Parkrun Silom Bangkok: 2 Parks, Weekly 5K Runs

Silom’s weekly parkrun at Lumphini Park recorded 187 finishers last Saturday, with the 5km course starting at the park’s north gate on Sarasin Road.

Interest in group outdoor runs has grown steadily in Bangkok since 2023 as more office workers in the Sathorn and Silom business districts look for free, timed events close to their homes and workplaces.

Two established routes inside Silom

Lumphini Park offers the longer-established option, with its flat 5km loop passing the lake and the King Rama VI statue before finishing near the Phaya Thai Road exit. Benchasiri Park, reached by a short walk east along Sathorn Road, runs its own parkrun on the same morning, using a 3.2km figure-eight course around the central fountain and the elevated skywalk section.

Both events are organised under the global parkrun network and remain free to enter, though participants must register once on the official website before their first run.

Practical steps for first-timers

Registration takes under five minutes online and produces a personal barcode that volunteers scan at the finish line. Runners are asked to arrive by 6:45am on Saturday for a short briefing; the start is at 7am sharp. Those new to the format can walk the course or volunteer as a marshal on their first visit.

Local data from the past twelve months shows average attendance at Lumphini has risen from 112 to 174 participants, while Benchasiri has maintained steady numbers around 95. Both parks remain open to the public outside event hours, with shaded paths and water fountains available year-round.

Check the parkrun Bangkok page for any weather-related changes and speak with a doctor before starting a new exercise routine.