Gelora Bung Karno, situated in Central Jakarta, is the largest and most prominent sports complex in the city. It hosts a number of sports facilities including an athletics stadium, football fields, tennis courts, and an aquatics center. Gelora Bung Karno complex was constructed for the 1962 Asian Games and it recently underwent a major renovation in preparation for the 2018 Asian Games. The Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is located right in the centre of the complex.
The tracks around the stadium are very popular spot for runners on weekday mornings from 5 am onwards. There’s a good surface for running and the track is clearly marked. Senayan Runners have track sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6:30 am at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
On Sundays, nearby Surdiman Rd. is closed for traffic and is very popular for running.
Gelora Bung Karno, situated in Central Jakarta, is the largest and most prominent sports complex in the city. It hosts a number of sports facilities including an athletics stadium, football fields, tennis courts, and an aquatics center. Gelora Bung Karno complex was constructed for the 1962 Asian Games and it recently underwent a major renovation in preparation for the 2018 Asian Games. The Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is located right in the centre of the complex.
The tracks around the stadium are very popular spot for runners on weekday mornings from 5 am onwards. There’s a good surface for running and the track is clearly marked. Senayan Runners have track sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6:30 am at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
On Sundays, nearby Surdiman Rd. is closed for traffic and is very popular for running.
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4.4 km (2.6 miles) with opportunities to extend
26 meters (84 feet)
Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex entrance gate on Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan
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Essentials
4.4 km (2.6 miles) with opportunities to extend
26 meters (84 feet)
Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex entrance gate on Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan
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