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.
Expert 01:35 12.2km | |
Intermediate 01:30 13.4km | |
Intermediate 01:10 9.66km | |
Intermediate 01:07 10.7km | |
Expert 01:53 16.2km | |
Intermediate 01:12 11.3km | |
Intermediate 01:04 8.33km | |
Expert 02:56 23.2km | |
Expert 02:07 20.1km |
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01:35
12.2km
7:50/km
350m
350m
Expert5.0
(2)
299
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 2
01:30
13.4km
6:45/km
150m
150m
Intermediate5.0
(4)
217
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 
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01:10
9.66km
7:14/km
250m
250m
Intermediate187
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 4
01:07
10.7km
6:17/km
70m
70m
Intermediate129
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 5
01:53
16.2km
6:58/km
400m
400m
Expert115
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 6
01:12
11.3km
6:21/km
20m
20m
Intermediate5.0
(1)
111
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 7
01:04
8.33km
7:43/km
260m
260m
Intermediate96
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 8
02:56
23.2km
7:35/km
650m
650m
Expert88
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. - 9
02:07
20.1km
6:18/km
20m
20m
Expert5.0
(1)
89
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
02:50
24.2km
7:01/km
560m
560m
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