The Hut Run, Rangitahi Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

5Km loop around the Rangitahi Peninsula, and a group run Sundays 8am

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Last Updated: 24th Aug 2026

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Grunt Factor: 5 ?

Gnarl Factor: 10 ?

5.1km

Length of run

130m

Total Ascent

130m

Total Descent

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Loop

Undulating, small hills only

Dog Friendly

Beach

Coastal

Run Makeup

30%

10%

60%

Sealed Road

Gravel / Boardwalk

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +4.90%

Average Downhill Gradient: -5.00%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:00

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0:30

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Guide

The trail is marked with small blue triangles currently (they're planning permanent signs soon).

Start at The Hut coffee shop on Rangitahi Road, run down the road and over the bridge, then cross the road and start to run back up the other side.

Soon after you've re-crossed the bridge, join the trail on your right and follow the grass around the back of the houses. Continue along this trail around one side of the peninsula, then up the stairs and back to the road.

Go up the road to the marked turnaround, then back down on the other side of the road until you join another trail.

Follow this trail around the other side of the peninsula until it pops back out at The Hut where you started.

Toilet at The Hut, public toilets by the museum in town (2Km down the road).

Transport and parking:

On street parking around the coffee shop where the loop starts/finishes - The Hut, 29 Rangitahi Road, Raglan Or take the 23 Raglan bus and get off at 43 Wainui Rd (Optotoru Rd corner) and walk up from there.

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Navigation Tips:

Track is marked with blue triangles, permanent signage is in planning.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Windproof jacket, Cellphone

Availability of Water:

There's a drinking fountain by the playground at Raglan Domain, not far from the trail. Otherwise coffee available at The Hut.

Seasonality Issues:

A small amount of mud after rain in winter.

The Hut
Rangitahi Peninsula, Raglan
https://the-hut-rangitahi.localoria.com/
decent coffee and delicious scones

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The Hut Run, Rangitahi Raglan

5Km loop around the Rangitahi Peninsula, and a group run Sundays 8am