ESCAPE THE CITY.
EXPLORE THE TRAILS.
Run or hike/walk a new kind of trail marathon or 25km.
Enter Edinburgh, Manchester or Bristol-to-Bath.
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!
EDINBURGH
Marathon / 25km
Saturday 6th September 2025
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 Pentland Hills.
2025 Marathon and 25km Entries are now open - don't miss out!
BRISTOL TO BATH
Marathon / 25km
Saturday 27th September 2025
Run or hike/walk a truly beautiful trail marathon that starts from UWE Bristol, or the 25km that starts from Bristol & Bath Science Park. Finish in the iconic city of Bath at the Bandstand in Royal Victoria Park.
2025 Marathon and 25km Entries are filling fast - don't miss out!
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.
SUPER EARLY BIRD ENDS MONDAY 7 JULY, 23:59
Supporting Mind
Trail Escape has partnered with Mind to celebrate the benefits that getting active in nature can bring to our mental health and wellbeing.
Trail Escape will donate £10 from every marathon event registration fee and £5 from every 25km event registration fee to Mind (registered charity number 219830).
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