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Nelson

Routes
Running Trails
New Zealand

Nelson

The best running trails in Nelson

98runs

4.3

(16)

1,164 people ran here

Running in Nelson 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 Nelson—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.

Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Grove Station
Intermediate

01:19

12.2km

Taurapa Sculpture loop from Grove Station
Intermediate

01:02

9.89km

Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Nelson East
Intermediate

01:21

11.8km

Te Punawai Pā loop from Tāhunanui
Intermediate

00:52

8.21km

Railway Pathway loop from Annesbrook
Intermediate

01:14

11.8km

Centre of New Zealand loop from Brooklands
Intermediate

00:41

5.84km

Taurapa Sculpture – Railway Pathway loop from Grove Station
Intermediate

01:27

13.8km

Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Toi Toi
Intermediate

01:04

9.99km

Taurapa Sculpture loop from Nelson East
Intermediate

00:46

7.31km

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    1

    Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Grove Station

    01:19

    12.2km

    6:29/km

    210m

    210m

    Intermediate

    4.0

    (1)

    75

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Taurapa Sculpture loop from Grove Station

    01:02

    9.89km

    6:17/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    68

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

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Nelson East

    01:21

    11.8km

    6:53/km

    240m

    240m

    Intermediate

    4.7

    (3)

    55

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Te Punawai Pā loop from Tāhunanui

    00:52

    8.21km

    6:18/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    3.5

    (2)

    50

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Railway Pathway loop from Annesbrook

    01:14

    11.8km

    6:17/km

    110m

    120m

    Intermediate

    32

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Centre of New Zealand loop from Brooklands

    00:41

    5.84km

    7:02/km

    170m

    170m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    35

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Taurapa Sculpture – Railway Pathway loop from Grove Station

    01:27

    13.8km

    6:16/km

    120m

    120m

    Intermediate

    31

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Maitai River Valley – Maitai River Valley loop from Toi Toi

    01:04

    9.99km

    6:22/km

    110m

    110m

    Intermediate

    33

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Taurapa Sculpture loop from Nelson East

    00:46

    7.31km

    6:14/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    4.3

    (3)

    26

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
10
10

Taurapa Sculpture loop from Tui Station

01:37

15.6km

6:14/km

90m

90m

Expert

3.0

(1)

32

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

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