33rd Mae Moh Half Marathon draws enthusiastic crowds to Northern Thailand’s only world athletics-certified course
27 October 2026The 33rd Mae Moh Half Marathon attracted over 4,400 Thai and international runners to compete on its renowned hilly course, the only World Athletics-certified half-marathon course in Northern Thailand. The event stimulated the local economy and promoted sports tourism, while offering runners an impressive experience of Northern Thailand’s largest power generation facility, reservoir, and limestone mountains.
On October 25, 2026, Lampang Province, the Lampang Provincial Administrative Organization, the Lampang Chamber of Commerce, the Thai Mass Participation Sports Trade Association, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) organized the 33rd Mae Moh Half Marathon 2026, with the royal trophy graciously bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The event was attended by Mr. Kritsana Phinit, Deputy Governor of Lampang Province; Mr. Veera Tangvichacharn, EGAT Deputy Governor – Fuel; and Mr. Somnuk Charaskraisorn, EGAT Assistant Governor – Mae Moh Mine, together with runners and the public at EGAT Mae Moh, Mae Moh District, Lampang Province.
Mr. Kritsana Phinit, Deputy Governor of Lampang Province, said the Mae Moh Half Marathon continues to attract Thai and international runners. It is the only half-marathon course in Northern Thailand certified by World Athletics with a Road Race Label. Now in its 33rd year, the event enhances the province’s reputation and boosts Lampang’s economy, benefiting hotels, local shops, restaurants, tourist attractions, and event-related businesses, while promoting sports tourism.
Mr. Somnuk Charaskraisorn, EGAT Assistant Governor – Mae Moh Mine, added that the 33rd Mae Moh Half Marathon received an overwhelming response, with 4,447 Thai and international runners registering to experience its world-class hilly course and enjoy the scenic views of Mae Moh Mine and Power Plant, including limestone mountains and Huai Ped and Mae Kham reservoirs. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously bestowed trophies bearing her royal initials upon the male and female 21.1-kilometer overall half-marathon champions who secured their third titles.
Results of the 33rd Mae Moh Half Marathon 2026 are as follows:
Half Marathon (21.1 km) – Overall Men: Mr. Anucha Pada won in 1:12:32, setting a new course record and securing his third consecutive title, receiving the royal trophy bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and a cash prize of Baht 10,000.
Half Marathon (21.1 km) – Overall Women: Ms. Pareeya Sonsaem won in 1:25:39, setting a new course record and claiming her fourth consecutive title, along with a cash prize of Baht 10,000.
Mini Marathon (10 km) – Overall Men: Mr. Nattakorn Chantharat won in 34:06, receiving a cash prize of Baht 5,000.
Mini Marathon (10 km) – Overall Women: Ms. Watcharawalee Khamman won in 45:54, receiving a cash prize of Baht 5,000.
For all race results and other event updates, please visit the Facebook page: Mae Moh Half Marathon.
