The event took place last Saturday (Feb 28) at the Queen Sirikit 72nd Birthday Anniversary Park in Talat Yai, with Phuket Vice Governor Suwit Phansengiam overseeing the opening ceremony ahead of the 6:30pm race start.
The competition was divided into a 4 kilometre and a 10km run, with runners of all ages and abilities joining in, including several professional runners from overseas.
Mr Suwait was joined by Suppachoke Laongphet, Mayor of Phuket City, along with selected heads of government departments, public and private sector organisations, local residents and tourists.
In his opening remarks Mr Suwit explained that the “Discover Phuket Night Run 2026” is more than just a sporting event in that it is an important platform that reflects the cooperation of all sectors in promoting people’s health, while also enhancing the image of Phuket as a sports tourism city with the potential and readiness to host national and international events.
Mr Suppachoke explained that Phuket City Municipality organised the event to encourage people of all ages to pay attention to their health through exercise, coupled with promoting sports tourism in Phuket to a wider audience, both nationally and internationally.
It also fosters good cooperation between government agencies, the private sector, and the public, while stimulating the local economy, he added.