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The best running trails in Waikato

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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.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

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1. Taupō parkrun – Lake Taupo Lakefront View loop from Taupō

9.90km

01:02

50m

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

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2. Lake Taupo Lakefront View – Taupō parkrun loop from Hilltop

9.06km

00:57

80m

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

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3. Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake loop from Hamilton Lake

6.55km

00:41

50m

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

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4. Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake loop from Hamilton Central

8.45km

00:53

70m

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

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5. Lake Taupo Lakefront View – Taupō parkrun loop from Taupō

7.45km

00:46

50m

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

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6. Taupō parkrun loop from Wharewaka

6.37km

00:40

40m

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

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7. Mares Leg Cove loop from Hahei

7.82km

00:55

220m

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

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8. Major Jones Pool – Breakfast Pool loop from Tūrangi

12.6km

01:30

50m

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

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9. Ohuka Beach loop from Whitianga Waterways

10.3km

01:04

30m

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

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10. Tauhara loop from Gradwell

6.32km

01:22

490m

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

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The best running trails in Waikato

1. Taupō parkrun – Lake Taupo Lakefront View loop from Taupō

2. Lake Taupo Lakefront View – Taupō parkrun loop from Hilltop

3. Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake loop from Hamilton Lake

4. Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton Lake loop from Hamilton Central

5. Lake Taupo Lakefront View – Taupō parkrun loop from Taupō

6. Taupō parkrun loop from Wharewaka

7. Mares Leg Cove loop from Hahei

8. Major Jones Pool – Breakfast Pool loop from Tūrangi

9. Ohuka Beach loop from Whitianga Waterways

10. Tauhara loop from Gradwell

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