The best running trails in Sri Lanka
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1,337
runners
101
runs
Last updated: October 16, 2025
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115
runners
1. View of the Mountains loop from Ella Railway Station
10.2km
01:31
400m
400m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
101
runners
2. Kandy Lake loop from Deiyannewela
6.92km
00:46
160m
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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74
runners
3. Little Adam's Peak loop from Ella
7.05km
00:50
180m
180m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
72
runners
4. Kandy Lake – Ehelepola Walawwa loop from Bogambara
10.5km
01:08
170m
170m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
57
runners
5. Thorana loop from Nallathanniya
9.76km
02:12
840m
840m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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36
runners
6. View of Lion Rock loop from Kimbissa
8.29km
00:52
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
35
runners
7. Chimney Pool – World's End (Plate 1) loop from Ohiya State
8.52km
01:05
190m
190m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
34
runners
8. Coastal Bridge loop from Marakolliya
8.22km
00:56
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
31
runners
9. Bentara River Sanctuary loop from Aluthgama
5.41km
00:35
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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25
runners
10. Sun Loungers (no space) Beach loop from Dikwella
6.96km
00:44
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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