Running in Lumpini Park
Lumpini Park's main running route is a 2.5 km asphalt loop around the park, open daily from 04:30 AM to 10:00 PM and free to use. Bikes share the path in a one-way, counter-clockwise lane from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM, and runners keep outside it. Group runs meet in the park each week, including a free 5 km on Saturday mornings.
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Fast facts
- Loop
- 2.5 km, asphalt
- Cycle lane
- One-way, counter-clockwise, 20 km/h; runners keep outside it
- Hours
- Park 04:30 AM–10:00 PM; bikes 10:00 AM–03:00 PM
- Water
- Drinking water on the park map; water shops inside Gates 1 and 4
- Lockers
- Free, in the restroom buildings near Gates 1 and 4; bring your own padlock
- Nearest gates
- Gate 4 (MRT Si Lom Exit 1), Gate 2 (MRT Lumphini Exit 3)
Running the loop
Running in Lumpini Park means laps of the asphalt path that circles the park, about 2.5 km per lap. Entry is free and the park is open daily, 04:30 AM–10:00 PM. Runners share the path with walkers and, from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM, with cyclists.
Large trees shade much of the route, and there are outdoor exercise points along it for stretching. One lap takes 30 to 35 minutes at a leisurely walk, or about 15 minutes at a jog.
The loop and the cycle lane
The main loop is an asphalt path around the edge of the park, 2.5 km per lap. A cycle lane is painted on the same path, and bicycle symbols on it show the riding times, the direction and the speed. The lane is one-way, counter-clockwise, with a 20 km/h limit, and runners are asked to stay outside it.
We could not find a park rule on which way runners go. Bikes are allowed only from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM.
When to run
Early mornings are usually quieter on the path than evenings. The BMA has renovated the running paths and installed new lamps, and the park stays open until 10:00 PM.
At 18:00 the national anthem plays over the park and people stop where they are until it ends. On days when the BMA rates PM2.5 at the red level, it advises everyone to avoid outdoor activity.
Water, lockers and showers
Drinking water is marked on the park map, and small water shops sit just inside Gates 1 and 4. The restroom buildings near Gates 1 and 4 have showers and free lockers; bring your own padlock.
Group runs
Lumpini Running Club meets for evening runs by the water shop just inside Gate 4, and most people run 2–3 laps at their own pace. Runs are cancelled when it rains; check the club's Meetup page for the current schedule.
Every Saturday, We Run Thailand holds a free, volunteer-run 5 km in the park: two laps of the big loop. It starts near the Gate 1 car entrance; register once on its website to get a QR code that works as your bib. It is not part of parkrun, which has no events in Thailand.
BananaRun สวนลุม is a branch of the BananaRun running-gear shop on Sarasin Road behind the park.
Going further: the Green Bridge
For a longer run, the 1.6 km Green Bridge leaves the park near Gate 1 on Wireless Road and links it to Benjakitti Park. It is open 06:00 AM–06:00 PM during its trial period.
FAQ: Running in Lumpini Park
Direction, group runs and evening running in Lumpini Park.
Which direction do people run in Lumpini Park?
We could not find a park rule for runners. The cycle lane painted on the loop is one-way and runs counter-clockwise, and runners are asked to stay outside it.
Is there a parkrun in Lumpini Park?
No. parkrun has no events in Thailand. We Run Thailand holds a free 5 km in the park every Saturday morning: two laps of the big loop, starting near Gate 1. Register once online for a QR code.
Are there running groups at Lumpini Park?
Yes. Lumpini Running Club meets for evening runs by the water shop inside Gate 4, and We Run Thailand holds a free 5 km every Saturday morning near Gate 1.
What is BananaRun สวนลุม?
A branch of the BananaRun running-gear shop, which sells running shoes. It is on Sarasin Road behind the park.
Can I run in Lumpini Park in the evening?
Yes. The park is open until 10:00 PM, and the BMA has renovated the paths and replaced the lamps. Evenings are busier than early mornings, and at 18:00 the national anthem plays and people stop until it ends.