CMU – Chiang Mai Marathon: Collect ‘Precious Memories’ and Special 2nd Generation Medals; Applications Open August–September 2024
9 August 2024
Corporate Communication and Alumni Relations Center (CCARC)
CMU – Chiang Mai Marathon: Collect ‘Precious Memories’ and Special 2nd Generation Medals; Applications Open August–September 2024
The CMU - Chiang Mai Marathon 2024, organized by CMU in partnership with the CMU Alumni Association, is set to take place on Sunday December 1, 2024 with a chance to win a trophy from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. This year’s theme, ‘Precious Memories’, celebrates the cherished moments shared by all participants throughout all seven previous editions of this event.
This edition of the CMU – Chiang Mai Marathon features a very special memento, a 2nd Generation Medal, which serves as the final piece that covers the top of the CMU Clock Tower model, where beautiful memories are stored and treasured. This year’s event also promises to be a carbon neutral one. The aim is to reduce and offset the carbon footprint or greenhouse gases resulting from energy and resource consumption at the event through the adoption of ecofriendly containers, proper waste management, electric and clean energy vehicles and carbon credit purchase. These steps toward an eco-friendlier event will serve as a part of the application process for certification to the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO).
There are two application rounds to this year’s competition. A VIP round starts at 10:08 a.m. on August 8 and ends at midnight on September 15, 2024. The regular round begins at 10:08 a.m. on August 26 and closes on September 15, 2024. There will be on-site running events as well as virtual running events. There are 5 classifications one can sign up for. Applications, for both onsite and virtual runs, can be submitted online at www.cmu-marathon.com. The donation rates are as follows:
Onsite Running Events: Maximum of 7,000 entries
• VIP Distance: As indicated in the application Donation Rate: 3,000 baht
• Full Marathon Distance: 42.195 km. Donation Rate: 1,200 baht
• Half Marathon Distance: 21.1 km. Donation Rate: 1,000 baht
• Mini Marathon Distance: 10.5 km. Donation Rate: 800 baht
• Fun Run Distance: 5 km. Donation Rate: 600 baht
5th Virtual Run: Unlimited entries
The Top 30 finishers of the Virtual Run from the previous edition will receive an e-mail for early registration, from August 8 – 25, 2024.
• Iron Heart Distance: 123 km. Donation Rate: 1,288 baht
• Full Marathon Distance: 42.195 km. Donation Rate: 1,030 baht
• Half Marathon Distance: 21.1 km. Donation Rate: 824 baht
• Mini Marathon Distance: 10.5 km. Donation Rate: 618 baht
• Combo Any distance* Donation Rate: 2,266 baht
*Those who finish a full, half, or mini marathon are eligible for a medal and
finisher t-shirt
The deadline for submitting the running results is midnight of December 1, 2024. The donation rates do not include electronic transaction fees.
Net proceeds, after expenses, will be allocated to the CMU Student Dormitories Office for student scholarships, and to the CMU Alumni Association for financial support in organizing charity events. A portion will also be presented to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to be donated to a charitable cause of her choosing.
The routes will be announced at a later date. For updates, visit the official Facebook page: CMU Marathon and the official website, www.cmu-marathon.com