Muang Thai Life Assurance reiterates commitment to promote good health with "Muang Thai Marathon 2018"

02 Oct 2018

Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is co-organising "Muang Thai Marathon 2018" to promote good health and to reiterate the company's commitment to encourage Thai people to exercise.

This is the 4th Muang Thai Marathon organised by MTL.

There will be two competitions:

  1. Muang Thai Marathon 2018 Smile @ Bangkok on 7 October 2018 at Rama 8 Bridge-Borommaratchachonnani Overpass
     
  2. Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon 2018 Smile @ Chiang Mai on 23 December 2018 at roads surrounding the ‘Chiang Mai Moats’
     

Runners can choose to compete in various categories including Full Marathon (42.195K), Half Marathon (21.1K), Mini Marathon (10K), and Muang Thai Smile Run (5K).

The distances are certified by the Athletic Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, Asian Athletics Association (AAA), and International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Co-organisers include the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Athletic Association of Thailand, Under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, Police General Hospital Foundation Under Her Royal Patronage, The Mall Group Co., and Jog and Joy Co.

The “Muang Thai Marathon” was first organised in 2015 in line with the MTL’s Healthy is a Trend Campaign which promotes a healthy society and mobilises the business to create a Health Eco-System which offers long-term benefits for the life insurance industry and promotes Thailand’s tourism industry.

The 3rd Muang Thai Marathon was well-received in 2017 with more than 7,100 participants registered, including 231 foreigners from 31 countries in Bangkok, and Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon with more than 10,500 participants, including 2,800 foreigners from 55 countries.

Likewise, this year's event is also expected to be well-received.  “Muang Thai Marathon 2018 Smile @ Bangkok” on 7 October 2018 at Rama 8 Bridge has already generated great interest with participants from more than 32 countries registered.

The “Muang Thai Marathon 2018” also consists of a fancy costume contest which invites runners to join in the creative theme of "Healthy is A Trend". 

 For more details please visit http://www.muangthaimarathon.com