With Songkran ending just under a week ago and life, sadly, returning to normal, some people will be looking for ways to recover from their holiday food and booze excesses.
To help people keep/get fit, overcome their post-vacation blues and get their adrenaline pumping again, Coconuts has compiled a list of four upcoming mini-marathons you can participate in.
These events are held at different times and locations and cover a variety of distances, which means there should be something for everybody.
Plus, because some are charity events, you can get in shape and support a good cause.
Ready, set, go!
The LAB 5km Fun Run and Fitness Challenge for SATI
SATI, an NGO for the underprivileged, has joined up with The Lab fitness studio to hold a 5km run at Lumpini Park this Saturday. It starts at 6am, and costs THB300.
The event will also feature a fitness challenge that gives you the chance to win some prizes from The Lab. Some of proceeds will go to SATI to help improve healthcare and education in areas of rural Thailand.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1707517902840779/
6am, April 23, 2016
Lumpini Park
10th Siriraj Supermini Marathon
This event is a good opportunity to get some exercise and take in the majestic view of the Chao Phraya River at dawn. This year will be the 10th Siriraj Supermini Marathon and it is one of the most anticipated events among runners.
Runners have two choices: 3km or 14km. The event starts at 5am from Siriraj Hospital and participants will head to Pinklao, Taling Chan and then back to the hospital. Winners of each category will receive a prize.
https://sites.google.com/site/sirirajsuperminimarathon/raya-thang-14-k
5am, April 24, 2016
Siriraj Hospital
TU Walk & Run 2016
If you live in Rangsit, this event is for you. Thammasat University will hold its first running event at its Rangsit campus this Sunday. Participants can choose from a 3.5km walk, a 7.5km run and a 13km super mini marathon.
Runners will start at Thammasat Stadium, which hosted the 1998 Asian Games, and pass many iconic locations along the route in the campus. You can also donate money to Thammasat Hospital at the event. The Entrance fee is THB300.
https://www.facebook.com/events/476072752599208/
5am, April 24, 2016
Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus
Baan Nokkamin Run 2016
Baan Nokkamin, an NGO for orphans and homeless children, has organized its first running event to raise funds for children under their care. The event will feature a 2.1km children’s run, a 4.2km fun run and a 10.5km super mini marathon.
Entrance fees are THB350 for normal runners and THB1,500 for VIPs, who will receive a special trophy.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1027890453943321
6am, April 24, 2016
Seri Thai Park, Bueng Kum
