Trail Run

FOR THE ROAD RUNNERS… IT’S TIME TO COME TO THE DARKSIDE

There’s a strange place that road runners talk about, a place some of them have ventured into and never returned to the asphalt.

Sometimes described as an eating contest with a little running in between, or some easy running and a bit of walking to break up the run, along with a scenic view. What is this mythical place that roadrunners refer to? Trail running, of course.

Are you a road runner looking to make your first steps onto the trail and a little unsure of how to progress and transition? Don't worry we've got you covered With our Top 10 tips, where we’ll bust some of the myths of trail running along the way.

Before you know it, you’ll be joining us for fun and never looking back.

01 TERRAIN AND DISTANCES

Let’s start with the obvious – terrain and distances. Without the constraints of requiring ‘certified’ distances, the variety of trail running is infinite and is open to the whims and creativity of each race director.

Events can start at a 5km distance and

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