RUN THE AMALFI COAST
BRAND NEW DATES:
31 MAY - 04 JUNE 2025
04 - 08 JUNE 2025
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06 - 10 SEPTEMBER 2025
18 - 22 OCTOBER 2025
PRICE PER PERSON:
£1295
BOOK WITH JUST 10% DEPOSIT + PAY OFF IN INSTALLMENTS
SINGLE ROOM UPGRADE: £250 PER PERSON
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EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Join us on an exhilarating trail running adventure as we journey from one end of the Amalfi coast to the other.
Imagine winding paths that hug the rugged coastline, panoramic views of the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea at every turn, and charming little towns perched on cliffs.
On arrival into Naples we’ll head straight across to picture perfect Sorrento where we start our journey, from here we pick up a trail that flows east, we’ll pass through the most iconic towns of the Amalfi Coast, run the famous ‘Path of the Gods’, relax on beaches and celebrate each day with local Italian cuisine which caps off the trip in style.
This fully-guided adventure takes in a distance of 55km which is split over three days.
INCLUDES:
Two nights accommodation in a central 3* hotel in Sorrento
Two nights accommodation in 3* B&B in Bomerano
Fully-supported trail running trip
All local transfers
Breakfast everyday
Picnic lunches on running days
Two qualified trail running guides
Support vehicle throughout (fully stocked with nutrition, snacks etc)
Three days of trail running on exceptional trails
Running technique and advice from UK qualified coaches
SHARE THIS TRIP
ITINERARY
+ DAY 1: ARRIVE INTO NAPLES (NAP). TRANSFER TO SORRENTO
+ DAY 2: SORRENTO. TRAIL RUN ACROSS THE PENINSULA
+ DAY 3: RUN TO BOMERANO, VIA THE PATH OF THE GODS
+ DAY 4: WOODLAND AND CANYON TRAILS TO AMALFI
+ DAY 5: DEPARTURE DAY FROM NAPLES (NAP)
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OUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 | ARRIVE INTO NAPLES. TRANSFER TO SORRENTO
Welcome to Naples!
We pick you up in the arrivals area of the airport (you won’t miss us!) and whisk you to our hotel in the central part of the city. We ask for you to arrive into Naples late morning or early afternoon.
We then drive to picture perfect Sorrento which is our base for the first two days. Check in and relax before meeting with your fellow group for an introduction and briefing by your Pure Trails guides. In the afternoon, the group will head out for a scenic shake out run on the trails (approx. 8km) to stretch legs, get to know each other before heading out to dinner to kick start the trip.
DAY 2 | SORRENTO. TRAIL RUN ACROSS THE PENINSULA
Trail Running: Approx. 16km / 800m+
After breakfast this morning we depart from the hotel and start on the trail which takes us directly through the charming backstreets and piazzas of this amazing place. The trail weaves its way on hardpacked pavements and lanes passing endless lemon groves.
We meander our way through little villages making our way across the Peninsula with our first glimpses of the Mediterranean facing south. We then pick up a much smaller trail that heads up through woodland with spectacular views of the island of Capri. We head up to the ridge where we visit the church of San Constanza which sits at the top of the mountain. From here we have fine views looking along the Amalfi chain. Descending into Nerano, our trails head directly to the beach below which is our finish for the day.
Once we have finished running, we have time to relax and swim, before taking out group transfer back to our hotel in Sorrento, with the rest of the day set aside to relax, explore and unwind.
DAY 3 | RUN TO BOMERANO VIA PATH OF THE GODS
Trail Running: Approx. 22km / 1400m+
We have a showstopping, but challenging day ahead of us as we trail run a selection of quiet mountain trails, as well as the iconic Path of the Gods trail via Positano all the way to our hotel in Bomerano.
We’ll transfer to the small village of San Pietro which marks the start of the trailhead. The route today is one of the finest coastal trails in the world as we flow over quiet mountain trails that loom high above the coastal road and towns of the Amalfi peninsula. Along our way, we climb to the summit of Monte Commune, before descending steeply via a selection of switchbacks to the high road above Positano. We remain high to take advantage of the Path of the Gods route which we connect after lunch.
The Path of the Gods is a stunning section which routes via a high cliff trail with fine views of the Bay of Salerno.
The trail finishes at the footsteps of our hotel, where we’ll check in with time to relax, before heading out into town for something to eat.
DAY 4 | CANYON TRAIL TO AMALFI
Trail Running: Approx. 13km / 350m+
After breakfast this morning we start running directly from our hotel, following a trail that heads on the road for the first couple of miles before we make our final climb to the top of a forest trail.
From the top, we have amazing views out onto the water with the first glimpses of Amalfi way down below. From here on in we start descending through the forest which makes for great running. Towards the bottom, we pick up a waterfall trail system, with a selection of great swimming spots dotted amongst a range of Roman ruins that lay forgotten. We follow this amazing route all the way down until we reach the backstreets of Amalfi, where all of a sudden we are in and amongst the crowds. Our trail is complete.
We’ll celebrate finishing our journey with time on the beach before heading by bus to our hotel in Bomerano for time to relax and toast a fantastic trip.
DAY 5| DEPARTURE DAY
It’s time to pack up and bid farewell to your newfound trail-running friends and our local team. A group transfer is arranged for you back to Naples International Airport (NAP) after breakfast in time to connect with your onward flight back home.
WHERE WE STAY
Mamaral
Mamaral is a classic 3* family run B&B in the heart of the action of the Amalfi coast. Surrounded by vines and farmland, it’s a slice of paradise in and amongst the bustle of the regular touristic haunts. We like it most of all for the amazing panoramic views from it’s lofty location at the top of the hill & the heart warming welcome that is received on arrival. Furthermore it also has the Path of the Gods trail head starting/finishing just a handful of metres away from the front door.
IMPORTANT NOTES
+ WHERE DO I MEET YOU?
Naples airport is a 15-minute drive from the centre of town on our arrival day. We'll be running a group transfer at a set time (for late morning - time TBC). If you are arriving earlier you can opt to meet us at the hotel in Sorrento which is easy to access via regular ferries that depart from Naples.
On our final day we'll also be running a group transfer back to the airport for everyone after breakfast. Please arrange for your onward flights to depart in the morning.
+ I HAVE DIETARY REQUIRMENTS, CAN YOU CATER FOR IT?
Absolutely. We'll be running the aid points ourselves and can cater for everyone with picnic lunches.
Breakfasts are hosted by our hotels and any dietary requirements can be easily handled. We head out to local Italian restaurants in the evening where it is possible to have vegetarian and vegan dietary handled, but bear in mind there will only be so much in the way of choice, as cheese and milk do feature heavily on menus.
+ WHAT IS THE TERRAIN LIKE?
This is an iconic trail for good reason as the scenario is out of this world. As we travel along the route evolves, terraced hill top farms with shrubs and crops charactise the first day before sparkling mediterrean days take over with dry coastal cliff trails that roam from town and village.
This dramatic land means we'll spend good time descending and ascending, but with very manageable daily distances we've made this trip suitable for all abilities.
+ WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
We will send you a complete packing list in advance of the trip beginning so you are clear on what to pack.
+ WHAT FITNESS IS REQUIRED FOR THE TRIP?
This trip is suitable for all abilities of runner, but you should have a base level of fitness to be able to handle three days of back to back running. It's also worth drawing your attention to the elevation involved in each of the days, being coastal trails with a variety of mountains you need to expect a reasonable but of up, as well as descents as we weave our way along the chain.
Our goal is not to run a race but for everybody to experience a beautiful journey.
+ WHAT ABOUT IF THE GROUP HAS A MIXTURE OF RUNNING ABILITIES?
Every trip we have ever run has a mixture of people and running abilities. These are NOT training camps, but adventures that are designed for an experience, you can expect a lot of stops, and ALOT of laughs each day.
We also have x 2 running guides on this trip which means we can bubble up with zero pressure around how fast or slow you'd like to run.
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