BURIRAM MARATHON 2025...AS A TRUE ‘RUNNER’S PARADISE’ WORLDWIDE
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O N August 27, 2024, at the Rajapruek Club in Bangkok, a major press conference was held to announce the Buriram Marathon 2025, presented by Chang Natural Mineral Water. Themed "Your Ultimate Destination – Runner’s Paradise", the event is set to take place on January 25, 2025. This popular race is expected to draw over 30,000 runners and continues to be Thailand’s first and only marathon with the prestigious World Athletics Gold Label certification. This 9th-anniversary event is pulling out all the stops to elevate its status as a global runner’s paradise. In a show of full readiness, public and private sectors are collaborating at full capacity to ensure the event’s success. Highlights include support for Thai male and female runners with the best full- marathon times—20 participants will receive sponsorships for
BURIRAM MARATHON 2025: SETTING A NEW GOAL TO ESTABLISH ITSELF AS A 'RUNNER'S PARADISE' WORLDWIDE
the most lucrative running event in Thailand. The demand has been overwhelming, with all BIBs for competitive distances fully booked—leaving only Fun Run slots available. Adding to the excitement, runners will receive free real-time photos, thanks to cutting-edge technology being used for the first time in a marathon anywhere in the world. »
accommodation, travel, and entry fees to the Tokyo Marathon Platinum Label event. Additionally, a special 1.3 million THB prize pool will be randomly distributed among runners. Each race category will offer 50 surprise prizes, totaling 200 winners, adding extra excitement and rewarding long- time fans of Buriram Marathon. This year’s total prize value exceeds 7.3 million THB, making it
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The Buriram Marathon is one of Thailand's premier marathon events, held annually in the city of Buriram, a province in northeastern Thailand. It’s known for its high level of organization, exciting atmosphere, and unique setting.
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