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Lake Wakatipu

The best running trails around Lake Wakatipu

48runs

4.8

(10)

2,006 people ran here

Running around Lake Wakatipu 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 around Lake Wakatipu—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.

Running loop from Remarkables Park
Intermediate

00:46

7.31km

Intermediate

01:03

8.70km

Intermediate

00:36

4.66km

Easy

00:33

4.97km

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  1. 1
    1

    00:46

    7.31km

    6:17/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    23

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

    01:03

    8.70km

    7:15/km

    200m

    200m

    Intermediate

    22

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

    00:36

    4.66km

    7:48/km

    180m

    180m

    Intermediate

    13

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

    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.
5

04:00

26.4km

9:06/km

1,270m

1,270m

Expert

39

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

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September 6, 2025

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