hin.
The mangrove area, located near Wat Khao Krailas, covers 18 rai and is being conserved as a site for environmental education. It is also being developed as an eco-tourism centre under the Krailas Niwate project.
The event was also intended to support Hua Hin’s position as a health tourism destination and help stimulate the local tourism economy under the concept “Enjoy Your Life Enjoy @Hua Hin”.
