For those visiting Bali, the Gili Islands are a popular excursion and also great for running! Also known as the Gils, these three beautiful islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air) are known for their exquisite sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, colorful coral reefs, and swaying palm trees. They’re reachable by ferry from Bali or Lombok. For running, each of these islands has a perimeter road/path that make for a scenic route by the beach!
Gili Trawangan. Best bet is the 6.7 km (4.2 mile) loop on the island’s main perimeter road/path, Jl. Pantai Gili Trawangan. Mostly paved, with good beach & water views, and plenty of bars and restaurants along the way. There are few cars, so it’s safe for running. It’s also possible to run on the handful of interior roads, which are green, traffic-free, and offer some great views of the sea with a bit of elevation.
Gili Meno. This car-free island is 1.5 km east-west and 2.5 km north-south. The best bet for a run is the 5 km loop around the island on the scenic perimeter road/path, which has a firm sand surface. A festive atmosphere, and lovely beach/water views.
Gili Air. The smallest of the Gili Islands, Gili Air is a relatively undeveloped island featuring a lovely beach scene. The best bet for a run is the 5 km loop on the island’s perimeter path (car-free), JL Pantai, You’ll run by thatched beach huts and a handful of bars, restaurants, and resorts. Nice beach & water views. Note: some sections of the path are softer sand.
For those visiting Bali, the Gili Islands are a popular excursion and also great for running! Also known as the Gils, these three beautiful islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air) are known for their exquisite sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, colorful coral reefs, and swaying palm trees. They’re reachable by ferry from Bali or Lombok. For running, each of these islands has a perimeter road/path that make for a scenic route by the beach!
Gili Trawangan. Best bet is the 6.7 km (4.2 mile) loop on the island’s main perimeter road/path, Jl. Pantai Gili Trawangan. Mostly paved, with good beach & water views, and plenty of bars and restaurants along the way. There are few cars, so it’s safe for running. It’s also possible to run on the handful of interior roads, which are green, traffic-free, and offer some great views of the sea with a bit of elevation.
Gili Meno. This car-free island is 1.5 km east-west and 2.5 km north-south. The best bet for a run is the 5 km loop around the island on the scenic perimeter road/path, which has a firm sand surface. A festive atmosphere, and lovely beach/water views.
Gili Air. The smallest of the Gili Islands, Gili Air is a relatively undeveloped island featuring a lovely beach scene. The best bet for a run is the 5 km loop on the island’s perimeter path (car-free), JL Pantai, You’ll run by thatched beach huts and a handful of bars, restaurants, and resorts. Nice beach & water views. Note: some sections of the path are softer sand.
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Gili Trawangan: 6.7 km (4.2 mile) loop; Gili Meno: 5 km (3 mile) loop; Gili Air: 5 km (3 mile) loop
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We start the route on each island at the ferry terminal, but can also be started at any spot on the path
Capital of Bali and gateway to the island. The best spot for running in Denpasar is the Lapangan Renon Park, which surrounds the Bajra Sandhi Monument. The smaller Lapangan Puputan Badung has a jogging track and fields.
Some of the best options for running in Bali. The beach is very runnable and extends for several km north or south. A paved boardwalk path runs for 2.5 km to Jerman Beach, with great water views. The road north to Seminyak is also runnable.
This increasingly popular beach town north of Kuta and Seminyak is a good place to create your own route to view the terraced rice paddies of Bali. Use the small roads and paths, such as off Jl. Babadan.
Not a heavily visited spot but fantastic for running, and only 15-20 mins. from Denpasar/Kuta/Sanur. Great for longer, waterside runs on quiet gravel roads. We've mapped loops of the western & eastern sides, with opportunities to combine.
An opportunity for some lush, scenic Bali countryside running. Run along trekking paths and past rice paddies, where there's a combination of gentler and more challenging, hilly trail running. Campuhan Ridge Walk is famous. Video Excerpts!
The fishing towns and coastal resorts offer some excellent running options. We recommend the 4 km long Jimbaran Beach, hill running on quieter roads just inland, and for a unique running experience, the grounds of GWK Culture Park.
Quiet village located in southeastern Bali, dotted with colorful fishing boats, galleries, restaurants & an old temple. The best bet for running is the 6 km paved beachfront path that goes south to Mertasari Beach and north to Matahari Terbit Beach.
High-end resort area on Bali's east coast has great hotels, shopping, convention center, & golf resort. Best places to run are along Nusa Dua Beach, and on some of the tree-lined resort area roads, which have good paths.
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Gili Trawangan: 6.7 km (4.2 mile) loop; Gili Meno: 5 km (3 mile) loop; Gili Air: 5 km (3 mile) loop
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We start the route on each island at the ferry terminal, but can also be started at any spot on the path
g the way. There are few cars, so it’s safe for running. It’s also possible to run on the handful of interior roads, which are green, traffic-free, and offer some great views of the sea with a bit of elevation.
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