HOKA Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB 2026: Registration Opens 1 July
Registration for HOKA Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB 2026 opens on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 at 10:00 (GMT+7) / 05:00 SAST (South African Standard Time).
The region’s biggest trail running event returns in 2026 with two exciting weeks of racing across Northern Thailand. Early Bird pricing will be available when registration opens, offering the lowest entry fees of the year before prices automatically increase as each quota fills.
Priority entry is available for runners with a valid UTMB Index, with general registration opening 48 hours later.
Two Weeks of Racing
Week 1
27–29 November 2026
Doi Inthanon National Park
Week 2
3–6 December 2026
Chiang Mai PAO Park
Join a Global Trail Running Festival
In 2025, more than 10,000 runners from 90 countries took part in HOKA Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB, with international runners making up 77% of the field. In 2026, the event expands to two full weeks of racing in the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Thailand.
What’s New for 2026?
PAGODA 50 NIGHT
A brand-new night trail race at Doi Inthanon, giving runners the opportunity to run towards the iconic Twin Pagodas and experience the first light of dawn.
PAGODA 50 DAY
The race now starts at 07:00 on Saturday, 28 November. The Top 10 Elite finishers and Age Group winners will earn direct entry to the OCC World Series Finals in France.
New Ultra Start Times
The longer distance races have updated start times on Friday, 4 December:
- ELEPHANT 100 – 08:00
- CHIANG DAO 160 – 10:00
Save More with Combo Registration
Runners entering multiple races can enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits.
Cross-Week Registration
- 2 races: 50% off the shortest race
- 3 races: 50% off the shortest race plus 30% off another race
Same-Week Registration
- 2 races: 30% off the shortest race
- 3 races: 30% off the shortest race plus 30% off another race
Combo registrations also include:
- Double Running Stones
- Exclusive Bundle Packages
- Media Package
- Shuttle Service
- Lanna Cocktail & Pasta Party
- Official Merchandise
Distances & Early Bird Entry Fees
Week 1 – Doi Inthanon
- PAGODA 50 DAY / NIGHT (4 Running Stones) – THB 4,300
- INTHANON 20 (2 Running Stones) – THB 2,600
- Warm Up Run – THB 300
Week 2 – Chiang Mai PAO Park
- CHIANG DAO 160 (8 Running Stones) – THB 8,500
- ELEPHANT 100 (6 Running Stones) – THB 6,500
- HMONG 50 DAY / NIGHT (4 Running Stones) – THB 4,300
- SUTHEP 20 DAY / NIGHT (2 Running Stones) – THB 2,600
- CHEDI 20 (2 Running Stones) – THB 1,500
- Warm Up Run – THB 300
Early Bird prices increase automatically once registration quotas are reached.
Before You Register
Before registration opens, make sure you have created or logged in to both your My UTMB and runningconnect.com accounts, and ensure your personal details match exactly on both platforms.
Recommended UTMB Index requirements:
- 100M races – 100K Index
- 100K races – 50K Index
- 50K races – 20K Index
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