IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to host its fourth annual "IHG Run for Good" charity event on 20 September 2026 at Vachirabenjatas Park in Bangkok.
The event aims to raise funds for AI smart glasses, developed under the EyerisVision: EmpowerSight Project, which will aid Thailand's visually impaired community. Participants can choose from a 2 KM Walk & Run, a 4 KM Fun Run, or a 9 KM Run.
The initiative, in partnership with the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. The Queen, builds on last year's success, which raised over $28,000 (THB 1 million) for educational tools for visually impaired students. Patrick Both, Director of Operations, Luxury & Lifestyle at IHG Hotels & Resorts Thailand, highlighted the importance of the project, stating, "These Thai-developed AI Smart Glasses help users read Thai text, understand their surroundings, and move through their day with greater independence and safety."
Registration is open, with fees set at $15 (THB 550) for the 2 KM and 4 KM events, and $18 (THB 650) for the 9 KM run. Participants will receive a running shirt, bag, medal, and bib. Age-group awards and hotel vouchers will be available for the 9 KM category. Sister runs will also occur in Phuket and Koh Samui.
IHG's commitment to community support is part of its "Journey to Tomorrow" plan, aiming to improve the lives of 30 million people globally over the next decade
This story was selected and published by a human editor, with content adapted from original press material using AI tools and checked by the editor before publication. Spot an error? Report it here.
