More than 1,200 runners took part in Nakhon Hua Hin Run 2026 at Khao Tao Reservoir in Hua Hin on 29 March, with organisers saying the event was held to promote exercise, support tourism and raise funds for local sports development.
The inaugural event was officially opened by Preeda Sukjai, Deputy Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan, who welcomed participants and flagged off the race.
Among those attending were Jakapan Piyapornpaiboon, Member of Parliament for Prachuap Khiri Khan’s second constituency, Pol Lt Gen Damrongsak Thong-ngamtrakul, president of the Hua Hin Sports Association, Siraphan Kamonpramot, adviser to the mayor of Hua Hin City Municipality, Atichart Chaisri, deputy mayor of Hua Hin City Municipality, and Kitipong Siriphetkasem, president of the Hua Hin/Cha-am Tourism Business Association, along with other guests.
Race categories and purpose
Nakhon Hua Hin Run 2026 was organised by the Hua Hin Sports Association in cooperation with Hua Hin City Municipality and with support from other sectors. Organisers said the event was intended to encourage people to make constructive use of their free time, promote exercise as a way of keeping young people away from drugs, and help boost the local economy ahead of the Songkran holiday.
The event featured three categories: a 5km fun run, a 10.5km mini-marathon and a 3km VIP run. Trophies were awarded to the top five finishers in each age group in the 5km and 10.5km races.
The route took runners around Khao Tao Reservoir and attracted both Thai and international participants. Proceeds from Nakhon Hua Hin Run 2026 will be used by the Hua Hin Sports Association to support local sports clubs across the district.
