Running

We've got acres of open wide landscapes, breathtaking views and wildlife around every turn. Put your trainers on and go

Visitor taking part in Parkrun at Fountains Abbey
Runer at Golden Cap

Unforgettable trail runs at the places we look after  

Designed by rangers and running experts, our trails runs will take you through ancient woodland, meadows studded with wildflowers and over rugged headland with uninterrupted views of the sea. Discover amazing wildlife and jaw-dropping scenery.

Find a Ranger Run near you
Running groups and events
Runnners at night at Saltram, Devon

Join us for a Night Run 

Ever wanted to run around the gardens of a Tudor manor house at night, or explore ancient woodlands after dark? Come and join us on a Night Run. You can book online at a place near you.

Runners at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Trust10 trail runs 

Trust10 is our free monthly trail run event and explore our special places for free. With multi-terrain runs from 2k to 10k, this is your chance to try a challenge, train or be inspired by the great outdoors.

Visitors running at a National Trust site

Join a parkrun 

With the focus on having fun together, parkruns are a great way to stay healthy and discover some of our most beautiful spots. All parkruns and junior parkruns are free, timed and 5km distances. They happen weekly at 25 of our places.

Runners competing in the Great North Run

Take part in the Great North Run 2020 

Want to run the iconic Great North Run this year? We're looking for supporters to take part and raise money for the places that make us feel special. Sign up now and run the Great North Run 2020 for the National Trust.

Run the Great North Run for us

Inspiring places to run

Group running session at Barafundle Bay, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire

Our top coastal running spots 

Countless miles of trails lay waiting to be explored with wildlife around every corner, not to mention those views.

Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland

Runs with a view 

When it comes to sensational views, treadmills cannot compete with our trails. Cheddar Gorge, Fountains Abbey, Hadrian's Wall, Rhossili Bay, Dark Peak... just a few of our most awe-inspiring places to run.

Enjoy the river and fell run at Sizergh

Running in beautiful places 

Every week, thousands of people run at Trust places, from historic parkland to wild countryside.

Lyme Park, Cheshire

Top tips for how to improve your running personal best 

Whether you’re new to running or keen to make a step up in distance, discover some top tips to help you achieve your goals from our official outdoor partner, Cotswold Outdoor.

Take part in a group run at many of our places

Be part of the pack with RunTogether 

Whether you need motivation to get started, want to push yourself or just explore, RunTogether groups and routes are a great way to reach your goals. We have many groups with trained run leaders already limbering up at National Trust places across England.

Get involved
Runner on the South West Coast Path, Studland, Dorset

Get a head start 

Our recommended retailer Cotswold Outdoor has lots of specialist running gear and expert knowledge to share for all kinds of runners.

Expert advice and kit

Discover our countryside

Revitalise your senses as you explore our hills, valleys, woodlands and rivers

More to explore