SURAT THANI — More than 3,000 runners and participants from around the world took part in the Central Samui Neon Run 2026 on 30 May 2026, the fifth consecutive edition of the night running event on Koh Samui.
The event, organised by Central Pattana Plc in partnership with Koh Samui Municipality, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Koh Samui office, the Surat Thani Tourism Industry Council, the Koh Samui Tourism Association, and local hotel operators, featured two race categories — a 10-kilometre mini marathon and a 5-kilometre fun run.
Participants ran from Central Samui shopping centre along Chaweng Road and South Chaweng Beach before looping back to the starting point, taking in one of Thailand’s most recognised beachfront stretches under neon lights.
Organisers said participation grew by more than 30 per cent compared to last year.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Jakkrits Fangcholchit, Deputy Governor of Surat Thani, and Dr. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Group Chief Marketing Officer of Central Pattana Plc. Also in attendance were Suphinya Srithongkul, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui, TAT Koh Samui Director Nichtharat Wanichcharoen, and Central Samui mall director Kawin Sinserikul.
The event also featured an after-party headlined by Earth, winner of The Voice Thailand 2019, alongside beach lifestyle and entertainment activities throughout the day.
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