The best running trails in the Seaward Kaikoura Range

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Running in the Seaward Kaikoura Range 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 the Seaward Kaikoura Range—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.

Point Kean Viewpoint – In the Flightpath loop from Kaikōura	Intermediate 01:30 13.4km
Point Kean Viewpoint – Armers Beach loop from Kaikōura	Intermediate 01:07 10.7km
Hanmer Forest loop from Hanmer Springs	Intermediate 01:25 11.7km
Squirrel Lake loop from Hanmer Springs	Intermediate 00:44 5.71km
Nurserymans Cottage loop from Hanmer Springs	Expert 02:28 20.8km
Running loop from Hanmer Springs	Intermediate 00:32 5.01km
Conical Hill loop from Hanmer Springs	Intermediate 01:15 10.3km
Fyffe Cove – Ngā Niho Pā loop from Kaikōura	Intermediate 01:00 9.13km
Kaikoura Lookout loop from Kaikōura	Intermediate 00:47 7.14km

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Point Kean Viewpoint – In the Flightpath loop from Kaikōura
01:30
13.4km
6:45/km
150m
150m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
217
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Point Kean Viewpoint – Armers Beach loop from Kaikōura
01:07
10.7km
6:17/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
129
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hanmer Forest loop from Hanmer Springs
01:25
11.7km
7:13/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
22
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Squirrel Lake loop from Hanmer Springs
00:44
5.71km
7:38/km
160m
160m
Intermediate
17
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Nurserymans Cottage loop from Hanmer Springs
02:28
20.8km
7:07/km
250m
250m
Expert
19
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Running loop from Hanmer Springs
00:32
5.01km
6:28/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
13
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Conical Hill loop from Hanmer Springs
01:15
10.3km
7:16/km
250m
250m
Intermediate
11
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Fyffe Cove – Ngā Niho Pā loop from Kaikōura
01:00
9.13km
6:34/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Kaikoura Lookout loop from Kaikōura
00:47
7.14km
6:38/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.