Recommended 6 Trail Runs for Beginners
Open a new experience for road runners who want to experience nature, rugged trails, hills, and new challenges that are not too difficult for beginners.
✅ Common features of all 6 races
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Distance is approximately 7–12 km.
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Total elevation gain is 150–400 meters
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Easy to travel from Bangkok / Accommodation near the start line / Places to visit after finishing the race
| # | Race Name | Distance | Elevation Gain | Registration Fee | Date | Province | Travel Time from Bangkok |
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| 1 | Khao Prathap Chang Trail | 10K | 160 m. | 700 Baht | 13–15 Jun. | Ratchaburi (Chom Bueng) | ~2 hrs 20 mins |
| 2 | Run for the Wild | 7K | 150 m. | 900 Baht | 6 Jul. | Nakhon Nayok (Khao Phra) | ~2 hrs 20 mins |
| 3 | Trail Master Series | 11K | 296 m. | 1,800 Baht | 13 Jul. | Rayong (Ban Chang) | ~2 hrs |
| 4 | Pocari Sweat Trail | 10K | 313 m. | 1,250 Baht | 16 Nov. | Chiang Mai (Mueang District) | ✈️ |
| 5 | Chiang Mai by UTMB | 12K | 300 m. | To be announced | 7 Dec. | Chiang Mai (Mueang District) | ✈️ |
| 6 | Tanaosri Trail | 10K | 400 m. | 1,000 Baht | 21 Dec. | Ratchaburi (Suan Phueng) | ~3 hrs 30 mins |
Who is it suitable for?
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Road runners who want to try “trail running” for the first time
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People who want to run in nature without having to climb a steep mountain
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Suitable for running alone, with a group of friends, or even as a family trip
Additional Notes
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Some races (such as Pocari Sweat Trail) may fill up quickly. You should follow the organizer's page.
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Races in Chiang Mai may require booking tickets/accommodation in advance
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Races in Ratchaburi–Nakhon Nayok–Rayong are the easiest to travel to from Bangkok
💬 Final Advice
If you want to experience nature through running while practicing adapting to steep slopes and various terrains, starting with these 10K trail runs is a great first step 😊
If you have already participated in any of these races, please leave a short review in the comments and share your experience with other beginners!