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UK Trail Running Holidays: The Best Guided Weekends and Short Breaks for 2026–2027

You don't need to fly to the Alps to find world-class trail running. England has mountain crossings, wild moorland, dramatic coastline and hidden islands — all within a few hours of your front door. The complete guide to the best UK trail running holidays and running weekends.

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Running Holidays for Singles: Why Travelling Alone is the Best Decision You'll Make

Over 90% of Pure Trails guests arrive alone. They don't know anyone in the group. Most were nervous before they booked. Almost all of them say it was the single best holiday decision they've ever made. Here's the honest truth about running holidays for singles.

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The Best Trail Running Holidays in 2026

The trail running holiday market has never been bigger — or noisier. Everyone has a list. Most of them are the same list. This is ours: five destinations we'd book ourselves in 2026, with an honest account of what makes each one special and what to look for before you part with your money.

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Mallorca Trail Running Holidays: The Complete Guide to Running the Serra de Tramuntana

Mallorca isn't our most remote destination. It isn't our highest altitude. But there's something about running the Serra de Tramuntana with the Mediterranean glittering below you that gets people every single time.

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Trail Running for Beginners: How to Get Started

Everything you need to know to start trail running — from your first steps off-road to your first mountain adventure. Trail shoes, technique, an 8-week training plan and the most common mistakes beginners make. Written by Pure Trails guide Roxy Dukes.

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