Koh Larn Run for Kids 2026

Koh Larn Run for Kids 2026 is a sunset trail-running event on Samae Beach, Koh Larn, near Pattaya, Thailand. Supported by Pattaya City, the event promotes fitness, local community initiatives and the island's natural environment while raising awareness of educational and rescue-services needs.

Course and elevation

The official race distance is 6K, with approximately 275 metres of total climbing, making it a challenging short trail race rather than a flat fun run. The first kilometre is relatively flat before a climb to about 120 metres in elevation. Runners then descend towards the first water point near kilometre three, tackle a second hill rising to around 120–130 metres and descend to a largely flat finishing section. Water stations are advertised near 3K and 4K, with drinks and watermelon. The entry-card label states the actual course is 6K; plan for the full trail distance and climbing.

Saturday 12 December schedule

Race-pack collection is at Samae Beach from 10:00 to 15:00, baggage deposit opens at 15:30 and the opening ceremony is scheduled for 16:00. The 6K trail run starts at 16:15, with a two-hour cut-off at 18:15. Age-category presentations are scheduled from around 17:45 and a music programme follows from 19:00. Times are local to Thailand (UTC+7).

Entry and event logistics

The organiser advertises a registration fee of THB 599, including an event T-shirt, finisher medal and bib with timing chip. Runners must display their race bib and follow the official route and checkpoints; younger entrants must meet the organiser's eligibility rules. Bring identification and the registration barcode or tracking number for race-pack collection. Koh Larn is reached by boat from Pattaya, so runners should check local sailing times and allow additional time to travel from the island piers to Samae Beach, particularly for evening return transport. Consult the current organiser registration page for final safety and travel directions.

Eligibility, results and race rules

The organiser's 2026 event rules require parental consent for entrants under 15. Chip/net timing is used to determine 6K age-group placings. Participants must wear the bib registered in their own name, pass through course checkpoints and remain on the prescribed trail; leaving the marked route can lead to disqualification. Age-group prize winners must report to officials within 30 minutes of finishing with their bib and original ID or passport, or risk forfeiting the award. Any results protest must also be made within 30 minutes of finishing. These are published 2026 rules, not assumptions based on last year's event.

Getting to and from Koh Larn

The organiser's current travel guide quotes THB 40 per journey for the larger passenger boats, taking approximately 30–45 minutes, with boats landing at Na Baan Pier or Ta Waen Beach; speedboats are quoted around THB 200–300 return, taking 15–20 minutes. Fares and timetables may change. Arrange onward island transport to Samae Beach and check the last return boat to Pattaya, particularly if staying for the advertised 19:00 music programme after the race.

The official 2026 RUNLAH registration page displayed ‘Register now’ when checked on 30 October 2026. This indicates registration was being advertised, not a guarantee of remaining places or a confirmed closing date. Recheck availability directly before paying.