Nation Thailand
One Bangkok to stage Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio half marathon
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Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio Characters Half Marathon will take place at One Bangkok on September 27, 2026, positioning the Thai capital as a new sportainment destination for local and international runners.
Key facts
- Casual participants can join Fun Race categories of 1.7K, 3.5K, 7K and 10K, while experienced runners can take on the 21K Half Marathon.
- A key highlight will be the official launch of Thailand’s first 17K City Run, a new distance created for runners preparing for a half marathon while also offering a challenge in its own right.
- We want runners to experience two distinct dimensions of Bangkok within one unforgettable route, especially through the new 17K format, which we believe will become one of the city’s most memorable running experiences,”
- Keerati expects the event to attract more than 30,000 participants from Thailand and overseas, adding that the race could encourage Sanrio fans to start exercising and take better care of their health.
Summary
Life
Organised by Young Sons in collaboration with One Bangkok, the event will combine running, entertainment, lifestyle experiences and globally recognised Sanrio characters in a race designed for both serious runners and fans.