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The best running trails in Canterbury

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Running in Canterbury is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Canterbury—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Mount John, south summit loop from Lake Tekapo

12.2km

01:35

350m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Point Kean Viewpoint – In the Flightpath loop from Kaikōura

13.4km

01:30

150m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The life of a kiwi café! – Sign of the Kiwi Cafe loop from Cracroft

9.66km

01:10

250m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Point Kean Viewpoint – In the Flightpath loop from South Bay

9.61km

01:07

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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129

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5. Point Kean Viewpoint – Armers Beach loop from Kaikōura

10.7km

01:07

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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115

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6. Mount Vernon track (shared) – Crater Rim Walkway viewpoint loop from Cracroft

16.2km

01:53

400m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Fungi Farm loop from Avonside

9.76km

01:02

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Driftwood Beach loop from Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake

8.33km

01:04

260m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. SW Knights Drain Ponds – Cockayne Reserve loop from Avonside

20.1km

02:08

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Driftwood Beach – View of Sumner loop from Scarborough

23.2km

02:56

650m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails in Canterbury

1. Mount John, south summit loop from Lake Tekapo

2. Point Kean Viewpoint – In the Flightpath loop from Kaikōura

3. The life of a kiwi café! – Sign of the Kiwi Cafe loop from Cracroft

4. Point Kean Viewpoint – In the Flightpath loop from South Bay

5. Point Kean Viewpoint – Armers Beach loop from Kaikōura

6. Mount Vernon track (shared) – Crater Rim Walkway viewpoint loop from Cracroft

7. Fungi Farm loop from Avonside

8. Driftwood Beach loop from Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake

9. SW Knights Drain Ponds – Cockayne Reserve loop from Avonside

10. Driftwood Beach – View of Sumner loop from Scarborough

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