Pattaya Marathon 2025: A World-Class Event Bringing in Significant Tourism Revenue

Strategic Insights -

The "Amazing Thailand Pattaya Marathon 2025 presented by MAMA" is being held for the 32nd time, attracting 20,250 participants and 33,239 followers from 68 countries around the world. This world-class event is expected to generate significant tourism revenue, with the organizing committee using 5,000 volunteers and local officials to ensure its success.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pattaya Marathon 2025 is considered one of the top marathons in the country, attracting more than 20,000 Thai and foreign runners, with a 30% increase in participation compared to last year.
  • The event is expected to generate more than 374 million baht in income, directly and indirectly, for the tourism economy of Pattaya City.
  • The marathon route is the longest in the country, running along the beaches of Pattaya and Jomtien Beach, with the starting point and finish line set at Terminal 21 shopping mall.
  • The event has been certified as an international competition by the World Athletics Association, making it one of the most prestigious marathons in the country.
  • The Pattaya Marathon 2025 is being held in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Chonburi Province, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Sports Authority of Thailand, World Athletics Association, Athletics Association of Thailand, and Thailand Tri-League.
  • The event is sponsored by Mama, Toyota, Supersports, Sponsor sports drinks, Bualuang Securities, boxing oil products, Core Nutrition products, EgoSport, and Terminal 21 Pattaya.

Statistics:

  • 20,250 participants and 33,239 followers from 68 countries around the world are expected to attend the event.
  • The event is expected to generate more than 374 million baht in income, directly and indirectly, for the tourism economy of Pattaya City.
  • The organizing committee is using 5,000 volunteers and local officials to ensure the success of the event.
  • The marathon route is the longest in the country, running along the beaches of Pattaya and Jomtien Beach, with the starting point and finish line set at Terminal 21 shopping mall.
  • The event has been certified as an international competition by the World Athletics Association, making it one of the most prestigious marathons in the country.

Sources:

  • Mr. Surawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, attributed by Thai News Agency on June 18, 2025.
  • Mr. Chakraphan Klongphayaban, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, attributed by Thai News Agency on June 18, 2025.
  • Mr. Pongthasit Pijanan, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, attributed by Thai News Agency on June 18, 2025.
  • Mr. Pramet Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya City, attributed by Thai News Agency on June 18, 2025.
  • Mr. Kobkiat Saengwanich, CEO of Thailand Tri League and the race organizer, attributed by Thai News Agency on June 18, 2025.