The Awaken Bangkok Midnight Marathon 2025 (BMM 2025) takes place on Sunday, 21 December 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand, starting from Sanam Chai Road in Phra Nakhon District. This World Athletics Road Race Label event offers participants the unique experience of running through Bangkok's historic landmarks during the early morning hours, between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. December in Bangkok typically features cool and dry weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from 20-28°C (68-82°F) and low humidity levels, making it an ideal time for running. Participants can expect to traverse iconic Bangkok locations including Democracy Monument, the King Chulalongkorn Statue, Rajamangala Stadium, the Golden Mount at Wat Saket, Loha Prasat, and the Giant Swing, all while the city experiences its quietest hours. The event accommodates runners of varying fitness levels with multiple race categories and is organized by RUNRIO Thailand.
What race distances are offered at the 2025 Awaken Bangkok Midnight Marathon?
→21.1 km Half Marathon with a 3:00 a.m. flag-off and 6:30 a.m. cut-off time
→10 km Run with a 4:00 a.m. flag-off and 6:00 a.m. cut-off time
What is the minimum age requirement to participate?
Both the 21.1 km Half Marathon and 10 km Run require participants to be a minimum of 16 years old.
What route highlights will runners experience during the race?
→Sanam Chai Road (starting point)
→Democracy Monument
→King Chulalongkorn Statue
→Rajamangala Stadium
→Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
→Loha Prasat (Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan)
→Sao Chingcha (Giant Swing)
Both race categories cover these iconic Bangkok landmarks, though the 10 km route includes the Rama VIII Bridge as an additional highlight.
What time will each race category start?
→21.1 km Half Marathon: 3:00 a.m. flag-off
→10 km Run: 4:00 a.m. flag-off
What are the cut-off times for each race category?
→21.1 km Half Marathon: 6:30 a.m.
→10 km Run: 6:00 a.m.
What items are included in the race registration?
→Race Jersey
→Finisher T-shirt
→Medal
→Drawstring Bag
How much does registration cost for each race category?
Championship (Prize Money Challenge):
→21.1 km: 1,500 THB
→10 km: 1,000 THB
Super Early Bird (29 July – 4 August 2025):
→21.1 km: 1,000 THB
→10 km: 500 THB
Early Bird (5 – 19 August 2025):
→21.1 km: 1,100 THB
→10 km: 600 THB
Regular (20 August – 1 December 2025):
→21.1 km: 1,200 THB
→10 km: 700 THB
What weather conditions should participants expect in Bangkok on 21 December 2025?
December is part of Bangkok's cool and dry season, with temperatures typically ranging from 20-28°C (68-82°F). Humidity levels are generally low during this period, creating favorable running conditions. Early morning temperatures (3:00-8:00 a.m.) will be on the cooler end of this range, making the midnight marathon timing ideal for comfortable running.
What makes this event internationally recognized?
The 2025 Awaken Bangkok Midnight Marathon is a World Athletics Road Race Label event, which signifies its recognition and approval by World Athletics, the international governing body for track and field athletics. This designation indicates that the event meets international standards for course measurement, organization, and race integrity.
