ROUTE & MAPS

From the peaceful waters of the Lake to the flowing River Kwai, Race 2 the Jungle takes you through some of Thailand's most spectacular paddling landscapes. Discover what makes each course unique, from the calm, expansive lake surrounded by jungle and mountains to the iconic 38km downriver journey beneath the Bridge over the River Kwai. Whether you're racing, paddling for the adventure, or supporting from the riverbank, these routes are at the heart of an unforgettable weekend in Thailand.

Saturday 12km Technical event at lake view

The weekend racing begins at Lake View, Kanchanaburi, a vast dammed lake surrounded by jungle and mountains. This 12km paddle unfolds across calm, expansive water, with forested slopes rising straight from the shoreline and the sounds of birds echoing around the lake.

This technical flat-water course will test your paddling skills, with a mix of left and right turns, open-water sections and changing views around every corner as you wind your way through a beautiful course and one of Kanchanaburi’s most spectacular landscapes.

Sunday 38km river kwai Downriver paddle

The ultimate Race 2 the Jungle route.

The 38km downriver paddle follows the River Kwai through sweeping bends, jungle-lined banks, and long, flowing sections. It offers constantly changing scene, jungle, mountains, and big views, creating a true sense of adventure at every turn. The course passes through Elephant Corner, where the river sweeps around a broad jungle bend. It’s a place that feels unmistakably wild, quiet, watchful, and full of possibility. The race finishes in unforgettable style, paddling beneath the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai, marking the end of an exhilarating passage through one of Thailand’s most historic rivers.