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Pattana Triathlon Festival 2026 Draws 700+ Athletes to Chonburi

The Pattana Triathlon Festival 2026 concluded in Chonburi after two days of competition with over 700 athletes participating in swimming, cycling, and running events. Loc Linard and Wanlika Wongworratheva won the long-distance individual categories. Supported by TAT and local authorities, the event aims to boost sports tourism in the province.

Pattana Triathlon Festival 2026 Draws 700+ Athletes to Chonburi
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The Pattana Triathlon Festival 2026 wrapped up in grand fashion, concluding a challenging multisport festival that gathered more than 700 athletes to prove their physical and mental strength while pushing past personal limits. The event took place on October 17–18, 2026, at Pattana Sport Resort, with support from government agencies and private sponsors driving its success.

The opening ceremony was honored by Badinthorn Juerungkij, Chairman of Pattana Sport Resort, alongside Sakskul Suppharutonon, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Pattaya Office, officially launching the event. Their presence underscored cooperation in promoting sports and tourism, reinforcing Thailand as a destination for both Thai and international athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

The festival challenged athletes across three disciplines — swimming, cycling, and running — demanding not only physical strength but also endurance, discipline, and determination. The atmosphere throughout the competition was electric, filled with cheers and encouragement, creating an unforgettable experience for all participants.

In the Overall Individual Long Distance category, one of the most grueling tests of strength and stamina, the male winner was Loc Linard (bib 1047) with a time of 4 hours, 54 minutes, 31 seconds. The female winner was Wanlika Wongworratheva (bib 1105) with a time of 6 hours, 1 minute, 31 seconds. Full results are available at https://pattana.bttiming.com/.

The event’s success stemmed from collaboration across all sectors — government, private companies, organizers, sponsors, and athletes — transforming the race into more than a competition. It became a platform for inspiration, health promotion, and community connection through the power of sport, while bolstering Chonburi’s growing reputation in sports tourism.

Pattana Sport Resort remains committed to fostering a culture of exercise and sport, continuing to create opportunities for people of all levels to challenge themselves, enjoy quality sporting experiences, and build a sustainably healthier society.

The Pattana Triathlon Festival 2026 is not merely the end of a race; it marks another important step in sparking inspiration for everyone to push beyond their limits and aim for even greater goals.

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