Central Pattaya invites runners from around the world to experience a 5K beach race combining sunset, music, entertainment and Pattaya's vibrant beach lifestyle on 31 October 2026
PATTAYA, Thailand, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to run Thailand's most famous beach destination after dark. Central Pattaya, a global beachfront landmark in the heart of Pattaya, invites runners and travelers from around the world to join the 'Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2026: Run the wave. Own the night.' on 31 October 2026. Celebrating its 10th anniversary under the theme "The Sunset to Moonlight Beach Race," the 5K race will bring thousands of runners to the sands of Pattaya Beach for a one-of-a-kind night combining sunset running, music, entertainment and Pattaya's vibrant beach lifestyle.
Last year, the event attracted more than 5,000 runners from around the world, establishing the Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race as one of Thailand's most popular and distinctive seaside running events.
This year, runners will take on a 5K course along Pattaya Beach, starting and finishing in front of Central Pattaya. Beginning against a spectacular seaside sunset, the race will continue into the evening as the beachfront transforms into a vibrant moonlight celebration filled with music and entertainment. Taking place on Halloween night, the 2026 edition will bring even more energy to the beach, inviting runners to dress up, stand out and be part of a colorful international running community in the heart of Pattaya.
More than just a race, the event offers international visitors a unique reason to turn race weekend into a Pattaya beach getaway. Runners can experience the city's beaches alongside its shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife — all within one of Thailand's most dynamic seaside destinations.
Event: Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2026
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Distance: 5K Beach Run
Location: Pattaya Beach, starting and finishing in front of Central Pattaya
Registration Fee: US$30.49 (THB 1,000)
Registration: Open until 30 October 2026
Click: https://worldsmarathons.com/marathon/pattaya-bikini-run
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Run Pattaya Beach from Sunset to Moonlight: Thailand's Largest Bikini Beach Race Returns for Its 10th Anniversary
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| [1] Flexible Body System (FBS) is Kia's next-generation modular body architecture that enables the flexible development of diverse body styles and derivatives from a standardized vehicle structure. |
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"The PV7 marks the next step in our journey toward personalized mobility, building on the foundation established by the PV5," said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia. "By bringing together hardware developed for specific applications, business-tailored software and dedicated PBV services, the PV7 goes beyond the vehicle itself to deliver a complete business solution that helps customers achieve greater productivity, flexibility and long-term value."
How does the PV7 advance Kia's PBV strategy?
Building on the foundation established by the PV5, named the 2026 International Van of the Year, the PV7 expands the scale and scope of Kia's PBV offering. Its larger dimensions and broader application potential enable Kia to serve a wider range of customer needs, from fleet, logistics and shuttle operations to small- and medium-sized businesses and personal mobility. Kia's PV7 strategy is built around three business-focused pillars: hardware, software and service.
At the hardware level, the PV7 is built on Kia's PBV-dedicated E-GMP.S architecture, leveraging Kia's proven EV expertise and Flexible Body System[1] to support a wide range of body styles, derivatives and conversion models tailored to diverse operational needs. This comprehensive lineup enables the PV7 to serve as a business-tailored tool, providing customers with the flexibility to adapt the vehicle to their specific operational requirements.
At the software level, Kia provides the Kia Business Solutions Portal, which supports fleet management, charging, maintenance and daily operations. Standardized Fleet Management System (FMS) and connected vehicle data APIs tailored to customers' operational needs help improve fleet visibility and support more efficient day-to-day operations.
In addition, Kia offers dedicated Uptime services that support vehicle availability through real-time monitoring, predictive diagnostics and proactive maintenance management. Together, these connected solutions are designed to reduce operational disruption and support Kia's commitment to service excellence.
Kia's business-tailored service is centered on PBV-dedicated services designed to provide tailored support across diverse business operations, lower total cost of ownership and support higher vehicle uptime. Kia plans to expand the PV7 lineup to 23 variants following its 2027 launch, with the PV9 set to follow in 2029, further broadening the brand's PBV lineup and mobility solutions.
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Visit Kia Global Newsroom for more Kia content
For more information, visit the Kia Global Brand Site or Kia Global Newsroom. Follow our Kia Global Newsroom Instagram channel @kia.globalnews and LinkedIn account @Kia Global News
| [1] Flexible Body System (FBS) is Kia's next-generation modular body architecture that enables the flexible development of diverse body styles and derivatives from a standardized vehicle structure. |
[1] Flexible Body System (FBS) is Kia's next-generation modular body architecture that enables the flexible development of diverse body styles and derivatives from a standardized vehicle structure.
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Kia PV7 Expands All-Electric PBV Lineup with Greater Capacity and Flexibility
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Kia PV7 Expands All-Electric PBV Lineup with Greater Capacity and Flexibility
