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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Chiang Mai Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
Best for
Flat-course PBs
Race A
Chiang Mai Marathon
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Race B
Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Date
Expected January 2027
Expected January 2027
Month
Jan
Jan
Location
🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand
🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
115 m
▲
45 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Winter · Asia
Winter · Asia
Race-day temp.
14–22°C
23–29°C
Conditions
Thai cool season — the best running conditions in Thailand
Tropical January — very warm and humid, early start essential
Humidity
45–60%
65–75%
Wind
5–15 km/h
5–15 km/h
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