The best running trails in the Richmond Range
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1,407
runners
117
runs
Last updated: October 26, 2025
4.0
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75
runners
1. Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Grove Station
12.2km
01:19
210m
210m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(3)
63
runners
2. Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Nelson East
11.8km
01:21
240m
240m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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68
runners
3. Taurapa Sculpture loop from Grove Station
9.89km
01:02
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
53
runners
4. View of the Marlborough Sounds loop from Waikawa
10.6km
01:19
280m
280m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
35
runners
5. Railway Pathway – Taurapa Sculpture loop from Grove Station
13.8km
01:26
120m
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
35
runners
6. Centre of New Zealand loop from Brooklands
5.84km
00:41
170m
170m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
33
runners
7. Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Toi Toi
9.99km
01:04
110m
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
(1)
32
runners
8. Taurapa Sculpture loop from Tui Station
15.6km
01:37
90m
90m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
25
runners
9. Taurapa Sculpture loop from Nelson East
7.00km
00:44
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
27
runners
10. Taurapa Sculpture – Maitai River Valley loop from Grove Station
44.1km
05:24
1,220m
1,220m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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