Arrive Solo, Leave Family: The True Story Behind the Pure Trails Crew ✨
🌟 You Know That Feeling, Right?
It’s the best kind of nervous energy. You’re eyeing that epic trip—maybe it’s tracing the Path of the Gods along the Amalfi Coast, or maybe it’s the wild trails of Manaslu. Your heart says absolutely, let’s go!
But then that little, anxious voice pipes up: I have to do this alone?
We get it. It’s tough finding a friend who’s ready to commit to running wild trails around the world, let alone a multi-day trail adventure across the globe. You end up prepping all by yourself, and you spend weeks trying to coordinate travel dates with a group who may or may not be as passionate or like-minded as you are.
That’s why Pure Trails exists. We didn't just set out to map out awe inspiring routes; we set out to solve the solo travel dilemma. We wanted to create a space where everyone shows up alone but knows, instantly, that they belong.
The Pure Trails Guarantee: 90% Solo, 100% Family
We often repeat our favourite statistic, because it’s the heart of our ethos:
Over the last six years+ 90% of our guests arrive solo.
100% leave with as a new found trail family.
It’s a powerful equation. You bring your sense of adventure, and we handle the magic of bringing together a supportive group of like-minded people who understand the unique joy of making memories and sharing moments in the most incredible of places on earth.
👯♀️ More Than a Trip, It's a Curated Crew
We purposefully keep our groups small. We aren’t a massive corporate running tour; it’s a shared journey where you truly get to know the person running alongside you.
Zero Pressure, All Pace: Our Pure Trails guides ensure you can run amazing trails at your own pace. Whether you need to push the ascent on a section of the Accursed Mountains or prefer to walk and soak up the views in the Cotswolds, the trip is structured for flexible daily distances. We cater to all abilities, meaning no one is left behind, and no one feels held back.
The Shared Moments: The real bonding happens away from the trail. It's during the shared dinners at a boutique guesthouse on the Silkroad, the post-run plunge into a mountain stream, or the moment we all stand there and drop our jaws at a Himalayan vista. These are the moments that forge lifelong memories and friendships.
Zero Planning Stress: When you travel solo, the logistics can be overwhelming. We guarantee a fully supported experience, handling the transfers, the navigation, the accommodation, and the meals (more or less depending on where we go). Your sole focus is the trail, the immersion, and the connection.
That Lifelong Vibe 😎
The memories you make with us last forever because they’re shared. It's the laughter after conquering a huge hill together, sharing a ridiculously good meal after a long run in Italy, or watching the sunrise in the desert of Uzbekistan.
You arrive nervous, but by Day Two, you're swapping stories and planning your next run together.
So, if you're holding back from booking that dream adventure because you’re unsure of the company you’ll keep? Don't. Your new trail family has already signed up and is waiting for you to complete the crew.
