The best running trails in the Richardson Mountains

19runs

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Running in the Richardson Mountains 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 Richardson Mountains—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.

Queenstown Parkrun loop from Sunshine Bay	Intermediate 00:48 7.50km
Running loop from Sunshine Bay	Intermediate 00:46 6.11km
Running loop from Glenorchy	Easy 00:33 4.97km
Frankton Walkway – Frankton Marina loop from Arthurs Point	Expert 03:07 27.4km
Queenstown Parkrun loop from Arthurs Point	Expert 02:11 19.0km
Lake Rere loop from Glenorchy	Intermediate 01:53 14.6km
Lake McKellar – Steele Creek Lodge loop from Glenorchy	Expert 07:41 59.4km

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Queenstown Parkrun loop from Sunshine Bay
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.
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2
Running loop from Sunshine Bay
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.

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Running loop from Glenorchy
00:33
4.97km
6:40/km
10m
10m
Easy
47
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Frankton Walkway – Frankton Marina loop from Arthurs Point
03:07
27.4km
6:50/km
300m
300m
Expert
26
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Queenstown Parkrun loop from Arthurs Point
02:11
19.0km
6:51/km
370m
370m
Expert
15
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Lake Rere loop from Glenorchy
01:53
14.6km
7:44/km
290m
290m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Lake McKellar – Steele Creek Lodge loop from Glenorchy
07:41
59.4km
7:46/km
1,180m
1,180m
Expert
5
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.