Explore our running breaks
Ready for a running adventure? Get your trainers on, get warmed up and experience the great outdoors.
Running through fields, along tracks and pounding the trails in the city, on the coast or in the countryside on a running holiday, opens the way to some of the most charming locations in England and Wales. Suited to all levels, you will get to explore scenery in a completely different way on many different routes.
Stay in a YHA hostel. Our historic and unique properties are perfectly positioned in the best locations for running holidays, where you will meet friendly people and come back quality accommodation, practical facilities, and yummy food. We'll always make sure you have an exciting adventure.
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Self-guided maps
Looking for inspiration for your next running holiday? You can download maps and route guides from many of our hostels — picking your difficulty level from easy to more challenging. All our self-guided maps start and end at a YHA hostel. What could be more convenient!
View some of our popular running blog posts
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Lake District running guide
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