BANGKOK — 3 June 2026, Pokémon fans in Thailand will have the chance to take part in Pokémon RUN 30 when the regional running event arrives in the country on 9-10 January 2027, organisers announced as part of an official Asia tour schedule.
The venue for the Thailand event has not yet been disclosed.
Pokémon RUN 30 combines recreational running with activities inspired by the Pokémon franchise. Participants can complete challenges linked to Pokémon GO, while gaining access to event-exclusive missions and in-game bonuses available only to attendees.
The Asia schedule includes stops in several markets before reaching Thailand:
- Philippines: 3-4 October 2026, SM Mall of Asia
- Taiwan: 17-18 October 2026, Taichung Central Park
- Taiwan: 31 October-1 November 2026, Dream Mall, Kaohsiung
- Singapore: 7-8 November 2026, The Kallang
- Taiwan: 14-15 November 2026, New Taipei Metropolitan Park
- Indonesia: 12-13 December 2026, Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Jakarta
- Thailand: 9-10 January 2027, venue to be announced
- Hong Kong: 23-24 January 2027, Hong Kong Science Park
Players of Pokémon GO will encounter Pokémon and collect in-game items along the running route. Organisers are also expected to offer exclusive Pokémon merchandise and collectibles, similar to products sold at previous large-scale Pokémon events in other countries.
All registered participants will receive a package of event-exclusive items, including a Pokémon RUN 30 T-shirt, a drawstring bag, a Poké Ball-themed armband, a Pokédex exploration booklet, a Pokémon Trading Card Game booster pack, and a race bib.
Participants will also receive a lenticular 3D card themed around one of the three original starter Pokémon types, Bulbasaur (Grass), Charmander (Fire), or Squirtle (Water), with entrants able to select their preferred type.
The registration package will also include a shoulder-mounted Pikachu plush, while certain ticket packages will come with additional exclusive items.