The best running trails in the Two Thumb Range

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Running in the Two Thumb 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 Two Thumb 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.

Mount John, south summit loop from Lake Tekapo	Expert 01:35 12.2km
Cowans Hill loop from Station Bay	Intermediate 01:03 9.46km
Running loop from Lake Tekapo	Intermediate 01:07 9.68km
Mount John, south summit loop from Station Bay	Intermediate 00:50 5.33km
Running loop from Tinwald	Easy 00:37 4.87km
Cowans Hill loop from Lake Tekapo	Intermediate 01:11 10.4km
Tekapo Canal loop from Lake Tekapo	Intermediate 01:08 10.8km

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Mount John, south summit loop from Lake Tekapo
01:35
12.2km
7:50/km
350m
350m
Expert
5.0
(2)
299
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Cowans Hill loop from Station Bay
01:03
9.46km
6:40/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
11
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Running loop from Lake Tekapo
01:07
9.68km
6:58/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
9
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Mount John, south summit loop from Station Bay
00:50
5.33km
9:20/km
290m
290m
Intermediate
13
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Running loop from Tinwald
00:37
4.87km
7:38/km
90m
90m
Easy
5
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Cowans Hill loop from Lake Tekapo
01:11
10.4km
6:52/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Tekapo Canal loop from Lake Tekapo
01:08
10.8km
6:21/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
3.0
(2)
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.