Running routes
Riv 5 Hobart
The Riv5 is a 5km run, ride or walk along the Hobart Rivulet Track. The track is named after the Hobart Rivulet, which descends from the foothills of Mount Wellington/kunanyi. Platypuses, which live in burrows along the rivlet's banks, are a common sighting in summer....
The Pipeline Track, Hobart
Arguably the greatest running trail in Hobart, most people start the Pipeline track directly across from the Fern Tree Tavern. Location: Fern Tree Access: Follow Davey St towards the mountain, along Huon Rd – going past the Mt Wellington turn off...
Pilchers Hill Reserve (Hobart)
Pilchers Hill Reserve in Geilston Bay comprises of 165 hectares of bushland located in the Middle Meehan Range. It contains grassy forest and woodland and is home to lots of local wildlife!
Launceston
We're grateful to Tim Gunton from the Launceston Running Buddies for the following running routes in and around Launceston. Check them out on facebook (HERE) and join them for a run if you're in the area. Northern Suburbs From Royal Park, thru the Seaport along the...
Maxs Infinity Loop, Hobart
Location: Queens Domain, Hobart Access: Upper Domain Road Parking: Available at Legacy Park Facilities: Toilets at Legacy Park Distance: 2km loop Terrain: Bitumen/soft bark Slope: Gradual Map:...
Risdon Brook Dam, Hobart
Location: Eastern Shore, Hobart Access: Risdon Brook Dam is approximately 12kms (15 minutes drive) from Hobart. You access it by heading across the Tasman Bridge and turning left towards Lindisfarne. After leaving the bridge head north on the...
Sandy Bay Road, Hobart
Sandy Bay Road Location: Hobart Access: Plenty of options. Parking: Actual car parks Marieville Esplanade, Long Point Rd, Long Beach bbq area, and further along at Hinsby Beach Taroona) Facilities: Marieville Esplanade, Nelson Rd...
Hobart Bike Track
Also called the Intercity Cycleway; for most runners, the ‘bike track’ starts at the Hobart Cenotaph located on Queens Domain