Bangkok Runners

Come enjoy a casual run to keep that cardio clean!

Easy Peasy means 2-3 loops around the park (1.9km per loop, or 3km inside the Forest Park) at a pace of 6.5-8minutes/km..., veteran runners are always welcome to run at their own pace. Or sometimes we just head right into the Forest Park portion, or a mix of both.

We'll wait five minutes before starting the run at 6:35am. If you arrive after that, simply run in the opposite direction to meet us.

There are drinking fountains along the lakeside running route, but if you don't want to risk it, bring your own water. (The drink stand along the car park has gone away.)

BY THE WAY: If you wake up and it's raining, the meetup may be postponed. Please Check the meetup chat.
You know, it's that Thai monsoon rain thing.....

ALSO: About PM2.5 pollution:
If the PM2.5 level is 100-120, I will be walking.
If the PM2.5 level is above 120, the event is automatically cancelled.

In any case, I'll always report if PM2.5 is affecting our regular run each time. I use this link as a meter https://www.iqair.com/thailand/bangkok/benjakiti-park-khlong-toei-district

Here's where we'll meet in the park. It's at the north end of the park, near the car park and park entrance. We'll be on the running track.

Enter these GPS coordinates in your google maps for the EXACT spot:

13.732738, 100.559109

or click here for the link in google maps:

https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/13%C2%B043'57.9%22N+100%C2%B033'32.8%22E/@13.7325243,100.5580683,461m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d13.732738!4d100.559109

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/f/7/a/600_443223962.jpeg

For a really exact location, try this 3x3meter resolution map, at what3words, a new mapping service that maps the world using only 3 words!

https://w3w.co/handbook.steer.plug

"Full Moon Bangkok Jungle Run - APRIL 2024":

This will be a medium run (about 10km max ... maybe).

Meeting time is before 18H30 at the 7/11 just before the entrance of Wat Bangna Nok at the Sanphawut Pier.

Just so we are all clear, it means, you need to be at the meeting point BEFORE 18H30. We will take the first ferry after 18h35 (5THB).

Meeting point Location (at the 7/11): https://goo.gl/maps/K1UUfYQ1VdB2 (https://goo.gl/maps/K1UUfYQ1VdB2)

To go there, go to BTS BANGNA STATION and Take a Moto TAXI (20THB). Don't come by car or Taxi, as this road can be jammed at this time, and you won't make it on time. Alternatively, you could run but with the traffic, it's not really nice.

Just before the pier, about 100m, there is a 7/11. We meet there.

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/c/3/3/600_456704083.jpeg

Just in case, here is my number: 086 008 5788 (Line/WhatsApp)

The pace will be slow but running pace, 6:30 to 7:30 min/km, I don't want to lose any runners ... it affects my ratings :-).

• Distance: about 10 km ... and we will finish at same starting Pier (Wat Bangna Nok)

• Pace: Slow (from 06:30min/km to 07:30min/km) . You can run faster, but don't call me if you get lost!

• Atmosphere: Social

• We might have a dinner/drinks after the run.

For those who sweat a lot like me, I suggest you take a t-shirt to change, as the humidity level can be high.

Hope you will enjoy this run and see you there ... before 18h30 :-)

Gonzague.

You would need:

• a headlamp or flashlight

• water, as the shop will be closing :-)

• not being scared of ghosts

• a mobile phone ... just in case, we lose you!

Question:

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Come enjoy a casual run to keep that cardio clean!

Easy Peasy means 2-3 loops around the park (1.9km per loop, or 3km inside the Forest Park) at a pace of 6.5-8minutes/km..., veteran runners are always welcome to run at their own pace. Or sometimes we just head right into the Forest Park portion, or a mix of both.

We'll wait five minutes before starting the run at 6:35am. If you arrive after that, simply run in the opposite direction to meet us.

There are drinking fountains along the lakeside running route, but if you don't want to risk it, bring your own water. (The drink stand along the car park has gone away.)

BY THE WAY: If you wake up and it's raining, the meetup may be postponed. Please Check the meetup chat.
You know, it's that Thai monsoon rain thing.....

ALSO: About PM2.5 pollution:
If the PM2.5 level is 100-120, I will be walking.
If the PM2.5 level is above 120, the event is automatically cancelled.

In any case, I'll always report if PM2.5 is affecting our regular run each time. I use this link as a meter https://www.iqair.com/thailand/bangkok/benjakiti-park-khlong-toei-district

Here's where we'll meet in the park. It's at the north end of the park, near the car park and park entrance. We'll be on the running track.

Enter these GPS coordinates in your google maps for the EXACT spot:

13.732738, 100.559109

or click here for the link in google maps:

https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/13%C2%B043'57.9%22N+100%C2%B033'32.8%22E/@13.7325243,100.5580683,461m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d13.732738!4d100.559109

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/f/7/a/600_443223962.jpeg

For a really exact location, try this 3x3meter resolution map, at what3words, a new mapping service that maps the world using only 3 words!

https://w3w.co/handbook.steer.plug

This 10-hour Ultra sees runners from running clubs throughout Bangkok completing as many laps of the park as they can within a 10 hour time limit. This challenge can be completed solo or as part of a team. More details of the event can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/10HrsUltramarathon2020?mibextid=ZbWKwL

It is a real party atmosphere with clubs having areas set up. We will have our own Bangkok Runners area where we can support each other and cheer on all the mad, mad runners, running through the heat of the day. If you plan to take part and want to make the most of our Bangkok Runners space, please let me know so I can let the organisers roughly how many of our runners will be attending.

I can't wait to see everyone at the start line. And then again, many many times throughout the day.