I went back to Vietnam to check the trails and hotels before our 2027 trips. Here is what a recce looks like, and the hidden waterfall that earned a place on the itinerary.
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What is a running vacation, how does one actually work, and what does it cost? An honest guide to guided trail running trips in 2027, from who goes to what’s included.
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Small groups fill, the best dates go first and the training window is wide open. Here's why autumn is the smartest time to book your 2027 trail running holiday.
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12 days on trail, a 5,160m pass and no need to be an elite runner. Here's an honest guide to the fitness you need for the Manaslu Circuit, and how to prepare.
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Forested valleys, limestone ridges and medieval cities in five days. Here's the full guide to running Romania's Carpathians — the routes, the terrain and how to join us in 2027.
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Temple trails, jungle single-track and a night at a remote hilltribe lodge — Charlie's complete guide to trail running in Northern Thailand, our newest 2027 destination.
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It's graded the same as Albania, priced fairly, and gets some of our best guest reviews — yet it's one of our quietest sellers. Charlie on why Georgia deserves a much closer look.
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While you're reading this, a Pure Trails group is somewhere between Khiva and Samarkand — running the desert, sleeping under the stars, and eating extraordinarily well along the way.
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From layering systems to the one thing almost everyone forgets — a practical, no-fluff packing guide for anyone booking a guided trail running holiday.
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Thirteen destinations, one filter: genuinely brilliant trail running. Here's our full round-up of the best trail running holidays for 2027 — mountains, coastlines, deserts and everything between.
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In August 2026 a severe flood struck Nepal's Rasuwa district. Here's a clear, honest breakdown of what happened, which trekking routes were affected — and why our Annapurna and Manaslu trips are running exactly as planned.
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A four-day, south-to-north crossing of England's most iconic National Park. Here's the full guide to running the Lake District — the route, the terrain, and how to join us for 2027.
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A hidden gem in the Irish Sea most runners have never thought to visit. Here's the full guide to running the Isle of Man — the route, the terrain, and how to join us for 2027.
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Turquoise minarets, desert fortresses, and a night under the stars in a yurt camp. Everything you need to know about running the Silk Road — from what the trails are actually like to visas, food, and when to go.
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Six guests, one boat, and a route that changed almost daily — our guide Naomi Tuckett on what actually happened during this year's Lofoten Trail & Sail.
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Thirteen days, two Himalayan summits, one extraordinary crossing. Everything you need to know about running the Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal routes — including the fitness, altitude and insurance essentials that actually matter.
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Fifteen days, twelve on the trail, one 5,160-metre pass. The complete guide to circumnavigating Manaslu — the world's eighth-highest mountain — on foot.
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Ten days running from Hanoi through the rice terraces of Mai Chau and Pu Luong to an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay. Here's everything you need to know about our most immersive trip yet.
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The Dolomites don't look real. Pale limestone towers erupt from green meadows. For trail runners, this is the mountain range that ruins all other mountain ranges. The complete guide to running the legendary Lavaredo Ultra Trail route in six days — fully guided, fully supported, based in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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A running retreat isn't a training camp. It's not a race trip. It's something quieter and more powerful — a few days away from the noise, running trails you've never seen, eating well, sleeping properly, and remembering why you started running in the first place. Here's everything you need to know.
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