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The UTMB race in Chiang Mai takes place November 27–29 and December 3–6, 2026 in Chiang Mai province. This is one trail running competition split across two weekends and two venues. The program lists day and night “Pagoda” races, an “Inthanon” race, and a warm-up race. If you plan to take part, choose your distance with its venue in mind and check your start time with the organizer: the published information does not give a common start time for the whole competition.
Current as of October 2026. Entry fees are published at the early-bird rate and may rise as places fill up. Before paying, check the current registration terms.
When and where
The first weekend, November 27–29, will be held at the Doi Inthanon National Park Head Office. The second, December 3–6, will be held at Chiang Mai PAO Park. Both venues are in Chiang Mai province, but they are different sites.
Addresses and a single start time for the competition are not given in the official materials used. When planning your route, first check the venue and start time for your own distance. If you want to learn about the area around the first venue, take a look at the guide to the area around Chiang Mai; for planning a trip to the city, see the Chiang Mai guide.
Which races are listed
The organizer lists day and night versions of “Pagoda,” “Inthanon,” and a warm-up race. The two weekends also mean two different venues, so the event’s overall dates are not enough to plan a trip. Check your distance’s program against the official race terms.
Participation Terms
The fee for the warm-up race is listed as 300 baht, for “Chiang Dao” — 8,500 baht. These are early-bird rates: under the organizer’s terms, fees may rise once a set number of places is filled. Before paying, check the current price with the organizer.
Registration is listed as open until October 31, 2026, 10:00 Thailand time, or until places fill up earlier. Before registering, check the requirements for your distance and your start point. The materials used do not include confirmed routes to the individual starts or access terms for spectators; check these details with the organizer before traveling.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When is the UTMB race in Chiang Mai?
The competitions are scheduled for November 27–29 and December 3–6, 2026. The first weekend takes place at the Doi Inthanon National Park Head Office, the second at Chiang Mai PAO Park.
How much does it cost to take part?
The published early-bird fee for the warm-up race is 300 baht; for “Chiang Dao” it is 8,500 baht. The price depends on the distance and may rise once a set number of places is filled.
What is the registration deadline?
The organizer gives the deadline as October 31, 2026, 10:00 Thailand time. Registration may close earlier if places run out.
How do I find out where to go for the start?
The competitions are held at two venues, and the materials used do not give a confirmed address for each individual start. Before traveling, check the details for your distance with the organizer.
Conclusion
The UTMB race in Chiang Mai brings together several races over two weekends at different venues in the province. Choose your distance and check its terms, cost, and start point before registering.