Trust10 trail runs

Runners on the woodland trail at Kingston Lacy, Dorset — Visitors running through a woodland trail | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Fancy a run around an ancient World Heritage Site or through varied and rugged landscapes? Our free monthly 10k Trust10 trail runs are a great way to get some exercise, make friends and enjoy nature.

What is Trust10 all about?

Trust10 events are all about the experience of running at National Trust places full of nature, beauty and history, whether you’re training for a challenge or looking for a sociable jog in the fresh air.

The runs take place on the fourth Sunday of every month, with an 8.30am registration and a 9am start time. If monitoring your running time is important to you, please remember to bring your own timing device.

Blickling Estate, Norfolk: Starting at 9.30am, the free monthly trail runs at Blickling are a great way to make new friends and build on your running experience around our multi-use trail.Join a Trust10 event at Blickling
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire: Clumber Park's free Trust10 trail run consists of two 5k loops with lake and woodland scenery, and heads over the historic ornamental bridge. It's a great way to stretch your legs, meet new people and explore nature.Join a Trust10 event at Clumber Park
Comer Woods, Dudmaston, Shropshire: Explore the wider Dudmaston estate on one of the free monthly Trust10 trail runs at Comer Woods. The route is made up of two loops, so you've got the option of completing 4km or the full 10km course.Join a Trust10 event at Comer Woods
Derrymore House, County Armagh: Join our 10km run at Derrymore House, which involves two gently sloping 5km loops. Pass through grassy pastures and tranquil woodland in this green oasis overlooking the Mourne Mountains.Join a Trust10 event at Derrymore House

Runners in a landscape, with an ancient burial mound behind them — The monthly 10k trail run, Trust10, is an opportunity to explore the wider Avebury landscape, Wiltshire | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

Godolphin, Cornwall: Explore the estate of Godolphin on this fun, friendly and free waymarked Trust10 trail. Runners of all abilities can test themselves on this run, with a 5km route also available for those who want to build up to the 10k gradually.Join a Trust10 event at Godolphin
Golden Cap, Dorset: Between March and October, push yourself on this 10k trail over Golden Cap, around Langdon Woods and back along the coastal path. It's a challenging multi-terrain run involving steep climbs and uneven, muddy paths.Join a Trust10 event at Golden Cap
Ormesby Hall, North Yorkshire: Lace up your running shoes and tackle this 10k trail run, which takes you up through the farmland and woods, down the drive and through the Pennyman Woods at Ormesby Hall.Join a Trust10 event at Ormesby Hall
Pentire, Cornwall: Explore the Cornish headland while enjoying the challenging Pentire Trust10 run. This route follows a rugged section of the South West Coast Path with the reward of far-reaching coastal views including of the Rumps.Join a Trust10 event at Pentire

A group of runners running through the long grass in a wooded area — Visitors running through long grass | © National Trust Images / John Millar

Polesden Lacey, Surrey: Whether you're a seasoned runner or just moving into long distance running, this 10k circular route is suitable for all abilities. It takes you through the Polesden Lacey Estate and across Ranmore Common.Join a Trust10 event at Polesden Lacey
Stourhead, Wiltshire: From March to October, more experienced runners might want to test themselves at the Trust10 event at Stourhead. It's a challenging, multi-terrain run involving some public roads.Join a Trust10 event at Stourhead
Stowe Gardens: Is it a 10k day or something shorter? This Trust10 offers a unique chance to run a looped route on the paths of Stowe’s 18th-century landscape garden. With a Palladian Bridge and many temples and monuments within sight, this will be a route that keeps revealing more each month.Join a Trust10 event at Stowe Gardens
Studland Bay, Dorset: Challenge yourself on the Studland Bay Trust10 run with its far-reaching coastal views. This 10k trail is an invigorating multi-terrain run along part of the sandy beach, followed by a steep climb up Ballard Down and past Old Harry Rocks.Join a Trust10 event at Studland Bay

Three female runners running along a track through parkland towards the camera

Trust10 trail run frequently asked questions

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