Running

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

Runners at Lyme Park, Cheshire

Inspiring places to run

Running on St Ives beach, Cornwall

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.

Nostell Priory parkrun

Running in beautiful places 

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

Running groups and events
Night running at Nostell, West Yorkshire

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.

Join a Night Run event near you
Runners out on a jog at a National Trust estate

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.

Lyme Park, Cheshire

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 24 of our places.

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.

Runners on a night run
Running 

Top tips for night running

Make the most of your night running experiences with these handy hints and tips from our official outdoor partner, Cotswold Outdoor.

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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

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