Just a few km north of central Chiang Mai, Rama IX Lanna Park offers a tranquil spot for a run, with several small lakes, exercise paths, and shaded areas. A loop of the park’s paths is ~1.4 km. Runners can also do a loop around the the adjacent Highland People Discovery Museum. The museum is situated on a small lake, with a nicely canopied road running around its perimeter. Combining the two is a 3 km run — so enjoy a couple of laps!
Perimeter road around museum. Google Street View
Just a few km north of central Chiang Mai, Rama IX Lanna Park offers a tranquil spot for a run, with several small lakes, exercise paths, and shaded areas. A loop of the park’s paths is ~1.4 km. Runners can also do a loop around the the adjacent Highland People Discovery Museum. The museum is situated on a small lake, with a nicely canopied road running around its perimeter. Combining the two is a 3 km run — so enjoy a couple of laps!
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3 km (1.9 miles) around both the park and museum
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5 km north of central Chiang Mai Old City, off Rt. 107
Not be the most bucolic run ever, but running the perimeter of Chiang Mai Old City is popular with runners. A road follows the old moat built to guard the city. A highlight is a loop around paths and shade trees of Suan Buak Haad Public Park. Go early!
The best area for a run in Chiang Mai. You can put together several off-road, shaded km combining the Huay Kaew Arboretum paths, a running track along the Ang Kaew Reservoir, and paths around Chiang Mai University, which has a jogging track.
A scenic run but also a serious hill challenge. Run from Chiang Mai Zoo as far as the spectacular Doi Suthep temple. The route is along Route 1004 from Chiang Mai Zoo. Up to 11 km one-way, 650 climb, with some shorter options.
The best spot for a scenic off-road run in the Chiang Mai area. One can do a run of nearly 10 km, combining a scenic loop around the lake and a new, dedicated running running track. A popular place for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Add with new 5 km cycle track.
Paved multi-use path in the Huay Tueng Thao Lake area runs along Canal Road for 5 km between a 'bike bridge' and the International Conference Center. Combine with 700-year Stadium & Sports Complex & Huay Tueng Thao Lake area route.
It's worth the small fee to enjoy a run on the paths around the beautifully landscaped grounds of this park that's a popular visitor destination in Chiang Mai. Note that the park has set hours and a fee is required.
This facility is owned by Chiang Mai University and is located 9 km west of the central city. There are traffic-free roads and paths that are open to the public and popular with walkers and runners. Pleasantly green, with some several small ponds.
A popular spot for those who want a good running track. The grounds of the complex also have some long, flat sections that are good for interval training, and a road that goes around part of the stadium. Well lit and popular with runners at night.
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3 km (1.9 miles) around both the park and museum
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5 km north of central Chiang Mai Old City, off Rt. 107
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