Bangkok Airways Samui Half Marathon 2025: Island Miles, Smiling Faces & a Festival at Sunrise

🏃‍♀️ A Race to Remember on Koh Samui

The Bangkok Airways Samui Half Marathon 2025, held on 22 June 2025 at Phru Chaweng Public Park, brought runners from across Asia together in an unforgettable dawn ceremony and spectacular coastal route. Known as the first event of the Bangkok Airways Boutique Series, it offered 21.1 km, 10 km, 5 km, and even an 800 m kids run — making it a true family-friendly racecation.

The 800 m kids run concluded on the evening of Saturday, 21 June 2025 (Expo Day), within Phru Chaweng Public Park. On the early morning of Sunday, 22 June 2025, the half marathon kicked off at 4:30 am, followed by the 10 km at 5:30 am and 5 km at 5.45 am — bathed the course in stunning sunrise hues. From a crisp start through scenic roads, participants ran along iconic landmarks such as Central Samui, Surat Thani Rajabhat University, Wat Plai Laem, Fisherman Village, BIG C and Bangkok Hospital Samui. The 5 km participants even ran on the beach for 1.2 kilometres before joining the 21K and 10K runners to the finish line.

All photos credit: Bangkok Airways Run Facebook Page

🍍 Post-Race Perks: A Tropical Finish-Line Festival

Crossing the finish line at Phru Chaweng Public Park was just the beginning of the fun. The post-race zone transformed into a festive mini-village where runners could refuel, refresh, and relax — island-style.

🍜 Eat Like a Local

Runners were welcomed with a diverse spread of local food and drink booths — a sensory celebration of Thai cuisine and tropical treats:

Piping hot noodle bowls, fried chicken with sticky rice, rice with stir-fried minced meat, Thai fried noodles, and many more were handed out to hungry finishers.
Hydration stations didn’t just offer water — there were isotonic drinks, bottled coconut drinks, and Coca-Cola.
Dessert lovers were drawn to booths offering traditional Thai desserts.

These booths weren’t just about food — they showcased Koh Samui’s culinary identity and island hospitality.

🧘 Massage & Recovery Zone

A favourite among runners, the massage booth saw a steady stream of post-run guests. Professional Thai masseurs provided complimentary:

Foot reflexology for tired soles
Shoulder and back massages to release post-race tension
Soothing herbal balms and cooling oils added an aromatic touch to recovery

Lying under tents with ocean breezes and traditional Thai music playing in the background, many runners called it their “second favourite part of the race, after the finish line!”

📸 Photo Spots & Vibes

Instagram-worthy photo backdrops were made available at the race village for finishers to capture their memorable moments. The upbeat Thai music also kept the energy high, making it feel more like a beach party than a finish line.

What’s more! All Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2025 runners get to download their race photos taken by the official photographers at every race!

All photos credit: Bangkok Airways Run Facebook Page

🌞 Memorable Moments

The Bangkok Airways Samui Half Marathon 2025 was more than just a race — it was an immersive experience that celebrated movement, culture, and connection. From sunrise running to sunshine recovery, every detail of the event was infused with warmth, both from the island’s weather and its people.

Whether you were racing for time, fun, or food, everyone left with a medal, a smile, and a story worth sharing.

📆 Looking Ahead

As part of the Bangkok Airways Boutique Series, this race sets the tone for Koh Samui and leads into the Trat Half Marathon (August) and Sukhothai Half Marathon (September). Many runners are also already eyeing 2026 for a return.

🔷 Bangkok Airways Trat Half Marathon 2025 ✈️ https://race.thai.run/bkatrat2025
🔷 Bangkok Airways Sukhothai Half Marathon 2025 ✈️ https://race.thai.run/bkasukhothai2025