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Waikato

The best running trails in Waikato

345runs

4.8

(24)

5,954 people ran here

Running in Waikato 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 Waikato—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.

Taupō parkrun – Lake Taupo Lakefront View loop from Taupō
Intermediate

01:02

9.90km

Intermediate

00:57

9.06km

Intermediate

00:41

6.55km

Intermediate

00:53

8.45km

Intermediate

00:46

7.45km

Intermediate

00:49

7.65km

Intermediate

00:55

7.82km

Intermediate

01:30

12.6km

Intermediate

01:04

10.3km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    1

    01:02

    9.90km

    6:13/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    349

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

    00:57

    9.06km

    6:19/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    235

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

    00:41

    6.55km

    6:15/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    190

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

    00:53

    8.45km

    6:16/km

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate

    178

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. 5

    00:46

    7.45km

    6:14/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    154

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. 6

    00:49

    7.65km

    6:24/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    133

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

    00:55

    7.82km

    7:00/km

    220m

    220m

    Intermediate

    72

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. 8

    01:30

    12.6km

    7:08/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    70

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. 9

    01:04

    10.3km

    6:11/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    65

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

00:52

8.38km

6:13/km

40m

50m

Intermediate

63

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

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