The best running trails in the West Coast (New Zealand)
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Last updated: November 7, 2025
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1. Lookout – Punakaiki Cavern loop from Blackball
11.3km
01:27
310m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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50
runners
2. View of Franz Josef Glacier loop from Franz Josef
10.7km
01:52
470m
470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
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47
runners
3. Glacier Viewpoint loop from Fox Glacier
4.97km
00:33
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
37
runners
4. Lake Matheson loop from Fox Glacier
11.2km
01:10
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
30
runners
5. Louisa Peak – Alex Knob loop from Franz Josef
18.7km
02:57
1,120m
1,120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
27
runners
6. Lake Wombat – Louisa Peak loop from Franz Josef
22.0km
03:19
1,150m
1,150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
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7. Tatare Tunnels loop from Franz Josef
5.01km
00:40
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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19
runners
8. Erua Moana – Kararo Beach loop from Greymouth
13.6km
01:31
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
runners
9. Grey River Mouth loop from Wharemoa
9.89km
01:08
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
runners
10. Running loop from Seaview
7.10km
00:45
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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