ESCAPE THE CITY.
EXPLORE THE TRAILS.
Run or hike a stunning trail marathon or 25km.
Experience Edinburgh, Manchester or Bristol-to-Bath.
Oxford and Sheffield launching for 2027!
A CITY BREAK
AND COUNTRYSIDE ESCAPE
Experience a new kind of trail event.
Run or hike/walk a marathon or 25km on traffic-free routes out into stunning countryside for a unique and fully supported trail experience.
Enjoy the rare opportunity to take part in a trail event that takes place on a Saturday, and offers city convenience!
The events
These cities have been chosen because they offer beautiful trail running and hiking in surrounding countryside.
They are all amazing destinations for a city break and trail marathon or 25km challenge!
MANCHESTER
Marathon / 25km
Saturday 27 June 2026
Run or hike/walk a fully supported, stunning trail marathon or 25km that starts close to the centre of Manchester.
Journey into the beautiful western edge of the stunning Peak District National Park before returning to the city.
ENTRIES CLOSE 15 JUNE
EDINBURGH
Marathon / 25km
Saturday 12th September 2026
Run or hike/walk a stunning trail marathon or 25km that starts from from Saughton Park, close to Edinburgh's city centre.
Follow a traffic-free route along tranquil green corridors out of the city and head up into the hills.
ENTRIES ARE FILLING FAST
BRISTOL TO BATH
Marathon / 25km
Saturday 26 September 2026
Run or hike/walk a truly beautiful trail marathon or 25km that starts from Bristol & Bath Science Park.
Run through the Cotswolds finishing in the iconic city of Bath at the Bandstand in Royal Victoria Park.
ENTRIES CLOSE 6 JULY
OXFORD
COMING IN JUNE 2027
We are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of TRAIL ESCAPE : OXFORD
Register your interest for the date reveal, routes AND first chance to book limited Super Early Bird places before they open publicly.
The routes will offer stunning views to the city PLUS a finish in the heart of historic and beautiful Oxford! Perfect for a trail weekend break.
SHEFFIELD
COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2027
Run or hike/walk a fully supported, stunning trail marathon or 25km that starts close to the centre of Sheffield.
Journey into beautiful landscapes before returning to the finish in the city.
Register your interest for the date reveal, routes AND first chance to book limited Super Early Bird places before they open publicly.
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