Malaysia’s National Botanical Gardens are one of the world’s largest. Located about an hour’s drive from central KL, this 2,000+ acre park and agroforestry center is a great spot for a ‘destination run’ if you have the time. Numerous hilly roads and trails lead through lush foliage, fruit trees, some 10 different gardens, a rice field, and more. As an end of run bonus, cool off in their swimming pool!
There aren’t really good maps available for this park. The best bet for running is to enjoy some of the trails around the gardens if it is not too crowded, which could add up to a ~5 km loop. Or, run the road labeled for bikers — it’s about 4 km west. For some hill work, run/hike up 200 meter Handkerchief Hill (Bukit Sapu Tangan).
Malaysia’s National Botanical Gardens are one of the world’s largest. Located about an hour’s drive from central KL, this 2,000+ acre park and agroforestry center is a great spot for a ‘destination run’ if you have the time. Numerous hilly roads and trails lead through lush foliage, fruit trees, some 10 different gardens, a rice field, and more. As an end of run bonus, cool off in their swimming pool!
There aren’t really good maps available for this park. The best bet for running is to enjoy some of the trails around the gardens if it is not too crowded, which could add up to a ~5 km loop. Or, run the road labeled for bikers — it’s about 4 km west. For some hill work, run/hike up 200 meter Handkerchief Hill (Bukit Sapu Tangan).
A 'runseeing' tour of Kuala Lumpur that hits many key sites: KJLCC Park, Kampung Baru, Heritage, Little India, Merdeka Square/River of Life, Petaling Street, Bukit Bintang, and some of the world's tallest buildings!
Centrally located park featuring a 1.3 km rubberized jogging track. Great views of the Petronas Twin Towers. Nicely landscaped gardens, lake with fountain, and good facilities. Combine with Petronas Twin Towers Trail for a longer run. Near the Conv. Ctr.
Botanical Gardens within 170-acre Tun Abdul Razak Heritage Park are wonderful for running. Several km of paths along and around 10 different types of gardens, or 'collections'. Also some hills and stairs. Free, and open 7am-8pm.
Lovely place to run in the Titiwangsa area near the National Art Gallery. There's a scenic ~3 km loop around Titiwangsa Lake, and additional paths through a lush tree canopy.
One of the best opportunities to do some off-road hill running in KL, also some trail running. The park is located in one of the city's affluent suburbs. Create your own route, or do the challenging 5k Hill Walk Loop or the 2 km Bukit Kiara Trail.
Centrally located campus offering an opportunity for a pleasant run 4-5 km around its numerous, hilly walking paths. The main road around the campus perimeter, Lingkungan Budi, is 5.6 km. Accessible by public transport.
Pleasantly landscaped park in a newly developed residential area in the western part of the city, with a small lake at its center. There's a marked 2.2 km track that's popular with runners. For a hilly add-on, run the "DPC Hill" to Ridgewood.
Wonderful 3.8 km loop around a lake on a dedicated path in this park 15 km north of central KL. Nice canopy and water views. Special surface for running! Popular park for kite flying as well. Some offshoot paths can add a couple of km.
Located 16 km northwest central KL, the FRIM is one of the world's leading institutions in tropical forestry research. Running is allowed on the main roads, which make for a lovely route of about 7.5 km. Somewhat hilly.
This suburb, developed for the 1998 Commonwealth Games, has some good running. A good 3.5 km loop is around Bukit Komanwel Park and the path around the National Stadium. Bukit Kalil Park offers pleasant trails for a ~2 km loop.
A running destination for those visiting KL! 30+ km of lakefront paths,lovely parks, and impressive bridgesd & architecture. Putrajaya is Malaysia's administrative center, between KL & the airport and reached by zippy train.
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Routes of 15.7 (10 miles) and 12 km (7.5 miles). Each has option to make longer or shorter
652 feet for 15k route; 422 feet for 12k route.
Depends on route chosen
Best reachable by car. Nearest train station is Padang Jawa Station or Shah Alam Station
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