At 3,000 ft above sea level, the Bangalore climate is always pleasant and breezy and never too hot. Add to that, the beautiful roads and abundant gardens in Bengaluru city are every runner’s dream. It has come to be known as India’s marathon hub since Bangalore city has some of the best running tracks. So, today let’s discover some of the prime and best running tracks in Bangalore:
1. Cubbon Park
Cubbon Park is a 300-acre woodland bang in the middle of Bengaluru city. It is nicknamed as the lungs of the metropolitan. Inside the huge periphery there are broad roads paved through sprawling grassland, meant for running or jogging. The park is also a usual meeting place for the older generation and their laughter clubs. Cubbon Park gets busy and crowded with locals and guided tours on weekends.
Where: Kasturba Road, Behind High Court of Karnataka, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar (Get Directions)
2. Decathlon Trail
The quiet road, beautifully decked with trees is right behind the large Decathlon store and activity space in Sarjapur. The track runs for 15 kilometers and it’s bliss to run through the verdant area. This running track is not too crowded on weekdays or weekends but you will have the company of professional or semi-professional runners there.
Where: Decathlon Sarjapur, 96/1, Sarjapur Main Road, Carmelaram, Hadosiddapura, Chikkakannalli (Get Directions)
3. Lalbagh Botanical Garden
With a lake, exotic flowers, greenery, rocky terrain, a dedicated path for runners, Lalbagh is a runner’s treat. With an approx. distance of 5km around the area, this place is perfect for a run. Twice a year, there is an exotic flower show here as well. What’s better is that the area is free for runners from six to nine in the morning and between six to seven in the evening. The rest of the time, there is an entry fee of Rs. 20.
Where: Mavalli (Get Directions)
4. Nandi Hill
Nature delight is exactly what this place is. Nandi Hill wraps you around with nothing but pure, unending encouragement of nature. Talking about running, this place holds an approx run distance of 7kms with an elevation of 400m for that rigorous uphill training. Nature and nurture in one spot. Now that’s a perfect combo!
Where: Nandi Hill (Get Directions)
5. Ulsoor Lake
On the Eastern side of Bangalore city, Ulsoor Lake gets its name from the locality. The running track circumferences all around the lake and it is one of the most beautiful places to run. Soft breeze, the coolness in climate because of the lake water and lush greenery, are all reasons why this place is people’s favourite. The best time to hit the track is by 6 AM.
Where: Ulsoor Lake (Get Directions)
6. Sankey Tank
Sankey Tank is known as a social sport for runners and joggers. The 2.5-km running track near Malleshwaram offers beautiful views of the lake/tank while you sweat it out. The tank was constructed in the late 19th-century to provide water to the citizens of Bangalore.
Where: Sankey Tank (Get Directions)
7. GKVK Campus
Gandhi Krishi Vignan Kendra is the campus of University of Agriculture Sciences. It has lengths of roads lined with trees. The entire time you run there, you will hear birds chirping and leaves rustling. The campus is not usually too crowded with runners and joggers. So, if you prefer to be nearly alone on your run, this is where you must go.
Where: Vignana Kendra (Get Directions)
8. Sree Kanteerava Stadium
Sree Kanteerava Stadium is right in the middle of Bangalore and is a multipurpose space with racing tracks, rock climbing walls, a football ground and a volleyball court. Often, national level football matches are held in the stadium that can seat 24,000 people. Since there are racing tracks in the stadium it’s a great place to run and open to all.
Where: Raja Ram Mohan Roy Rd, Nunegundlapalli, D' Souza Layout (Get Directions)
9. Hennur Trail
A ride in the woods. This area adds a bit of mystery to your run, for it’s not yet completely explored. A rough 20k route is plenty enough for a good run. A run in the morning down here, who knows; maybe you’ll create a mystery story of your own.
Where: Hennur Main Road (Get Directions)
10. Agara Lake
Once a popular spot for runners and fitness enthusiasts alike, due to lack of attention and maintenance, it became a dirty area. But now with the awareness created by the HSR 10K Freedom Run in 2013, the lake is now restored and runners and walkers enjoy the place to what it was back then.
Where: Agara Village (Get Directions)
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