Running is probably the safest contactless form of exercise anyone can get during the pandemic. You can do it anywhere, anytime, at your own pace and convenience, plus you get to enjoy a breeze of nature after being all cooped up indoors all day. So what’s not to like about it?
Being in a big country like Malaysia surrounded by nature means that Malaysia has a varied list of terrain to run in. There are parks, dedicated jogging tracks, forest trails, or undiscovered trails for you to discover and run.
Malaysia is known for its humid, tropical climate with relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year, which makes Malaysia the perfect country to start training your runs.
Thus, if you have been looking for the best spots to run around Malaysia, we’ve got you covered. We have compiled a list for you of the best places to run in Malaysia in different cities.
1.The Penang Botanic Gardens
The Penang Botanic Gardens are also known as The Waterfalls Garden is located at the end of the waterfall road and just 8km away from the main city George Town. It is a well-landscaped garden that is home to a variety of indigenous and exotic plant species.
If you are ever in Penang and looking for a trail to run, the Penang Botanic Gardens has a few routes available ranging from short and sweet to long and enduring. If you’re up for a challenge, there’s a special path that leads up to Penang Hill. However, it is a steep but highly rewarding trail.
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2.Desa ParkCity
Desa ParkCity is known as Kuala Lumpur’s most innovative, imaginative, and successful model for a lively, safe, sustainable and healthy community. Surrounded along the residential area, with a small lake located at its core, is a park that features a 2.2km flat track perfect for running.
The best part about running in Desa ParkCity is the many amenities provided for a perfect post sweating session. For example, the cafes and restaurants around are great for runners to enjoy their post-workout meal or coffee.
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3.Malacca River Walk
One of Malaysia’s known historical locations to run is the Malacca River Walk. It is a 5km distance run, you will be able to run alongside both the famous waterway, historic buildings, and bridges that have been taken to preserve and restructured.
4.Tanjung Lipat Jogging Tracks
It is one of the longest tracks available in Sabah, well equipped with a stretch of exercising station for a bodyweight workout, bicycle stops to rent bicycles, and street lights for evening joggers.
In Tanjung Lipat Jogging Tracks, you will find many runners and cyclists in the area. But do not worry about safety, as the lanes are divided into separate lanes for joggers and cyclists.
It is one of Sabah’s best running tracks during the evening as you will get to enjoy the sunset view while catching the fresh air of Kota Kinabalu.
In short, Malaysia has many great places suitable for your running needs. So if you’re keen on an adventure, try out these running spots.
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