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Otago

The best running trails in Otago

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(36)

4,699 people ran here

Running in Otago 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 Otago—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.

Frankton Walkway – Queenstown Parkrun loop from Goldfield Heights
Intermediate

00:58

8.50km

Intermediate

00:56

8.77km

Intermediate

00:53

8.19km

Expert

02:39

14.9km

Easy

00:31

4.65km

Intermediate

00:48

7.50km

Expert

01:11

8.04km

Expert

01:20

9.51km

Intermediate

00:46

6.11km

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    00:58

    8.50km

    6:51/km

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    376

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. 2

    00:56

    8.77km

    6:25/km

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    236

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  4. 3

    00:53

    8.19km

    6:26/km

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    229

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. 4

    02:39

    14.9km

    10:43/km

    1,170m

    1,170m

    Expert

    3.0

    (1)

    204

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. 5

    00:31

    4.65km

    6:34/km

    30m

    30m

    Easy

    135

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. 6

    00:48

    7.50km

    6:21/km

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate

    4.0

    (1)

    110

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. 7

    01:11

    8.04km

    8:52/km

    350m

    350m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    100

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. 8

    01:20

    9.51km

    8:26/km

    510m

    510m

    Expert

    93

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. 9

    00:46

    6.11km

    7:35/km

    110m

    110m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    90

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10

07:27

50.9km

8:47/km

1,910m

1,910m

Expert

85

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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