This Week
Empire Tower We Run 2014 with Virgin Active
Wake early on Oct 12 to join probably the biggest run taking place this month, which has three distance options: 21km half marathon, 10.5km mini maraton and 4.1km fun run. Keep up with the pack for the beautiful sunrise views that are timed for the crossing of Taksin Bridge. Registration closed. Empire Tower, BTS Chong Nonsri.
Run for Kids
Also on Oct 12 but on the other side of town, the Ronald McDonald House Charity is hosting a morning 10km run at Suan Rod Fai. Make a day of the family friendly event by picnicking afterwards at this lovely park followed by shopping at JJ Market across the road. B350. Registration closes Oct 11.
Suan Rod Fai, Kamphaeng Phet 3, MRT Phahon Yothin.
www.rmhc.or.th or 02-277-6670-1 for more info.
17th Charity Midnight Run 2014
Not a morning person? BMW Thailand and Amari Watergate’s superhero-themed fun run kicks off at midnight on Oct 18—that’s the Saturday night, in case you get confused. Participation in the 10km event enters you into a grand raffle, and again, there’s a prize for the best dressed. B1,000. Registration open till the day.
Amari Watergate Bangkok, 847 Petchaburi Rd.
www.amari.com or 02-653-9000 for more info.
Upcoming
Unique Running Ediken, Oct 23
Divisions: Men’s, women’s and mixed relay teams; 10.8km for the first two runners, 8.1 for the third and fourth runner, and 5.4 for the fifth runner
The Music Run Thailand, Nov 1
Divisions: 5km fun run and after-party
Cancer Care Fun RuN, Nov 1
Divisions: 5km and 10km
Register on the day
Contact information: 02-126-8866 (Four Seasons Hotel)
Sathorn Square Vertical Fun Run, Nov 2
Divisions: 2km / 40 stories
Registration: At Sathorn Square Building
TMB I ING Park Run 2014, Nov 2
Divisions: 10km, 4.5km and 2.5km
Registration: At Thaiticketmajor
Run for a Reason Bangkok Marathon 2014, Nov 16
Divisions: 42km, 21km, 10km, 4.5km and 2km
Registration closed