Trail running

Trail running

Escape the everyday and head into the great outdoors for a running adventure! This collection of trail running guides and featured events has everything you need to get inspired for an off-road excursion.

Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon
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Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon

Explore the pristine environment of Kielder Forest on hard-packed trails in this weekend-long festival of running and cycling! The marathon encompasses one full lap of Kielder Water, the biggest man-made lake in Northern Europe.

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What to wear for trail running
Kit list

What to wear for trail running

You don't need much to get started running off-road but if you want to explore further afield, make sure your kit can keep pace with you with this essential kit list.

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Featured content and events

Discover new events, original featured content and much more in the world of running off-road!

Race to the Stones | 100K non-stop
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Race to the Stones | 100K non-stop

One of the most popular ultra challenges in the UK, this off-road 100K run is an immense and immensely rewarding undertaking!

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The best places in the UK for trail running
  • 5 mins read
  • 6 Oct 2022
Tour guide

The best places in the UK for trail running

We're spoilt for choice when it comes to off-road routes in the UK but if you're looking for some inspiration, this is where you'll find it!

The beginner's guide to trail running
  • 10 mins read
  • 4 Oct 2022
First steps

The beginner's guide to trail running

Off-road running is on the march, with new races being announced and more people keen to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. This is everything you need to know to get involved.

What is the best half marathon near me?
  • 10 mins read
  • 10 Nov 2022
Best events

What is the best half marathon near me?

Looking for a half marathon in 2023? This is your guide to the best half marathons in the UK, organised into regions so you can find a race near you!

Harry Hawkes Summer Raceday
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Harry Hawkes Summer Raceday

This classic eight-mile race follows the original route from 1984 through woodland and along riverside paths in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

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Find your tribe

Running clubs

Discover running clubs around the UK right here, including fell and trail running groups like the Penicuik Harriers in Midlothian and Stonehenge Striders in Wiltshire!

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Trail running guides

Need some inspiration to get out there? We've got you covered.

The best trail runs this summer
  • 10 mins read
  • 30 May 2023

The best trail runs this summer

Head off-road and into a world of epic trail running this summer, exploring the mountains, forests and coastlines of the UK.

10 best ultra marathons in the UK
  • 8 mins read
  • 10 May 2023

10 best ultra marathons in the UK

Take on an epic endurance challenge with one of the most popular ultra runs in the UK, from traditional fell runs to the UTMB World Series!

10 best autumn marathons in 2023
  • 5 mins read
  • 13 Apr 2023

10 best autumn marathons in 2023

Looking for a fresh challenge this year? Sign up to an end-of-season marathon to focus your training through the summer and finish 2023 on a high!

What is the best half marathon near me?
  • 10 mins read
  • 10 Nov 2022
Best events

What is the best half marathon near me?

Looking for a half marathon in 2023? This is your guide to the best half marathons in the UK, organised into regions so you can find a race near you!

10K tips for beginner runners
  • 10 mins read
  • 25 Oct 2022
First steps

10K tips for beginner runners

This popular distance is great for both racing and exploring local trails, but where do you get started? Well, right here.

5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon
  • 3 mins read
  • 20 Oct 2022
Best events

5 reasons to run the Virtual TCS London Marathon

Whether or not you entered the ballot for the TCS London Marathon, the virtual edition is a fantastic event with plenty to offer. Here's what we learned from running in 2022!

What to wear for trail running
  • 5 mins read
  • 6 Oct 2022
Kit list

What to wear for trail running

Adventure, exploration and freedom are at the heart of what makes trail running so addictive - to make sure you're getting the most from your experience, get kitted up and be trail-ready.

The best places in the UK for trail running
  • 5 mins read
  • 6 Oct 2022
Tour guide

The best places in the UK for trail running

We're spoilt for choice when it comes to off-road routes in the UK but if you're looking for some inspiration, this is where you'll find it!

Everything you need to know about trail running shoes
  • 5 mins read
  • 6 Oct 2022
Kit list

Everything you need to know about trail running shoes

Lugs, rock plates and cushioned midsoles - what are they and why do you need them?

The beginner's guide to trail running
  • 10 mins read
  • 4 Oct 2022
First steps

The beginner's guide to trail running

Off-road running is on the march, with new races being announced and more people keen to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. This is everything you need to know to get involved.