Since 2013, Run the Wild has been delivering incredible trail running adventures. Our running events include everything from 10km runs in the Chilterns to multi day running holidays in the Alps. From guided runs to navigation workshops and running coaching – there is something for you wherever you are on your trail running journey!
Learn how to map read and expand your horizons as a trail runner on this half day practical workshop in the Chilterns. Suitable for those new to map reading as well as runners and walkers.
Join us in the Chilterns for another summer 10km trail running adventure in the Chiltern Hills. This event is suitable for all abilities including those new to trail running.
Join us this summer for beautiful guided 10km trail running adventure in the Chiltern Hills. This event is suitable for all abilities including those new to trail running.
“Had the best day running the Chilterns guided marathon yesterday. Great route, amazing feed station where they really couldn’t do enough for you, great friendly guides. Everything was really well run and everyone was as welcoming as you could wish for. 100% would recommend!!”
“Attended the pole workshop with Simon last month. Fab small group, all mixed abilities with different goal events. Great to learn different techniques and practice in such a lovely setting. Well worth doing and now feeling much more confident about descents and can move way more efficiently on the way up.”
“Great company and community, my first half marathon through the chilterns was thoroughly enjoyable. The team did an amazing job arranging the event and looking after everyone through the run. Sausage rolls and mini eggs at the check point was a highlight!”
“Third HM with Run the Wild and they never disappoint. Excellent organisation, knowledgeable guides offering encouragement when needed & tips on technique for running hills and mud, great route – even with the mud – welcome half way snacks & lovely fellow runners. This is a perfect introduction to trail running if you haven’t done it or the HM distance before, but faster experienced runners are accommodated too. Everyone’s grouped by ability and no one is left behind. If I lived nearer I’d run the spring & autumn HMs every year.”
“Completed my first trail half marathon with @runthewilduk on Saturday and absolutely loved it! It was so nice to go out on a run and explore some areas of the Chilterns I’ve never seen before, getting to run with a group of people and a snack station half way round plus a medal at the end. What more could you want?!”
“Superbly organised trail adventures in the Chilterns. Thoroughly recommend the team at Run the Wild to help you discover the trails and some like minded people along the way.”
“Took the Run the wild trail running pole workshop on Sunday and it was really helpful. Simon was great, easy to understand instruction in a small and very friendly group -Really recommend it!”
“Well organised with very clear communications and a friendly welcome. Pole running workshop was brilliant – I was a complete novice going in and came away with the confidence to use the poles and be okay practising on my own. Simon was knowledgeable, fun and helpful. Encouraging everyone in the group as we went along and creating a supportive space to try, ask questions and try again. Thanks for a great session!”
“Went on the ‘running with poles’ course today. Absolutely fantastic. Clear, practical instruction with ample opportunity to ask questions and try out what I was being taught. Couldn’t recommend more highly.”
“We booked a navigation lesson with Simon from Run the Wild. It was my first experience with RtW and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to build their confidence or get some refresher training with map reading and using a compass! We began with the basics of map reading in the cosy cafe before applying what we’d learned outdoors to practice estimating distance, using bearings, orientation, contours, timings and features, and some micro nav challenges. Simon’s knowledge and enthusiasm despite the rain made it fun and enjoyable, and we left reassured and confident to nav on a running challenge the next weekend. Thanks Simon great work!”
“As newbies to using running poles, we arranged a bespoke Running Pole Workshop with Run the Wild to learn how to use and get the best out of our poles on our forthcoming trail challenges. Simon was a great instructor and it was definitely a worthwhile session. I would certainly recommend signing up to or arranging a workshop with them.”
“Professionally run tours, engaging instructors, good people. I’ve attended two Run the Wild events and had two private tuition sessions; each of these have been as described, well organised and run at a pace that’s engaging and intuitive for a range of experiences. Karin and Simon are genuinely passionate about running and are easy to talk to. I would highly recommend Run the Wild for weekend trips and Alpine epics.”
“I did my first trail run with Run the Wild this weekend and it was brilliant. It was very well organised with clear communication. Everyone was very welcoming and encouraging and most of all we had fun. I’ve already signed up for my next run with them.”
“Excellently organised, friendly team and the run guides were brilliant… Beautiful route with stunning scenery. Very good value to. Was really nice to join a group of like minded people out to enjoy the trails. Definitely recommended!! Will be back for more!”
“Excellent guided run around the Chilterns. I did the 10 mile event with my dog using canicross gear. The guide was very informative and humorous. Everything was well organised. Thank you!”
“I have never had so much fun on a run before. The guides were super friendly and made sure to not only make conversation throughout the event, but to always include us and not leave us behind. In fact, I had so much fun, I booked another event in December! The rain was an added bonus!!! See you guys soon!”
“Well organised and fun 10k run around the Chilterns. Even the rain did not dampen our spirits as we took on the hills. With the occasional stop for stories about the local area I found the whole experience really rewarding. Thank you to our run leaders and Run the Wild for organising. Thoroughly recommend.”
“Simon, Karin & Katie supported us throughout the planning, designing & undertaking of our charity marathon walk for BBC Children in Need. We could not have done it without them and appreciated their encouragement so much. The whole thing felt so well planned, safe & a lot of fun. Thank you so much team Run the Wild – look forward to working together again x”
“Had an absolute amazing time with Run the Wild – Chiltern Hills. It was my first time trying a running event, and I went on my own, so had no idea what to expect. But everybody was so lovely and welcoming, the route was beautiful and Celine (the guide) was fantastic. Would highly recommend.”
“The mountains and route are just amazing and this is definitely an experience not to be missed! The RTW team really are great and I look forward to booking more of their trips in the future. Thanks for an epic week!”
“Professional and well organised with friendly and knowledgeable guides. The trip balanced adventure and exploration with seamless accommodation and logistics. Simon and Bruno were a combination of mountain goat, sheepdog and local guide who provided us the freedom to run at our own pace while ensuring the group was safe and on track. This was a brilliant trip and I highly recommend Run the Wild.”
“Amazing AMAZING week with run the wild, running the tour du Mont Blanc. The organization of the whole trip was so well done, everything was thought out from breakfasts, to lunch, hotels, bag transport, etc. Our guides were so passionate and accessible. A week I will never forget! I can only recommend.”
“Incredibly gifted guides who are able to put on a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all abilities. Simon and the team were phenomenal guides, ensured all logistics went smoothly, and most importantly, allowed us to enjoy an incredibly week running the Tour du Mont Blanc! They made our honeymoon an experience we will never forget!”
“Great event. Would recommend to anyone, you don’t need to be a hardcore runner, super-friendly and suitable for novices as well as more experienced runners.”
“We had an absolutely fantastic time on the mountain trails around Saint Gervais with Run the Wild. The visit to Alpage de Joux a working farm 1900 meters was as much a highlight as the 2 runs on the spectacular scenic mountain trails… If you’re new to mountain running, experienced or anything in between, the Run the Wild team will ensure you get the most out of your time out there. I’m already looking forward to running with them in the Alps again next year! Thank you Team Run the Wild!!”
“This was one of the best weekends ever! Running in the Alps with knowledgeable guides and breathtaking views… absolutely loved it and would highly recommend to anyone thinking about booking. The trip was so well organised. Loved it!”
“The team at RTW are exceptionally friendly and relaxed and have given me a weekend to remember! Organised, welcoming, informative and inclusive making it a fun packed, nicely challenging adventure and introduction to trail running. Highly recommend and would definitely do again!”
“A passionate team of runners whose experience on trails and in the Alps translated into friendly, easy to understand lessons. I’ve been running on trails for over a year and attended a few lessons on technique; their Intro to the Alps was the best I’ve experienced to date – a logical sequencing of technique that built into practical application. Highly recommended for new and experienced runners.”
“A really lovely run! Our guide was welcoming and friendly and the route was stunning. Run the Wild have created a very positive, inclusive atmosphere and I would highly recommend this event to everyone. I look forward to joining another of their events soon.”
“My first ever trail running in the alps and it didn’t disappoint! The whole weekend was brilliant. Run the Wild are incredibly supportive and give you so much confidence. And what better checkpoints could you have – wine and cheese tasting day 1 and beer and cheese tasting day 2. Yoga was very welcome and definitely helped after the runs. The group was awesome and I made some great friends! I would throughly recommend this trip – the achievement you feel at the end of each day is incredible! Run the Wild has really sparked my love for running :-)”
“Just completed the Intro to the Alps with Run the Wild and it was amazing!! Every single detail of the trip had been really well considered, planned & executed from hotel choice, run routes, guides, fuel stations, yoga sessions (which I’m not normally a fan of- & I loved it). If you are remotely considering booking a weekend or event with Run the Wild my advice is to go for it, you will have a ball!! Thanks guys for having us.”
“Love these guys, so friendly, relaxed and informal. Focus is on running for the sheer fun of it, but still offering opportunities to try out technique and tactics. Have been out for a half marathon and more recently a Bluebells 10k around some of the most interesting and scenic trails in the Tring area. Recommend giving their adventures a try for sure.”
“Had the best day running the Chilterns guided marathon yesterday. Great route, amazing feed station where they really couldn’t do enough for you, great friendly guides. Everything was really well run and everyone was as welcoming as you could wish for. 100% would recommend!!”
“Attended the pole workshop with Simon last month. Fab small group, all mixed abilities with different goal events. Great to learn different techniques and practice in such a lovely setting. Well worth doing and now feeling much more confident about descents and can move way more efficiently on the way up.”
“Great company and community¸ my first half marathon through the chilterns was thoroughly enjoyable. The team did an amazing job arranging the event and looking after everyone through the run. Sausage rolls and mini eggs at the check point was a highlight!”
“Third HM with Run the Wild and they never disappoint. Excellent organisation, knowledgeable guides offering encouragement when needed & tips on technique for running hills and mud, great route – even with the mud – welcome half way snacks & lovely fellow runners. This is a perfect introduction to trail running if you haven’t done it or the HM distance before, but faster experienced runners are accommodated too. Everyone’s grouped by ability and no one is left behind. If I lived nearer I’d run the spring & autumn HMs every year.”
“Completed my first trail half marathon with @runthewilduk on Saturday and absolutely loved it! It was so nice to go out on a run and explore some areas of the Chilterns I’ve never seen before, getting to run with a group of people and a snack station half way round plus a medal at the end. What more could you want?!”
“Superbly organised trail adventures in the Chilterns. Thoroughly recommend the team at Run the Wild to help you discover the trails and some like minded people along the way.”
“Took the Run the wild trail running pole workshop on Sunday and it was really helpful. Simon was great, easy to understand instruction in a small and very friendly group -Really recommend it!”
“Well organised with very clear communications and a friendly welcome. Pole running workshop was brilliant – I was a complete novice going in and came away with the confidence to use the poles and be okay practising on my own. Simon was knowledgeable, fun and helpful. Encouraging everyone in the group as we went along and creating a supportive space to try, ask questions and try again. Thanks for a great session!”
“Went on the ‘running with poles’ course today. Absolutely fantastic. Clear, practical instruction with ample opportunity to ask questions and try out what I was being taught. Couldn’t recommend more highly.”
“We booked a navigation lesson with Simon from Run the Wild. It was my first experience with RtW and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to build their confidence or get some refresher training with map reading and using a compass! We began with the basics of map reading in the cosy cafe before applying what we’d learned outdoors to practice estimating distance, using bearings, orientation, contours, timings and features, and some micro nav challenges. Simon’s knowledge and enthusiasm despite the rain made it fun and enjoyable, and we left reassured and confident to nav on a running challenge the next weekend. Thanks Simon great work!”
“As newbies to using running poles, we arranged a bespoke Running Pole Workshop with Run the Wild to learn how to use and get the best out of our poles on our forthcoming trail challenges. Simon was a great instructor and it was definitely a worthwhile session. I would certainly recommend signing up to or arranging a workshop with them.”
“Professionally run tours, engaging instructors, good people. I’ve attended two Run the Wild events and had two private tuition sessions; each of these have been as described, well organised and run at a pace that’s engaging and intuitive for a range of experiences. Karin and Simon are genuinely passionate about running and are easy to talk to. I would highly recommend Run the Wild for weekend trips and Alpine epics.”
“I did my first trail run with Run the Wild this weekend and it was brilliant. It was very well organised with clear communication. Everyone was very welcoming and encouraging and most of all we had fun. I’ve already signed up for my next run with them.”
“Excellently organised, friendly team and the run guides were brilliant… Beautiful route with stunning scenery. Very good value to. Was really nice to join a group of like minded people out to enjoy the trails. Definitely recommended!! Will be back for more!”
“Excellent guided run around the Chilterns. I did the 10 mile event with my dog using canicross gear. The guide was very informative and humorous. Everything was well organised. Thank you!”
“I have never had so much fun on a run before. The guides were super friendly and made sure to not only make conversation throughout the event, but to always include us and not leave us behind. In fact, I had so much fun, I booked another event in December! The rain was an added bonus!!! See you guys soon!”
“Well organised and fun 10k run around the Chilterns. Even the rain did not dampen our spirits as we took on the hills. With the occasional stop for stories about the local area I found the whole experience really rewarding. Thank you to our run leaders and Run the Wild for organising. Thoroughly recommend.”
“Simon, Karin & Katie supported us throughout the planning, designing & undertaking of our charity marathon walk for BBC Children in Need. We could not have done it without them and appreciated their encouragement so much. The whole thing felt so well planned, safe & a lot of fun. Thank you so much team Run the Wild – look forward to working together again x”
“Had an absolute amazing time with Run the Wild – Chiltern Hills. It was my first time trying a running event, and I went on my own, so had no idea what to expect. But everybody was so lovely and welcoming, the route was beautiful and Celine (the guide) was fantastic. Would highly recommend.”
“The mountains and route are just amazing and this is definitely an experience not to be missed! The RTW team really are great and I look forward to booking more of their trips in the future. Thanks for an epic week!”
“Professional and well organised with friendly and knowledgeable guides. The trip balanced adventure and exploration with seamless accommodation and logistics. Simon and Bruno were a combination of mountain goat, sheepdog and local guide who provided us the freedom to run at our own pace while ensuring the group was safe and on track. This was a brilliant trip and I highly recommend Run the Wild.”
“Amazing AMAZING week with run the wild, running the tour du Mont Blanc. The organization of the whole trip was so well done, everything was thought out from breakfasts, to lunch, hotels, bag transport, etc. Our guides were so passionate and accessible. A week I will never forget! I can only recommend.”
“Incredibly gifted guides who are able to put on a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all abilities. Simon and the team were phenomenal guides, ensured all logistics went smoothly, and most importantly, allowed us to enjoy an incredibly week running the Tour du Mont Blanc! They made our honeymoon an experience we will never forget!”
“Great event. Would recommend to anyone, you don’t need to be a hardcore runner, super-friendly and suitable for novices as well as more experienced runners.”
“We had an absolutely fantastic time on the mountain trails around Saint Gervais with Run the Wild. The visit to Alpage de Joux a working farm 1900 meters was as much a highlight as the 2 runs on the spectacular scenic mountain trails… If you’re new to mountain running, experienced or anything in between, the Run the Wild team will ensure you get the most out of your time out there. I’m already looking forward to running with them in the Alps again next year! Thank you Team Run the Wild!!”
“This was one of the best weekends ever! Running in the Alps with knowledgeable guides and breathtaking views… absolutely loved it and would highly recommend to anyone thinking about booking. The trip was so well organised. Loved it!”
“The team at RTW are exceptionally friendly and relaxed and have given me a weekend to remember! Organised, welcoming, informative and inclusive making it a fun packed, nicely challenging adventure and introduction to trail running. Highly recommend and would definitely do again!”
“A passionate team of runners whose experience on trails and in the Alps translated into friendly, easy to understand lessons. I’ve been running on trails for over a year and attended a few lessons on technique; their Intro to the Alps was the best I’ve experienced to date – a logical sequencing of technique that built into practical application. Highly recommended for new and experienced runners.”
“A really lovely run! Our guide was welcoming and friendly and the route was stunning. Run the Wild have created a very positive, inclusive atmosphere and I would highly recommend this event to everyone. I look forward to joining another of their events soon.”
“My first ever trail running in the alps and it didn’t disappoint! The whole weekend was brilliant. Run the Wild are incredibly supportive and give you so much confidence. And what better checkpoints could you have – wine and cheese tasting day 1 and beer and cheese tasting day 2. Yoga was very welcome and definitely helped after the runs. The group was awesome and I made some great friends! I would throughly recommend this trip – the achievement you feel at the end of each day is incredible! Run the Wild has really sparked my love for running :-)”
“Just completed the Intro to the Alps with Run the Wild and it was amazing!! Every single detail of the trip had been really well considered, planned & executed from hotel choice, run routes, guides, fuel stations, yoga sessions (which I’m not normally a fan of- & I loved it). If you are remotely considering booking a weekend or event with Run the Wild my advice is to go for it, you will have a ball!! Thanks guys for having us.”
“Love these guys, so friendly, relaxed and informal. Focus is on running for the sheer fun of it, but still offering opportunities to try out technique and tactics. Have been out for a half marathon and more recently a Bluebells 10k around some of the most interesting and scenic trails in the Tring area. Recommend giving their adventures a try for sure.”
