Photak Marathon

Photak, Thailand · December 13, 2026
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Photak Marathon race day weather

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Warm start, adjust pace early

Runners will face temperatures starting at 68°F and dropping to 66°F by the finish, with high humidity at 80% and a dew point of 63°F. Light wind from the ENE will be a non-factor. With these warm and humid conditions, runners should consider starting conservatively and adjusting their pace accordingly.

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About the Photak Marathon

The Photak Marathon takes place in Pho Tak District along the Mekong River in Nong Khai Province, in northeastern Thailand, each December. The course starts and finishes at the Ban Suan Klang roundabout and offers marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The full marathon starts at 3:30 a.m. to avoid the day's heat, with a 7-hour cutoff. It is an AIMS member race and a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Race weekend

Sunday, December 13
4:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)5:30 AMMini Marathon (6.2 mi)
5:45 AMFun Run (3.1 mi)
Family Run (3.1 mi)
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Photak Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Photak Marathon?

The 2026 Photak Marathon will be held on Sunday December 13, 2026.

Is the Photak Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Photak Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Photak Marathon?

The time limit for the Photak Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Photak Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 85°F and a low of 64°F with a 1% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Photak Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2025), it averaged 63°F at the start and 64°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Photak Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2021 was the warmest, reaching 69°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2023, at 56°F.

What was the windiest Photak Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2024 was the windiest, with wind averaging 5 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2022, at 2 mph.

Photak Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
62°F
L:59° H:64°
RunScore
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Wind3mph
Dew56°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
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2024
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60°/64°-
7
2023
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54°/58°-
9
2022
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59°/65°-
6
2021
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66°/69°-
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