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Chamonix is the heart of trail running, home to UTMB and some of the most spectacular alpine trails in the world. Explore why it’s perfect for your next running holiday or trail running adventure.

Multi-day running in the Alps transforms your trail running experience. Build endurance naturally, explore breathtaking mountain trails, and reconnect with nature while enjoying well-planned recovery. Ideal for running holidays, trail running vacations, and running retreats, our trips offer adventure and comfort. Join Run Weekends for Chamonix hut-to-hut or luxury French Alps escapes for the ultimate running adventure.

Making the most of your annual leave in 2026 isn’t just about taking more days off, it’s about choosing experiences that energise you. From UK weekend escapes to multi-day running holidays in Europe, trail running vacations, and small-group running retreats, our tips show how to maximise adventure, minimise travel time, and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of active travel. Book a Run Weekends trip and make every day of leave count.

Discover the magic of running the Cornish coast on one of our unforgettable running weekends. From dramatic sea cliffs to endless skies, our Cornwall running retreat combines trail running holidays UK with relaxation, community, and adventure. Perfect for solo travellers or groups, these running holidays and running retreats offer guided coastal runs along the South West Coast Path, making them some of the most inspiring running vacations and trail running adventures in Europ

Wondering if beginners can go on running holidays? Discover 7 reasons why Run Weekends trips are perfect for all abilities, with no pace pressure and fully inclusive experiences.

Discover the ultimate Lake District running adventure! From guided fell runs to scenic lakeside trails, our multi-day running weekend in the UK combines fitness, breathtaking views, and post-run relaxation. Perfect for trail running holidays, running retreats, and solo travelers, this is your chance to experience the Lake District like never before.

Swap busy city breaks for sunrise yoga and runnable mountain trails on our Seville Running & Yoga Retreat. Nestled in the hills of Sierra de Aracena, just north of Seville, this unique running weekend blends guided trail running in Spain with daily yoga, organic farm-to-table food, and total countryside calm. The perfect mix of adventure and restoration in one unforgettable running holiday in Europe.

Looking for the ultimate winter running escape? Tenerife offers sunshine, volcanic trails, and epic scenery, making it one of the best destinations in Europe for trail running holidays. From high-altitude routes in Teide National Park to coastal paths and pine forests, this island blends adventure with relaxation. Discover why a Tenerife trail running trip with Run Weekends is the perfect mix of running, travel, and winter sun.

Looking for running holidays in Europe beyond the usual hotspots? Discover five underrated destinations perfect for trail running vacations, scenic running weekends, and unforgettable running adventures. From the wild mountains of Albania and Kosovo to Georgia’s Caucasus trails and Latvia’s forest routes, these running trips combine nature, culture, and community for a truly different kind of running retreat.

Small group running holidays offer personalised guidance, flexible pacing, and unforgettable social experiences. At Run Weekends, groups of 14–16 runners make every trail, retreat, and adventure inclusive and supportive. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, fully organised meals, and expert-led trails. Discover why small groups make your running holiday safer, more social, and truly memorable.

Trying to choose between a trail running holiday and a road running holiday? Both offer incredible running experiences, but they suit very different runners. This guide explores the key differences between trail and road running holidays, including scenery, pace, fitness levels, and social atmosphere, helping you decide which type of running holiday or active retreat is right for you.

Thinking about booking your first running holiday but not sure what to expect? From fully inclusive trips and supportive small groups to scenic trail runs and shared meals, this guide explains exactly what a running holiday with Run Weekends is really like. Perfect for beginners, solo travellers, and runners of all abilities looking for an active, social and stress-free adventure.

Discover the best winter running holidays for 2026 and beyond, from coastal running weekends in Cornwall to warm-weather running retreats in Spain, Sri Lanka, Tenerife, Cyprus and Kenya. These guided, fully inclusive running holidays combine scenic trail running, small supportive groups and unforgettable destinations. Perfect for runners seeking winter sun, adventure and an active holiday that recharges both body and mind.