CHON BURI:
Over 13,000 runners from all over the world took part in the 28th annual Pattaya Marathon 2019 in Pattaya in Bang Lamung district yesterday, Sunday the 21st of July, 2019.
The event started at 3.30am from in front of the CentralFestival department store on the Pattaya beach road.
Featuring lively band performances, fireworks, costumes and an exciting carnival atmosphere the marathon truly brought a high level of energy and excitement to the city.
The following are some pictures taken by our affiliates at The Pattaya news.
The winners of the marathon were as follows:
Chepkok Kibiwott, Kenya-Men’s 42K winner-100,000 baht prize
Marta Birehan, Ethiopia, 42k woman’s winner, 100,000 baht prize
David Kibet, Kenya, 21K men’s winner
Eubale Betrie, Kenya, 21k woman’s winner
Nathawut Ounnoum, Thailand, 10.550k men’s winner
Sunisa preechaprong, Thailand, 10.550k women’s winner
In the 3km wheelchair race, Nathakan Chaotrakan and Ornanong Praikaew, both of Thailand, were the winners in the men’s and women’s categories.