Thailand: Pattaya Bikini Beach Race celebrates 10th anniversary

Thailand

The Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race returns on 31 October with a 5K night run combining beach sports, entertainment and Halloween celebrations

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Pattaya will mark the tenth anniversary of its International Bikini Beach Race this autumn. The event will take place on 31 October 2026, bringing runners from Thailand and abroad to a five-kilometre course along Pattaya Beach.

Organised by Central Pattaya, this year’s race is themed “The Sunset to Moonlight Beach Race”. Participants will start in front of Central Pattaya around sunset before running along the beach and returning to the same location after dark.

More than 5,000 runners took part last year

The event has developed into one of Thailand’s most distinctive beach-running events. According to the organiser, more than 5,000 runners from around the world participated in 2025.

The Halloween date is expected to add another dimension this year, with costumes, music and entertainment accompanying the race as the beachfront changes from a sunset running course into an evening celebration.

Race weekend as a Pattaya getaway

Central Pattaya is also positioning the event as an incentive for international visitors to combine participation with a short holiday. Pattaya offers beaches alongside a broad range of hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and nightlife.

The 5K race takes place on Saturday, 31 October. Registration costs THB 1,000, equivalent to around US$30.49, and remains open until 30 October 2026.