Simon James – Founder
In 2013, Simon founded one of the first dedicated trail running adventure companies – Run the Wild. He’s an International Mountain Leader.
Guide Spotlights
Karin Voller – Logistics Director
Karin is an experienced ultra runner, frequently gaining podium positions in popular ultra runs and multi-day ultras in the UK.
Lottie & Bailey – RtW Team Mascots
Lottie and Bailey are sometimes seen on Run the Wild adventures. They are the ultimate trail runners and also offer free cuddles at all times.
Alistair Crompton – Alps Run Leader
Alistair was first introduced to the Alps on a school skiing trip at the age of eleven and has been in love with mountains ever since.
Alister Bignell – Alps Run Leader
Al has devoted much of his life to the outdoors, and is particularly fond of adventures in the mountains. Al’s enthusiasm and experience is unparalleled.
Bruno Yates – Alps Run Leader
Bruno is an International Mountain Leader, trail running and hiking guide. He’s from Jersey and loved the outdoors from a young age,
Adrian Fails – UK Run Leader
Adrian knows the rewards of getting out for a long run and is keen to help others make the most of them too.
Celine Wilcock – UK Run Leader
Apart from a brief flirtation with track and cross country running as a junior, it wasn’t until 2008 that Celine discovered the pleasure of running.
Chris – UK Run Leader
Chris lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and daughter. Whenever he gets the chance he is off out into the Chilterns cani-crossing with Monty!
Emily Geldard – Alps Run Leader
Emily has been leading alpine running trips for Run the Wild since 2014. She has many years of experience leading groups all over the world.
Kat Sizer – UK Run Leader
Kat is a local trail runner and loves exploring the wonderful Chilterns. She loves climbing and works as a physio specialising in major trauma rehab.
Katie Van De Linde – UK Run Leader
Katie has a passion for running. After a brief spell as a County runner at junior level, her love affair with running really took off in the last 8 years.
Lucy Hume – UK Run Leader
Lucy has been a keen runner since 2010 completing several marathons she is now making her way into the world of ultra distances.
Lynda Hembury – UK Run Leader
Lynda has has always loved the outdoors, but only discovered running recently, but found she loved it and set a new British record in the marathon.
Mark Hadaway – UK Run Leader
Mark has always had a keen interest in sport having played football from an early age. He went onto play semi-professional football.
Nick Crowther – UK Run Leader
Nick loves to run. Over the last 10 years, Nick has completed 16 marathons and ultra marathons both on road and on the trails.
Phil Robbins – UK Run Leader
Phil is an ultra runner who is fond of a challenge and has a bit of a thing for maps! Having started out as a broke graduate he’s come a long way!
Simon Hume – UK Run Leader
Simon has a passion for sport and found his love for running in his early twenties after participating in a fun run for the opening of the Olympic stadium.
Sophie Delderfield – UK Run Leader
Sophie has always been interested and an active participant in sports. She has played for school teams, was uni captain of the Ladies Rowing team.
