Defence Run 2025 : Let Your Heart Run
Defence Run 2025 : Let Your Heart Run
Race information
Race Day : Sunday, 31 August 2025
Race Categories
VIP TICKET
Half Marathon / Mini Marathon / Fun Run.
VIP Ticket are entitled to select one race distance of their choice: Half Marathon, Mini Marathon, or Fun Run.
Hlaf Marathon, Mini Marathon
Age Group:
- Male: Under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over
- Female: Under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & Over
Fun Run
- This event is open for all generations to have fun with the running activity for promoting the healthy lifestyle. There will be no time and prize awarded to the participants
*Age groups are based on year of birth. An athlete’s age is determined by 2025 minus birth year.
Half Marathon
21 KM
Age Group:
- Male: Under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over
- Female: Under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & Over
*Age groups are based on year of birth. An athlete’s age is determined by 2025 minus birth year.
Mini Marathon
10 KM
Age Group:
- Male: Under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over
- Female: Under 18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & Over
*Age groups are based on year of birth. An athlete’s age is determined by 2025 minus birth year.
FUN RUN
3 KM
Fun Run
- This event is open for all generations to have fun with the running activity for promoting the healthy lifestyle. There will be no time and prize awarded to the participants
RACE SCHEDULE
RACE PACK COLLECTION
- Saturday, 30 August 2025
- 10:00 – 18:00 h Race Pack Collection
Participant’s list & Bib number (Coming soon)
Please collect your bib number and bring the following items to pick up your race kit :
- ID card or passport (Copy or photo)
- Confirmation email
Runners, who are unable to personally pick up their race kit, can have someone else do so on their behalf. Please provide that person with a signed copy or photo of your ID card or passport.
Race day
- Sunday, 31 August 2025
- 03.30 h Start Time : Half Marathon 21 KM
- 04.00 h Warm-up and physical preparation activity at the main stage
- 04.15 h Opening ceremony for “Defence Run 2025: Let Your Heart Run”
- 04.30 h Start Time : Mini Marathon 10 KM
- 04.59 h Start Time : Fun Run 3 KM
- 05.15 h Cut-off time for Half Marathon and Mini Marathon
- 06.30 h Awards ceremony for race winners – Awards for activity supporters
- 07.00 h Cut-off time for all race categories
- 07.00 h Performance by the Armed Forces' 3rd Division Marching Band
- 08.00 h National anthem
COURSE MAPS
Race Pack
Entry Fees
Regular rate
(19 June - 20 August 2025)-
VIP Ticket : THB 1,500
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Half Marathon 21 KM : THB 900
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Mini Marathon 10 KM : THB 700
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Fub Run 3 KM : THB 600
VIP Ticket are entitled to select one race distance of their choice: Half Marathon, Mini Marathon, or Fun Run.
- Online registration closes on 20 Aungust 2025 at 23:59 (UTC+7).
- The above rates exclude an handling fee.
- Fees are inclusive of VAT.
- Entry slots are limited per category – we recommend registering early to secure your spot.
- Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
- Fees cannot be transferred to another participant or to future events.
Online registration will open on 19 June 2025 at 00:00 (UTC+7).
📌 Important Note
Participants who do not provide complete information — including full name, date of birth, and national ID number — will be considered as joining the event only, and will not be eligible for awards or prizes.
🏢 Offline Registration available at the Ministry of Defence
📞 Contact: 095-454-8842
🕣 Office Hours: 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Race Rules
Race Rules and Regulations
- The decision of the race committee is final.
- All race categories will be timed using the Gun Time system (official clock time at the start line).
- Participants must meet the age requirements of their selected category and present a valid national ID before collecting any awards.
- Winners registered under the incorrect age group or race category will forfeit all prizes and finisher entitlements.
- All winners are required to present valid identification (national ID with photo or passport) showing their ID number and photo within the specified time to claim their prize. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the prize list.
- Participants must follow the official course and pass through all designated checkpoints as instructed by race marshals.
- Race bibs must be clearly displayed on the front of the body at all times. No items (e.g., running belts or pouches) should cover the bib.
- Runners using another person’s bib or running under incorrect registration information will be disqualified.
- The organizer will not be held responsible for the following:
9.1. Injuries or accidents during the event (medical teams and emergency staff will be on standby).
9.2. Loss or damage of personal belongings.
9.3. Delays or interruptions caused by circumstances beyond the organizer’s control. - Entry fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation or postponement due to unforeseen circumstances or force majeure.
Remarks
- Online registration closes on 20 Aungust 2025 at 23:59 (UTC+7).
- The above rates exclude an handling fee.
- Fees are inclusive of VAT.
- Entry slots are limited per category – we recommend registering early to secure your spot.
- Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
- Fees cannot be transferred to another participant or to future events.
