Last Updated: 12th May 2026
Last Updated: 12th May 2026
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 9 ?
5.1km
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Riverside
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +0.00%
Average Downhill Gradient: -0.00%
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30:00
Slow
23:00
Moderate
18
Fast
Set on a beautifully scenic trail, the parkrun course starts under the new motorway bridge and follows the Ōtaki river towards the stunning Tararuas, completes a double anticlockwise loop around the beautiful Chrystalls lagoon, before heading back to the Ōtaki motorway bridge.
(This trail is similar to the Chrystalls Bend Walkway so you may need to use the Wild Things FKT checker to match the correct trail.)
There are no toilets near the parkrun course, but there are public toilets near the Ōtaki shops, a 5 minute drive from the course.
Parking available across the other side of the Main Road
2 km
6 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Easy Out and back, marshalled during the parkrun event
Perfect throughout.
Lightweight fleece top, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear
None
Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain.
None
Riverstone Cafe
170 Main Highway, Ōtaki
Recommended by Parkrun Otaki River
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Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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