The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the IAU 100KM Asia & Oceania Championships is pleased to announce the official Press Conference for the 2025 event. This will take place on November 21, 2025, at The Quarter Hotel, Hill Crest Room, 5th Floor, Bangkok, Thailand.
This year’s Championships mark another exciting milestone for ultrarunning in the region, and the Press Conference will bring together key leaders from Thailand’s sports administration as well as international representatives from the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU).
Distinguished Attendees
The press conference will be honoured by the presence of:
- Secretary to the Ministry of Sport and Tourism of Thailand
- Vice President of the Sports Authority of Thailand
- Permanent Secretary of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
- SecretaryGeneral of the Athletics Association of Thailand
- President of the LOC
- IAU President
Live Streaming
The full Press Conference, along with the Opening Ceremony and event coverage throughout the Championships, will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube, allowing fans worldwide to witness the start of this premier ultrarunning event. Details below.
Press Conference Program – November 21, 2025
16:00 – Media registration and souvenir distribution
17:00 – MC welcomes distinguished guests
17:15 – Cultural performance
17:25 – Event introduction video
17:30 – VIP Remarks (in order)
1. Dr. Manas Nonuch, Chairman of the LOC
2. Pol. Maj. Gen. Surapong Ariyamongkol, Vice President & Secretary-General, Athletics Association of Thailand
3. Representative from Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
4. Representative from the Sports Authority of Thailand
5. Mr. Nadeem Khan, IAU President
6. Minister of Tourism and Sports or representative – Official Opening Speech
18:00 – Athlete Introductions
The MC will invite all participating athletes from each country competing in the IAU 100KM Asia & Oceania Championships 2025.
International Elite Runners – Open Race 100KM
Mr. Jumpei Yamaguchi
- 2024 IAU 100KM Champion – 6:12
- 6:05 at Saroma 100KM
Ms. Mai Fujisawa
- 168 marathons under 3 hours
- Marathon PB: 2:35
- Saroma 100KM 2019 – 7:32
- 2018 IAU 100KM Croatia
- 2022 100KM Shideamata – 7:31
- 2023 IAU 100KM Bangalore – 7:41
International Elite Runners – Open Race 24H
- Mr. Anuphun Khotthananch
- Mr. Piriyah Sasom
- Ms. Nirissara Losantia
Group Photo Session
All athletes and distinguished guests will gather for the official event photo.
18:30 – Dinner.
The IAU 100KM Asia & Oceania Championships 2025 promise to deliver an exceptional celebration of endurance sport, international camaraderie, and athletic excellence. Follow the IAU on social media to stay updated and tune in live for this remarkable event.
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John O'Regan
IAU Director of Communications
