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Runner’s Bucket List: 6 of the Best Long Distance Runs in Australia

Ramp up your runs with the best views the nation has to offer - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 25 Mar 2019
Runner’s Bucket List: 6 of the Best Long Distance Runs in Australia

There’s arguably no better ways to discover Australia’s picturesque landscape than by foot.  It’s your chance to crank up the tunes and unleash on the open road, outside the gym walls, and in Australia, we're spoilt for choice when it comes to picturesque tracks and trails. We asked some of our best running mates for their favourite long runs in Australia, so grab your runners and take some tips from the pros it’s time to discover some of Australia’s most magnificent sites.

1\ Surf Coast Century, Victoria

Distance: 100km

Difficulty: Hard

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For Under Armour ambassador and ultra marathon runner Hannah Leonard “my favourite race run outside of NSW would have to be the Surf Coast Century 100km.” The run passes towering sea cliffs, travels across remote beaches and on a twisting single track where no two footsteps are the same.

2\ Rose Bay to Maroubra, New South Wales

Distance: 45km (round-trip)

Difficulty: Moderate

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The run from Rose Bay to Maroubra and back (which is about 45km) is one of Under Armour ambassador, Ben Seymour’s regular routes. The iconic run along Sydney’s coastline includes the infamous Bondi to Bronte run but make sure you head off early to miss the crowds and better yet catch the sunrise.

3\ Royal National Park, New South Wales

Distance: 30km

Difficulty: Moderate to Hard

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A cheeky 15km recovery run before breakfast with my amazing pacer @jacqmooney this morning. Keeping me honest and inspired! ... #RoadtoGSER #softsand #southcoastnsw #callalabay #callalabeach #myola #RunYourWorld #nofilter

A run that Women’s Health Editor, Jacqui Mooney believes that everyone should add to their bucket list is just south of Sydney. “I absolutely love the coastal track from Bundeena south through the Royal National Park to Otford.” Follow the track 30km along the rugged coastline and take in the views! You’ll pass some of New South Wales most famous natural landmarks like Wedding Cake Rock and the Figure 8 Pools.

4\ Brisbane River Loop, Queensland

Distance: 38.2km

Difficulty: Moderate

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Men’s Health Digital Content Manager, Lauren Williamson, adds “there’s no better way to end the weekend than with the river loop.” This urban city route is a must-add to any runner’s bucket list, the relatively flat route snakes its way past not one but seven of Brisbane’s cross-river bridges.

5\ Sydney Half Marathon, New South Wales

Distance: 21.2km

Difficulty: Moderate

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“One of my favourite runs is the Sydney Half Marathon” adds Men’s Health Fitness Director, Todd Liubinskas, “it’s Australia’s biggest half-marathon and one of the most beautiful runs. You run across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, through the CBD, and ends at the Opera House.”

6\ Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

Distance: 80km (round-trip)

Difficulty: Hard

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The duckboard leads out across the button grass plains of Pine Forest Moor toward Mount Pelion West and the tallest mountain in Tasmania, Mount Ossa. When your day of hiking begins like this you know you're in for a treat. Tasmania's grand scenery awaits.⁣ ⁣ #taswalkingco #cradlehuts⁣ ⁣ ──────────────────────────⁣ #tasmania #seeaustralia #discovertasmania #australia #ig_australia #tassiestyle #theoverlandtrack #focusaustralia #australiawalks #cradlecoasttasmania #tasmaniaparks #greatwalks #hiking #greatwalksofaustralia #explore #cradlecoast #bayoffires #exploreaustralia #nature #cradlemountain #tasmaniagram #overlandtrack

The Cradle Mountain track in Tasmania is a must-do on Men’s Health Editor, Scott Henderson’s bucket list. The 80km loop will set your legs on fire but ignite your motivation with the hilly terrain taking you above the treetops to 1000m altitude.

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Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes the MH brand. When she isn't reading up on the latest health studies or stalking the fittest celebs on Insta, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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