Road to Give Chiang Mai Thailand 2026

Road to Give Chiang Mai 2026 is a community-minded running morning hosted by Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel in Mae Rim on Saturday 7 November. The event forms part of Marriott International's nationwide Road to Give campaign, combining physical activity with fundraising for people who need support. The local organiser's 2026 poster identifies Operation Smile Thailand as the cause for the Chiang Mai edition.

Running in Mae Rim

Participants gather at the 7th Infantry Division in Mae Rim District, north of central Chiang Mai. The venue sits near the mountains and countryside of northern Thailand. Runners can choose a 5 km fun run or a 10 km mini marathon. Both categories are designed as part of the same charitable community event, with the main attraction being a positive morning among local runners, hotel teams, friends and visitors.

The organiser's flyer lists an event programme from 05:30 to 09:30 Thailand time. That is the overall event window, not independently confirmed start times for each race distance. Entrants should check the official Road to Give Chiang Mai Facebook page for their allocated check-in, warm-up and flag-off instructions. Because the venue is an army facility, use the event-designated entrance and follow organisers' access directions rather than assuming that all installation gates will be open.

Supporting Operation Smile

The Chiang Mai race supports Operation Smile Thailand, an organisation known for helping people access cleft-care and reconstructive medical services. Marriott's national Road to Give campaign states that proceeds after event costs support its partner charities. This local run is intended to make that contribution accessible to recreational runners as well as committed fundraisers.

Entry options and practical notes

The current-edition organiser poster advertises THB 390 for the 5K and THB 490 for the 10K. It also lists a THB 3,900 VIP contribution, a THB 390 virtual option and an event T-shirt-only option at THB 250; these are participation or merchandise options rather than additional on-site race distances. The original registration window was advertised as closing 10 October 2026, and the official application form now confirms registration is closed. Contact the organiser directly about any additional availability.

The wider Road to Give campaign advertises medals for finishers. Check organiser updates for the final race-pack collection plan, exactly what is included with each entry, course maps, parking, timing arrangements and any changes before travelling to Mae Rim. The information above is from the organiser's bilingual 2026 race flyer and Marriott's 2026 Thailand campaign announcement.

Featured flier: AI-assisted portrait adaptation of the official bilingual 2026 poster; the original is retained in the gallery.