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Running Trails in China

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Running in China 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 China—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Intermediate
00:55
5.13 mi
Expert
03:19
20.0 mi
Expert
03:24
17.3 mi
Intermediate
01:32
9.15 mi
Expert
01:37
8.11 mi
Intermediate
01:16
7.58 mi
Expert
02:07
11.9 mi
Expert
02:02
12.1 mi
Intermediate
01:26
8.68 mi
Expert
01:37
8.09 mi
Expert
06:59
36.6 mi
Intermediate
01:14
7.39 mi
Intermediate
00:43
4.29 mi
Expert
02:28
12.4 mi
Intermediate
00:36
3.59 mi
Intermediate
01:17
7.63 mi
Expert
02:06
11.9 mi
Intermediate
01:29
8.88 mi
Intermediate
01:17
7.26 mi
Expert
02:52
17.3 mi

The 20 best runs in China

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    00:55
    5.13 mi
    5.6 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (4)

    388

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  2. 2
    03:19
    20.0 mi
    6.0 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Expert

    212

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  4. 3
    03:24
    17.3 mi
    5.1 mph
    3,250 ft
    3,250 ft
    Expert

    3.0

    (1)

    192

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  5. 4
    01:32
    9.15 mi
    6.0 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Intermediate

    189

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  6. 5
    01:37
    8.11 mi
    5.0 mph
    1,725 ft
    1,775 ft
    Expert

    3.0

    (1)

    183

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  7. 6
    01:16
    7.58 mi
    6.0 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    185

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  8. 7
    02:07
    11.9 mi
    5.6 mph
    1,350 ft
    1,350 ft
    Expert

    183

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  9. 8
    02:02
    12.1 mi
    6.0 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Expert

    171

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  10. 9
    01:26
    8.68 mi
    6.0 mph
    175 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate

    4.9

    (22)

    159

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  11. 10
    01:37
    8.09 mi
    5.0 mph
    1,200 ft
    1,200 ft
    Expert

    160

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  12. 11
    06:59
    36.6 mi
    5.2 mph
    5,625 ft
    5,650 ft
    Expert

    146

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  13. 12
    01:14
    7.39 mi
    6.0 mph
    275 ft
    275 ft
    Intermediate

    152

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  14. 13
    00:43
    4.29 mi
    6.0 mph
    100 ft
    100 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (4)

    144

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  15. 14
    02:28
    12.4 mi
    5.0 mph
    2,650 ft
    2,675 ft
    Expert

    141

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  16. 15
    00:36
    3.59 mi
    6.0 mph
    50 ft
    50 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (4)

    134

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  17. 16
    01:17
    7.63 mi
    6.0 mph
    275 ft
    275 ft
    Intermediate

    126

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  18. 17
    02:06
    11.9 mi
    5.6 mph
    1,300 ft
    1,300 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (4)

    111

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  19. 18
    01:29
    8.88 mi
    6.0 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Intermediate

    109

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  20. 19
    01:17
    7.26 mi
    5.6 mph
    75 ft
    75 ft
    Intermediate

    98

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  21. 20
    02:52
    17.3 mi
    6.0 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Expert

    98

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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November 24, 2023

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