What we do
Clubs built on coaching, community, and adventure.
Every TRAIL RUNNERS club blends expert guidance with a supportive social atmosphere. We’re here to make trail running accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable — no matter your starting point.
Our weekly sessions
Each club runs at least four weekly sessions, carefully designed to balance enjoyment, progression, and recovery:
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Beginner Trail Nights – gentle 5 km introductions to off-road running.
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Technique & Conditioning Sessions – focus on uphill, downhill, form and stability.
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Social Runs – steady-paced adventures from 5 km to 30 km.
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Adventure Weekends – explore new routes and landscapes together.​
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Train smart, run free — and learn to move naturally on every type of terrain.
Training Camps
Epic 3 and 4 day adventures aimed to upskill your running and learn new skills.
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Also great for providing extra training volume when approaching big events and a fantastic way to explore new regions and areas under the guidance and supervision of our Mountain Leader teams.
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This video shows some highlights from a training camp in the Brecon Beacons:
- Uphill and downhill running technique, including the use of running poles.
- Navigation and mountain safety theory and practice.
Social & Community Engagement
At many times throughout the year you can find our clubs organising, supporting, and collaborating on important social impact events.
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Featured here is our Sustainability in Trail Running evening held in collaboration with the Green Runners, Damian Hall, Allie Bailey, Flora Beverly, and Project Saltrun.
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TRAIL RUNNERS founder, Ash Tuck, was on hand to offer solutions in lessening our environmental impact while championing community in trail running. And we opened up the conversation to race organisers doing their bit, travelling for events, and the impact that some headline sponsors have on our sport.
A Social Club
With much running, comes much socialising. Beyond our structured routines, our clubs serve as a vibrant social hubs where members forge lasting friendships.
It's commonplace to see groups attending pub quizzes, heading out on weekends away, going for dinner, and even forming romantic connections. All of this is orchestrated through our club chat via Slack.
It's heartwarming to see connections blossom, with some even leading to beautiful weddings celebrated by our TRAIL RUNNERS.
Join us and experience the camaraderie that makes our clubs truly special!
Coaching
Benefit from our Coach's specialist knowledge and experience.
Bespoke one-to-one coaching. Build your toolbox of training and racing skills with training plans, training and racing nutrition assistance, mentoring and guidance from our Club's qualified and experienced coaches.
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Coaching is appropriate for all levels of experience, types, and distances of running.
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All coaches are qualified to CiRF and UESCA standards as a minimum.
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Our approach is truly individual - no off-the-shelf plans found here!
Complimentary Services
Our Clubs partner with local businesses to provide complimentary services for trail runners. These usually come with discounts and perks.
Partners that are commonly associated with our clubs include:
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Physiotherapists
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Sports Massage Therapists
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Performance Nutritionists
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Dieticians
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Equipment and kit retailers
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Sports nutrition companies
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Race organisers
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S&C specialists/Pilates/Personal Training, etc
National Partnerships
Trail Runners is proud to work alongside forward-thinking national partners like England Athletics, TENZING, and Getahead, combining expertise, innovation, and community strength to redefine what modern trail running can be. Together, we bring members cutting-edge coaching insights, natural energy solutions, and powerful mindset tools that help runners thrive both on and off the trails. These partnerships ensure our approach is always evolving — rooted in evidence-based practice, enriched by performance specialists, and fuelled by wellbeing experts — so every runner benefits from a holistic, progressive, and future-focused trail running experience.
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