Dark (k)night running marathon
Batman and DC fans who also love running and cosplaying, it’s your time to shine.
In celebration of the comic’s 80th anniversary, Batman Pattaya Night Run will be held on 21st September 2019 at Terminal 21 Pattaya and Pattaya beach. All runners will get to run at night, so no worries about the heat and sun. You can even pick your teams based on your fave characters!
Registration till 31st August 2019
Image adapted from: JogandJoy, Sanook
The run is divided into 2 distances: 3km and 6km. Those who join the 6km race will get a chance to win trophies and cash prizes.
The first 3 men and women of all ages will receive specially-designed trophies and cash prizes as follows:
- 1st place: ฿5,000
- 2nd place: ฿4,000
- 3rd place: ฿3,000
There will be 30 trophies in total for the first three men and women from 5 different age groups as follows:
- Not older than 15 years old
- Between 16-29 years old
- Between 30-39 years old
- Between 40-49 years old
- Older than 50 years old
The trophy’s design
Image adapted from: Batman Pattaya Night Run
You can register now till 31st August 2019. The registration fee is ฿880 for both distances. Register here before time runs out!
This event will be held on the same date in many countries worldwide including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Choose your team characters
Upon registration, you choose choose your team character: Batman, The Joker, and Harley Quinn, and get a running shirt accordingly in the race pack. You can check here for size availability.
Image adapted from:@yim_yimm_,@grazilla1412,@_eenglishh_
Besides the shirt, you will also get a Batman drawstring bag and a Batman Batarang shaped medal with a strap.
Image credit: Batman Pattaya Night Run
Take part in a Batman costume contest
Before you break a sweat, there’ll be a costume contest with the theme “Always Batman.” Participants with the fanciest outfits will get a chance to win ฿10,000 in cash. So, unleash your inner Joker and take that first place!
Image credit: Batman Pattaya Night Run
Note that cosplay participants must also be a runner – and willing to walk the runway. The costume will be judged on creativity, how much they stand out, and materials used.
Here are some ideas
Image credit: Batman Pattaya Night Run
All participants must bring their ID cards/passports and a screenshot of the registration page on their phone, along with their Order No. to receive a runner tag, a racing pack, and timing chip.
And if you’re receiving items on behalf of others, you must present your ID card and a picture of participants’ ID card to the staff.
Register for the run here.
Cover image adapted from: DC Batman Run, Batman Pattaya Night Run
Event Information
Batman Pattaya Night Run 2019
Things to note:
Admission: ฿880 for 3km and 6km races
Getting here: You can catch a bus to Pattaya from Eastern Bangkok Bus Terminal in Ekkamai. The journey takes 2-3hrs depending on the traffic.