ESCAPE THE CITY.
EXPLORE THE TRAILS.

Run or hike a stunning trail marathon or 25km. 
Experience Edinburgh, Manchester or Bristol-to-Bath.

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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!


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. 

ENTRIES ARE FILLING FAST FOR THE FIRST EVENT IN THE SERIES

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EDINBURGH

Marathon / 25km
Saturday 12th September 2026

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 hills.

ENTRIES ARE FILLING FAST

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BRISTOL TO BATH

Marathon / 25km
Saturday 26 September 2026 

Run or hike/walk a truly beautiful trail marathon that starts from Bristol & Bath Science Park.

Finish in the iconic city of Bath at the Bandstand in Royal Victoria Park. 

ENTRIES ARE FILLING FAST

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What people are saying

Check out our testimonials...

One of my favourite races I’ve completed, loved it!! So well organised and a fab route… thanks so much.

Jennifer Mears

And the organisation from @trailescape was AMAZING. The Marshalls were all wonderful, and wonderfully placed (just when you thought you might veer off track), lots of signage at road crossings, and throughout, the aid stations were fab (I particularly liked the fizzy lemon drink), and the reception at the finish in Viccy Park was so lovely I had a little weep. Plus, of COURSE the medal is gorgeous, and the tee is as well...”


Esther Newman, Editor of Women's Running

Thank you for a fantastic event - really enjoyed it. Beautiful route and superb organisation throughout. 

Emma Stoney-Connolly

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Manchester City Council

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