Trail Running Thailand
Looking for great trails to run in Thailand?
We love trail running, and we’re guessing you do too.
Our site has links to the very best trail running in Thailand, and we hope to make your trail running experience in Thailand all the more pleasurable.
Organized Trail Running
The quickest way to get trail running in Thailand is to visit one of the many Event Websites. An excellent option for those here for a short visit as most event organizers cater to tourists.
The Closest Trail Running is about one hour and thirty minutes south of Bangkok.
The Hills of Chonburi
Run Khao Chalak
Is Khao Chalak worth the trip?
In our opinion, yes, Khao Chalak trails are well worth the short drive.
We have already made plans to return after finishing the Hin Poeng Trail.
Run Khao Mai Keao Reservation Park
Khao Mai Keaw has some well-worn trails from 10kms to 20kms.
Some footage of what to expect.
Tip watch it x2 speed.
Run Phuket
For the best local knowledge for trail running in Phuket contact,
Also, Wikiloc is a great resource to find trail runs in your local area.
Run Chiang Mai
UltraThaiChiangMai.com, Cnxtrailrunning.info, and Tmt-trail.com offer guided trail running in and around Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai was considered the mecca for trail running in Thailand.
Chiang Mai looks upon some of Thailand’s most beautiful mountain ranges.
But with pollution in Chiang Mai rising, runners are looking elsewhere.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us here.
Always happy to chat with like-minded people!
Another great place to stay and train is Cave Lodge.
The home of the Thailand Ultramarathon.
Cave Lodge has plenty of attractions:
Caving
Kayaking
and of course Trekking.
Running in Bangkok
Bangkok is a flat concrete jungle. But don’t let that stop you!
Bangkok offers plenty of park running options;
For some local knowledge, Meetups.com/Bangkok-runners/ is a great place to start.
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