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9 Best 5K Running Routes in Yangon

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9 running routes in Yangon sit in the 5K band (3–7 km). They range from 4.5 km to 6.8 km, climbing between 0 m and 25 m.

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9 Best 5K Running Routes in Yangon

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
5.3 km22 m22 mPreview-
6.0 km22 m22 mPreview-
5.3 km17 m18 mPreview-
6.8 km21 m21 mPreview-
5.6 km0 m0 mPreview-
4.6 km15 m15 mPreview-
4.8 km12 m13 mPreview-
5.5 km15 m15 mPreview-
4.5 km25 m24 mPreview-

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Running 5K in Yangon

Using these routes for 5K training

Anything between 3 and 7 km works for a 5K block. Use the shorter loops for interval sessions where you want to repeat the same stretch, and the 6–7 km options as easy recovery runs.

Picking by elevation

Flat routes give you repeatable splits, which matters when you are chasing a time. Routes with more climbing are better as strength sessions — expect to run 20–40 seconds per kilometre slower for the same effort.

When to run

December to February: average highs of 31–34°C and about 7 mm of rain a month (Open-Meteo historical archive 2020-2024).

Where locals run: Kandawgyi Park, National Races Village, People's Park.

Frequently asked

Where is the flattest 5K route in Yangon?
R2 is the flattest option listed here, at 5.6 km with 0 m of climb.
When is the best time of year to run in Yangon?
December to February: average highs of 31–34°C and about 7 mm of rain a month (Open-Meteo historical archive 2020-2024).

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