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Thailand › Chiang Mai › City guide
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second-largest city in Thailand by urban population. It is 700 km north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands, and has a population of approximately 127,000 within the city municipality and has 1.2 million urban population as of 2023.
Explore routes, compare distance and elevation, and plan sessions for current weather conditions.
| Season | Typical weather | Running guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All seasons | Varies by city | Adjust pace, hydration, and timing based on current weather. |
Surface mix: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.
Safety tip: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.
Marathons and races
| Preview | Route | Elevation Loss | Map | Run in app | Video | Reviews | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art track | Bicycle | 19.2 km | 20 m | 20 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Cat silhouette | 14.9 km | 10 m | 9 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Cactus | 17.8 km | 22 m | 20 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Tree | 14.2 km | 18 m | 18 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Dragon | 12.6 km | 12 m | 13 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Star | 25.0 km | 351 m | 363 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Airplane | 18.9 km | 24 m | 24 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Lightning bolt | 17.3 km | 19 m | 20 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| 4.8 km | 4 m | 4 m | Preview | - | ||||
| 8.1 km | 4 m | 4 m | Preview | - |