Award Winning Outdoor Activities
Beginner Trail Running Course (2 Day)
A two-day beginner trail running course in the Peak District. Learn essential skills, boost confidence, and explore stunning trails with expert guidance.
Summary
Ready to dive deeper into trail running? Our 2-day beginner course in the Peak District offers the perfect mix of coaching, adventure, and stunning scenery to kickstart your off-road journey.
Highlights
- Expert Instruction in a Stunning Setting Learn the fundamentals of trail running from experienced instructors while exploring the beautiful landscapes of the Peak District.
- Beginner-Friendly Environment Designed for those new to trail running, the course offers a supportive atmosphere to build confidence and skills at your own pace.
- Comprehensive Skill Development Gain practical knowledge on running techniques, equipment choices, and safety considerations specific to trail running.
Course Overview
This two-day Beginner Trail Running Course is the ideal way to kickstart your off-road running journey. Set in the breathtaking Peak District, the course is designed to build your confidence, fitness, and technical skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Across the two days, you'll cover key aspects of trail running including running form, pacing, navigating uneven terrain, uphill and downhill technique, and essential kit. Each day includes guided runs tailored to beginner ability, combined with expert coaching and tips you can take away and use on your own adventures.
Whether you're looking to transition from road to trail, prepare for your first trail race, or simply enjoy running in nature, this immersive experience will leave you inspired and equipped to take the next step in your trail running journey.
Led by seasoned ultra-runner Wesley Cole with an incredible track record in some of the world's toughest races:
- Marathon des Sables
- Spine Winter Sprint, Challenger South & Challenger North
- Ultra Trail Snowdonia 50k & 100k
- Peak South to North Ultra, OMM Long Score Course
- Over 50 fell and hill races across the Peaks, Lakes, Scotland & North Wales — including Glencoe Skyline, Edale Skyline, and Pinnacle Ridge Extreme
Course Outcomes
- Enhanced Running Technique Develop efficient running form tailored to varied terrains, improving performance and reducing injury risk.
- Increased Confidence on Trails Build the self-assurance needed to tackle different trail conditions and elevations independently.
- Preparedness for Future Adventures Leave equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to plan and undertake your own trail running excursions safely.
Course Information
- As a Certified B Corp, we’re one of a growing number of global businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.
- We encourage car sharing and the use of Public Transport wherever feasible.
- We offer free camping kit for guests looking to cut down on luggage.
- Our staff are trained to prolong the life of equipment used on this course, where it is possible to recycle equipment at the end of its life, we do so appropriately.
- We operate in small teams at low ratios to reduce our impact on the venues we use and other countryside users.
- The physical and mental benefits of outdoor activities are numerous and well documented, we firmly believe that those benefits should be available to as many people as possible.
- If you are interested in experiencing any of our activities but feel unable to do so then please contact us to discuss your specific needs, we will always try to find a solution that works for you.
- There are a range of simple adaptions we can make to our scheduled courses such as choosing venues with minimal walking or easy access to toilet facilities, providing cold storage facilities for temperature sensitive medications, allowing additional time or arranging for participants to be accompanied by a trusted aide.
- When participation as part of an open group isn't appropriate we can arrange private tuition. This allows for a more tailored approach and a much wider range of adaptions such as assisted climbing and abseiling techniques for participants with significant physical or mobility issues.
- If private tuition is unaffordable then we can sometimes offer subsidised places to bring the price back in line with our scheduled courses .These are provided by the Pure Outdoor Foundation whose goal is to bring as many people as possible into the outdoors, please enquire about availability.
- Clear communication before the activity is crucial so, as well as telephone and email conversations, we can also arrange to meet participants directly at a venue days or weeks beforehand to identify any specific barriers and begin addressing any anxieties.
FAQs
Our instructors can be booked privately to deliver this course. Benefit from private tuition, pick a date that suits you and your instructor can design the day to suit your needs. You can hire one of our instructors from just £250 inc vat per day. (Click here to book a private course)