Explore Running 2026 | Love Trails Festival (8-12 July 2027)

01 RUNS & HIKES 02 ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES 03 MUSIC 04 TALKS 05 WELLBEING 06 MOVEMENT 07 KIDS 08 FOOD 09 FILMS 10 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Every adult festival ticket includes a trail race where you can jog, race or hike a 5km, 10km, 16km or 27km distance.

All routes are fully marked and supported with aid stations and a lovingly made wooden medal or memento will be provided at the end. You can also choose to upgrade to an ultra-marathon, or multi-day ultra.

Already bought your ticket? You can log into your bookings page to book your trail race.

Got any questions? Click here for everything you need to know about Trail Races.

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Trail Race

WHEN

10:00 Sunday 5th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 5.5km

ELEVATION

Approx. 153m

PACE

Race, jog, or hike

ROUTE

VIEW ROUTE MAP

EXTRA INFO

Routes are subject to change, and final routes will be released a few weeks before the festival. Please note that the race graphics on this page are for a general outline only, and not accurate for navigational purposes.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

Garmin users, check out the official event on Garmin Connect!

ABOUT

This is not just a 5km; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty that defines North Gower, whether you choose to race, run, jog, or hike. Taking place on Sunday, the 5km trail race is a perfect way to close off your running experience at Love Trails Festival, taking in one last scenic wander on the final day of what has hopefully been a magical weekend!

Waving goodbye to the festival village, the route starts along the Wales Coast Path, with views of wild ponies and sheep scattered across the salt marshes. You’ll endure a short climb up onto the sweeping trail above the festival site, before descending back down, finishing amongst the full festival experience, returning to a lovingly made wooden medal, designed and made right here in the Gower Peninsula.

This route is fully marked with directional signage, so there’s no need to navigate, just follow the signs!

There are no aid stations on this route, so pack snacks, water, and enjoy the journey!

Run

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

11:00 Saturday 4th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 10km

ELEVATION

Approx. 307km

PACE

Race, jog or hike

ROUTE

VIEW ROUTE MAP

EXTRA INFO

This route has one aid station, approximately 6km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

Routes are subject to change, and final routes will be released a few weeks before the festival. Please note that the race graphics on this page are for a general outline only, and not accurate for navigational purposes.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

Garmin users, check out the official event on Garmin Connect!

ABOUT

This 10km trail race can be raced, run, or walked, alone or with friends. However you fancy tackling it, scenic splendour awaits.

Heading straight out of the festival site on Saturday morning, the route travels across compact dusty trails (with a bit of mud!) over the wild expanse of Cefn Bryn, dropping down to the peaceful village of Reynoldston, beaming with Welsh charm. Here, you can expect a well stocked aid station, brimming with snacks and hydration, and your halfway marker before the descent down past Arthur’s Stone, returning to the buzz of our festival site. With varied terrain and endless views, you can expect a blend of uphill excitement and downhill exhilaration, all in equal measure.

As with all our trail races, you’ll start and finish amidst the energy of the festival site, with a whole programme of live music and post-run celebrations to follow. This is a fully supported route with marshals and one aid station.

Run

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km, 16km or 27km)

TYPE

Trail Race

WHEN

09:00 Friday 3rd July

DISTANCE

Approx. 16km

ELEVATION

Approx. 450m

ROUTE

VIEW ROUTE MAP

EXTRA INFO

This route will have one aid station approximately 6-8km.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

ABOUT

Brand new for 2025, offering you a middle distance trail race to kick off your weekend at Love Trails Festival. You'll head straight out from in-front of the main stage, with festival goers cheering you from the start line, before the climb up onto Cefn Bryn and the quintessential village of Reynoldston. This trail race is the perfect distance for those who want to go longer than 10km, but aren't quite ready for the 27km option. There are plenty of runnable parts to this route, with varying technical sections to keep you on your toes.

Run

Gower Coast Classic - Salomon 27km (Saturday 09:30)

One trail race included in the price of your ticket (choose 5km, 10km or 26.5km)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

09:30 Saturday 4th July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 26.6km

ELEVATION

Approx. 955m

PACE

Race, jog or hike

EXTRA INFO

This route has three aid stations, at approximately 11km 15km and 23km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

ABOUT

Get ready for a running adventure that goes far beyond the ordinary half marathon, not just in distance, but in breathtaking scenery, complete with a zesty amount of elevation!

Runners will start and finish at the Love Trails Festival site, with high energy music (and the crowds to match). The route unfolds by summiting Llanmadoc Hill with panoramic views that stretch across the peninsula. From here, runners will head towards the famous Worms Head, traversing Rhossili Downs where the terrain opens up into expansive grassy plains dotted with wildflowers. With well-defined trails and views of vast golden beaches, this route takes in the absolute best of the Gower Peninsula. Runners can expect two fantastically stocked aid stations on this route keeping that morale and energy level sky high at roughly 10km and 15km. This is a fully marked and supported route.

Run

Ultra-Trail Gower Peninsula® (Friday 08:00)

TYPE

Race

WHEN

08:00 Friday 3rd July

START POINT

Festival site

DISTANCE

Approx. 52km

ELEVATION

Approx. 1309m

PACE

Race, jog or hike

ROUTE

VIEW ROUTE MAP

EXTRA INFO

This route has three aid stations at approximately 10km, 26km and 39km.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

ABOUT

Lace up your trail shoes and embark on the UKs most beautiful Ultra-Marathon route, immersed in a landscape with rugged coastal cliffs, golden sandy beaches of Oxwich Bay, and the lush rolling moorland of Cefn Bryn.

Starting early on Friday morning, with the festival crowds applauding your start line, the route winds its way over to South Gower where you’ll take in the clear waters of Three Cliffs Bay. You’ll then travel West along the Wales Coast Path, traversing the entire rugged coastline, panoramic sea views to your left, before eventually reaching the iconic Rhossili Bay, and being treated to the sight of Europe's third best beach! You’ll then climb up over the hills of Rhossili Downs, an area steeped in history and heritage, before winding your way through the quaint villages of Llangennith and Llanmaddoc.

As the day gradually unfolds and the miles tick away, runners can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience that not only tests your endurance but also allows you to connect with the awe-inspiring beauty of the Gower Peninsula - a truly unforgettable setting for an ultra-marathon.

This is a fully supported route and includes three aid stations, stocked full of fuel & hydration to keep you going.

Run

TYPE

Race

WHEN

08:00 Friday 3rd July and 11:00 Saturday 4th July

DISTANCE

Approx. 79km (52km + 27km)

ELEVATION

Approx. 2264m (1309m + 955m)

EXTRA INFO

On day one, this route has three aid stations at approximately 9.36km, 26km and 43km. On day two, you'll have two aid stations, at approximately 10km and 20km into the route.

To keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone’s safety, there will be cut-off times at each aid station. These are generous and based on a hiking pace - not running. Our goal is for the event to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants, whether you're hiking, jogging, or mixing both.

If you have a festival ticket, you can book your trail race by logging into your bookings here. Trail Races must be booked in advance, and we can't allow entries on the day.

Click here for everything you need to know about trail races!

ABOUT

Double the days, double the fun, double the adventure. Take your running experience to the next level up in this multi-day adventure that will test your trail running skills, stamina and endurance.

Complete with live-tracking, immediate race results, and a multitude of feast friendly aid stations, this is one sure way to earn the party at Love Trails.

The challenge is to complete a 52km route on Friday 11th July, followed by a 27km distance on Saturday 12th July.

Consider this a journey through time, as you embark on a trail race where each step unveils your potential. Each day includes views of golden sands, lush woodlands, and iconic cliff edges. Completing both days will ensure an epic blend of physical challenges, and the breathtaking beauty of Gower's coastal landscapes.

Day 1 Route

Day 2 Route

Race

Timed Out™ presented by Passenger (Friday 12:00)

Book now

WHEN

12:00 FRIDAY

START POINT

Passenger stand, Main Arena

ABOUT

Timed Out™ presented by Passenger

A Love Trails original race format & concept, est. 2025. And the world's first trail race that stops the clock for the best bits.

THE BIG IDEA:

Every race you've ever run made you rush past the good stuff. Timed Outis the one that doesn’t. You race the legs against the clock. Then, the second you reach an 'aid station', the clock times out. It pauses. And the trail turns into a pop-up festival you're free to soak up for as long as you like — with zero penalty to your time. Think DJ sets, craft workshops, sea dips and yoga classes along the route.

Race hard. Then properly arrive. Socialise. Then do it all over again. It's the only race where stopping is the whole point.

HOW IT WORKS:

01 RACE

Run timed legs across Gower's footpaths, woodland & hilltop single track. Your pace, your race.

02 TIME OUT

Reach an aid-station and the clock pauses. These aren't paper cups and energy gels. They're immersive pop-up experiences built to be lingered in: creative craft workshops & yoga sessions. Stay five minutes or forty five. It won't cost you a second on your race time.

03 REPEAT

Recharged, you toe the line again, time in, and race the next leg towards the next aid-station, and the next reason you'll be in no rush to finish.

Places for this event are offered on a first come, first served basis. Tickets launch Saturday 27th June at 10:00AM.

These races are part of our Indie Race Organiser Showcase, bringing the UK’s most exciting indie organisers to Love Trails Festival for the first time. Sign up in advance, places to each race are available on a first come, first served basis.

Other Indie organisers are leading guided runs at Love Trails Festival; check out Ultra X, Camino Ultra and Air Libre in the Run Experiences section below.

Race

Book now

WHEN

21:00 THURSDAY

HOST

PitchBlack

DISTANCE

15km

ABOUT

A checkpoint based night race along the ancient Cefn Bryn ridgeline. Enter solo or in a team and navigate through the darkness to reach 3 secret checkpoints. Race under the stars and meet us back at HQ for the after-party.

Race

Survive the Loop presented by Mackyard Events | 1KM LOOPS (Friday 13:00)

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HOST

Mackyard Events

ABOUT

Participants will be in survival mode as they take on The Loop, a short, sharp 1km course around the festival site before making it back to Mackyard HQ.

The only catch? Each loop, runners will be eliminated. We will announce the number of runners that will be eliminated before each round and those who cross the line last will be out of the race. For example, if we announce two eliminations, the final two competitors across the line will be eliminated.

This will continue until our grand finale where runners will battle it out for the win. The first person over the line will be crowned the winner and only finisher of The Loop, with everyone else being classed as a DNF (did not finish).

As is customary with Mackyard Events, we will all run the first loop together at a conversational pace to get to know the course and each other. This will not be a race.

No prior knowledge of the course is required. Please wear suitable footwear for a mixture of road and trail and bring your own nutrition and hydration – this is a self-sufficient race. Spectators are highly encouraged!

Can you Survive the Loop?

Run

The Stash Scramble presented by Stash Running | 12KM-16KM (Friday 16:30)

Book now

WHEN

16:30 - 18:30 SATURDAY

HOST

Stash Running

START POINT

Indie Race Start Point

DISTANCE

12-16km

ABOUT

Teams of 2–5 will have 80 minutes to score as many points as possible by navigating to a network of checkpoints. You won’t see the map until the start, where you’ll have 5 minutes to plan your route before setting off.

There are more checkpoints than you can realistically visit, so it’s all about decision making. How far do you go, what do you prioritise, and how do you manage your time? Points increase with distance from the start, and each checkpoint must be stamped to count.

There’ll also be a handful of bonus checkpoints for those willing to take a risk, but make sure you’re back on time...late returns will cost you.

Coming Solo? Perfect, we’ll match people up on the day. It’s more fun that way!

Run

Together As One Loop Experience presented by WhyWeRun | 30KM (Friday 08:00)

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START POINT

Indie Race Start Point

DISTANCE

30km

ABOUT

Inspired by a day at WhyWeRun, this is a 30km trail experience built around connection, challenge, and community.

Together, we’ll take on three beautiful 10km loops, returning each time to the WhyWeRun basecamp in the heart of the LoveTrails event village. There’ll be time to pause, refuel, rehydrate, reset, and head back out again, supported by our incredible WhyWeRun community every step of the way.

This is not a race. No podiums. No pace pressure. Just good people, shared miles, and the chance to experience what running can feel like when you remove expectation and show up as yourself.

Whether you want to challenge yourself to go further than you’ve ever gone before, spend time on the trails with like-minded people, or simply discover what WhyWeRun is all about, you are welcome. If 30km feels like a big step, that’s exactly why we’re doing it this way: together, supported, and one loop at a time.

Run it steady, social, punchy, reflective, or a mix of everything. Come ready to take on the full 30km, and we’ll help you get there one loop at a time, because sometimes all it takes is the support to complete just one more loop.

Please bring a running pack, vest, belt, or something suitable to carry what you need for each 10km loop.

There will be nutrition and drinks available to try at the WhyWeRun basecamp/checkpoint at the end of each loop.

Included in all tickets, Love Trails Running Experiences are unlimited, immersive runs taking place throughout the weekend.

Curated by Love Trails alongside world-class crews, athletes, artists and brands, these experiences combine running with music, movement, storytelling, wellbeing, adventure and surprise, to create once-in-a-lifetime moments on the trails.

Run

A Note To The Runners w/Josh Lynott | 4KM

WHEN

Thursday 20:00, Friday 19:30, Saturday 09:00

HOST

Josh Lynott

START POINT

A Note To The Runners Board

DISTANCE

4km

ABOUT

Trail Run into poetry and discussion with Josh Lynott.

Each runner will be given a unique bib for the run, this will double as their page to write poetry on once the run is finished.

Run

ABOUT

The Alpine Run Project (ARP) is a trail running community and mentorship programme for 16-20 year olds, built around adventure, travel, and the power of movement. Founded to bridge the gap between inner cities and the great outdoors, ARP empowers young people to explore new landscapes, discover the benefits of running in nature, and find their community.

Run

HOST

Sha Hussain

START POINT

Be Outside, Be Moving Mural

DISTANCE

4km

ABOUT

Join Sha Hussain, mindset and run coach, for an energising 4K trail run. Along the way, we’ll pause for a mindful moment, check in on wellbeing, and do short reflective exercises designed to boost mindset and outlook on everyday life. This run is all about moving, connecting, and taking simple tools from the trail into your daily routine.

Run

Dark Skies Good People presented by Camino Ultra | 15KM

WHEN

Friday 22:00, Saturday 22:00

START POINT

Indie Event Start Point

DISTANCE

15km

ABOUT

This is a social adventure, not a race.

We'll move at a conversational pace and encourage everyone to stay together, with plenty of opportunities to stop, regroup and soak it all in. Nobody gets left behind.

Where possible, we'd love participants to bring their own head torch and dress appropriately for the conditions. The weather and terrain can be unpredictable, and being prepared helps everyone enjoy the experience.

Expect a social night trail run with good people, good conversation and, hopefully, some beautiful views.

We'll be taking you to the highest point on the Gower, where, on a clear night, we may be treated to views stretching all the way across to Devon. We'll march you all the way to the top of the hill, and then march you all the way back down again.

This is a moderate-to-difficult trail run, with a mixture of climbing, descending and uneven terrain. While the pace will be relaxed, participants should be comfortable spending time on the trails after dark.

Hosted by Camino Ultra's experienced run leaders and coaches, this is an opportunity to slow down, share some miles, enjoy the night sky and experience a different side of the festival.

Dark skies. Good people. A little adventure.

Run

Book now

WHEN

Saturday, 17:30

HOST

Everleaf

START POINT

Run Flags 2

DISTANCE

8km

ABOUT

Join Everleaf non-alcoholic aperitifs for a relaxed 7km run to the seaside and back for afternoon Marine Spritzes at the bar.

The run will be inclusive, going at the pace of the slowest runner (or splitting into two groups if there’s a wide range of speeds), with plenty of running chat and plant spotting for anyone interested.
Led by Kellie Branagan, endurance triathlete @kellie.branagan. Alongside her personal journey, she is passionate about creating a welcoming triathlon community for women triathletes of all abilities, showing the girls can do it too.

Everleaf are celebrating their three aperitifs, Marine, Mountain and Forest, with three runs inspired by their flavours over three days join us for one or all three!
Everleaf Marine goodie bags for all participants. Temporary leaf tattoos optional 🌿

Run

Book now

WHEN

Sunday, 15:30

HOST

Everleaf

DISTANCE

4km

ABOUT

Join Everleaf non-alcoholic aperitifs for a relaxed 4km route through the woods for this forest-themed run, with pre-dinner Forest spritzes at the bar afterwards.

The run will be inclusive, going at the pace of the slowest runner (or splitting into two groups if there’s a wide range of speeds), with plenty of running chat and plant spotting for anyone interested.
Led by Steph Evans, nutritionist, PT and triathlete @healthy.stephanie. Steph qualified for the 70.3 world champs in her first race at the distance, and is currently training for IM Leeds in August. She shares lots of training and nutrition tips on her channels (and is a big coffee / chocolate / Everleaf fan!).

Everleaf are celebrating their three aperitifs, Marine, Mountain and Forest, with three runs inspired by their flavours over three days join us for one or all three!
Everleaf Forest goodie bags for all participants. Temporary leaf tattoos optional 🍁

Run

Book now

WHEN

Saturday, 17:30

HOST

Everleaf

START POINT

Run Flags 2

DISTANCE

8km

ABOUT

Join Everleaf non-alcoholic aperitifs for a relaxed 8km run on a scenic marked route with some great vistas from a couple of hills/view points, before returning for some pre-dinner Mountain Spritzes at the bar.

The run will be inclusive, going at the pace of the slowest runner (or splitting into two groups if there’s a wide range of speeds), with plenty of running chat and plant spotting for anyone interested.
Led by Paul Mathew Everleaf’s founder, bartender, plant enthusiast and trail runner @everleaf_paul. Paul currently lives in Iceland, where he loves trail running around the mountains and lava fields - which is why he’s leading our “mountain” run!

Everleaf are celebrating their three aperitifs, Marine, Mountain and Forest, with three runs inspired by their flavours over three days join us for one or all three!
Everleaf Mountain goodie bags for all participants. Temporary leaf tattoos optional 🍃

Run

Gravel Create Workshop x Salomon — Bandana Stamp Run / Tee Colour Run | 5km

ABOUT

Slow your running pace and seek inspiration running along the trails, to discover our picturesque secret customising station, where you can unleash your creativity.
Two different workshop options of customising a free tee or bandana to make it as unique as you are, using prints, pens or the simply the nature around you.

Run

Gravel InFocus Photography Run x Salomon | 6km

ABOUT

Get ready to capture your running moments! No screens, no scrolling, no second guessing every shot, just you, the running moment and that satisfying click of the shutter. Join our photography run and receive digital copies of your running photos that you can enjoy & share with friends and upload to win Salomon shoes!

Run

Jubel Beer Mile Relay World Championships

ABOUT

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a Beer Mile Relay World Champion? Then get a team together for this crazy, booze-fuelled 400-metre relay race (non-alcoholic beer is available, but you still have to deal with the bubbles!).

Compete against hundreds of worthy opponents in the Beer Mile Relay World Championships, taking place on Saturday afternoon at Love Trails 2026.

Teams of four go head-to-head to see who can down a beer the quickest and complete a mile.
One person from each team drinks a can of beer, and then runs 400m, then the next person goes, in a relay format. The first team to complete the mile wins. Sounds easy, right? It’s really not.

On the other hand, if you think you can chug 4 beers and do the entire mile by yourself, fill your boots!

Limited slots available and sign up opens soon.

Run

WHEN

Saturday, 08:30

HOST

Hermen Dange

START POINT

Main Stage

DISTANCE

4.5km

ABOUT

Fun social run, suitable for all abilities. A chance to experience the vibes we bring to our run club with Hermen Dange.

Run

Mafia Moves: The Joy of Moving Together | 6KM

WHEN

Friday, 08:30

HOST

Andre Coggins

START POINT

Be Outside, Be Moving Mural

DISTANCE

6km

ABOUT

Mafia Moves invites you into a high‑vibe, heart‑led running experience that celebrates the joy, connection and energy that only community can create. Led by Andre Coggins, this session blends movement, play, reflection and togetherness - reminding us why running feels better when we do it side by side.

Expect a mix of light trail running, interactive moments, group challenges and shared reflections that highlight how community can lift us, shape us and carry us further than we ever go alone. This is movement for joy, movement for belonging, and movement for the future we’re building together.

All paces welcome. All vibes welcome. Come as you are. Leave feeling part of something bigger.

Run

Midnight Runners - Party Run powered by Salomon | 5KM

WHEN

Saturday, 17:30

HOST

Midnight Runners

START POINT

Main Stage

DISTANCE

4.5km

ABOUT

Are you ready to show us who the real kings and queens of the jungle are? In a twist on the classic Midnight Runners party run, we want to see you in your best jungle-themed costumes! Can't wait to hear you ROAR!

Run

Midnight Runners x Love Trails: Run to Rave

WHEN

Friday, 15:00

HOST

Midnight Runners

START POINT

Main Stage

ABOUT

Expect a bite-sized, easy-paced run, plenty of good vibes, fun exercise stops, finishing with a celebratory rave that captures the spirit of Love Trails and starts the weekend off in style!

Run

WHEN

Friday 15:00, Saturday 15:00

HOST

The Movement Project; Tina Afiyan-Breiová; Neil Frankel; Matt Bagwell

ABOUT

A unique meditative guided run to deeply connect with ourselves and the environment we move through with Tina Afiyan Breiova, Rachel Love, alongside Matt Bagwell & Neil Frankel from The Movement Project.

A mass meditation to open and close with a sprinkling of guided mindful moments along a mindful run on a route that will inspire you to see the world differently.

Run

More than just running [good energy vibes] with Becky Briggs | 4KM

WHEN

Friday, 08:00

HOST

Becky Briggs

START POINT

Run Flags 1 (FFH)

DISTANCE

4km

ABOUT

More than just running. Let’s go for a good energy filled run, think music, connection, and most importantly an opportunity to LOOK UP.

Run

Passenger x Sole Clinic - Reflection Run | 10KM

ABOUT

A reflective 10km journaling run with guided prompts around gratitude, adventure, and making the most of life.

Run

Passenger x Take it Easy Lab Hike with Passenger and Dan Wheeler | 4KM

ABOUT

The Passenger x Take It Easy Lab Film Camera Library is your chance to capture Love Trails, the analogue way.

Borrow a 35mm film camera from the Passenger stand for a few hours, snap your favourite moments across the weekend, then return it to be developed by the lab in Leeds after the festival. Your photos will become part of a live digital memory library — a shared collection of muddy adventures, late-night magic, new friends, and everything in between.

From sunrise runs and campsite chaos to new friendships and late-night moments, every roll becomes part of a collective visual diary of your weekend.

Life is short. Shoot film.

Run

ABOUT

The much-loved Love Trails Pub Crawl Run is back this year and it's self-guided!

A fond favourite among social runners, trail explorers and ale enthusiasts alike, this unique adventure takes you on a journey between some of Gower's most iconic pubs. Along the route, you'll visit The Britannia in Llanmadoc, The King's Head in Llangennith, The King Arthur beneath the slopes of Cefn Bryn, as well as the Welcome Inn and the Dolphin Inn.

Running daily throughout the festival, participants can collect their Pub Crawl Run card from the Information Point before setting off. Choose your own adventure by completing the route either clockwise or anticlockwise, at your own pace.

Whether you're joining friends or making new ones along the way, this is a chance to experience the stunning trails, warm hospitality and rich character that make the Gower Peninsula so special. Run, walk, socialise and soak up the atmosphere as you discover some of the region's most traditional and welcoming pubs.

Run

Run to Creative Writing with Raziq Rauf | 4KM

ABOUT

Did you know that there are scientific links between moving your body and being your most creative self? Join Raziq Rauf of Running Sucks to find out the method to your future madness.

Run

HOST

Ryan Stephens

ABOUT

Running to the sea from the Love Trails Festival site is the quintessential run-to-wild-swim experience. There’s nothing quite like it on a glorious summer’s day.

Join expert sea dipper Ryan Stephens and breathwork facilitator and yogi's Leo Oppenheim and Rachael Love on the beach for this powerful session. Begin with a pre-run warm-up on the main stage before heading out on the trails to Broughton Bay for yoga, breathwork, sound therapy and a sea dip.

You can also choose to hike to this session, departing from the Castle one hour earlier.

Run

ABOUT

Please note: this is a bookable activity, check here for availability.

Tŷ Sawna is a wood-fired, beachside sauna experience based on the coastline of Oxwich Bay, Gower. We’re all about getting people outside, connecting to nature, and creating space to slow down, switch off, and feel really good.

At Love Trails, we’re bringing our self-guided Run to Sauna experience, swapping the finish line for fire, heat, and salty sea air. You’ll guide yourself through the coastal landscape using our GPX route, arriving at the saunas just in time to sink into a well-earned post-run exhale.

This experience includes a 55-minute sauna session at Tŷ Sawna and a self-guided 10km run or hike from the festival site to Oxwich Bay. A GPX file of the route will be shared with you ahead of the festival and included in your e-ticket.

Please allow around 1 hour 45 minutes to reach Tŷ Sawna before your booked session. We recommend bringing a towel, swimwear, water, snacks, and a backup payment method for any unexpected transport needs.

Please note that you will need to make your own way back to the festival site after your sauna session. If you have any questions during the festival, please visit the Information Point.

Run

ABOUT

RUN-N-RAVE is a running party combining fitness, music, and social connection for an unforgettable start to the day. Founded by two DJs who love a good party but hate staying out late, we rock Berlin every week with an all-levels easy run, a FLINTA-led workout, and beats and treats after.

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Sample the Trail presented by Merrell | 8KM

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An 8KM run where the trail becomes the soundtrack.

Join Merrell and Rinse FM for a 8KM run with a difference. Along the way, we’ll capture sounds from the trail, before bringing them back to base where a Rinse FM DJ will sample them live into a one of a kind track.

Back at the Merrell stand, keep the creative juices flowing at our personalisation station, where you can customise your kit and take a piece of the experience home with you

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Slow N Social with Passenger x Sole Clinic | 4KM

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A chatty pace easy trot to get you fired up for the day. The aim is to meet new people and enjoy mother nature, simple. We stick together and go at your pace, and everyone is welcome.

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The festival’s official sleep soundtrack, curated for recovery and conducted by the trail Festival sleep can be tricky. The buzz, the music, the late nights and the energy of the day can make it hard to properly switch off.
We’ll share an exclusive curated sleep soundtrack by Rinse FM, hosted in a secret location and created to help you rest, reset and recover in your tent that night.
Sound Wave gives runners the opportunity to tune into the sounds of the trail on a guided coastal run from the festival site to the beach, where they’ll create their own sleep track through a live hydrophone session before unwinding with a cold dip, sauna session, DJ sets, a beach bar and relaxed moments by the sea
A run, a reset and a festival first.

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The Movement Project Run Experience | 4KM

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An immersive guided trail run featuring a number of stops along the way for group movement puzzles, locomotion, breathwork, play and connection with the movement project & Wenning Wang.

Run and move like you've never done before.

The Movement Project was co-founded by Matt Bagwell & Neil Frankel. They run events to move body and mind across the UK.

The Movement Project is a mission to explore what's possible and how we connect to ourselves, the environment that we inhabit and the people around us.

Dive in with us.

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Tenzing presents FIRE VS FOCUS: Fuel your way | 10km

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Tenzing is back at Love Trails 2026, and we're bringing the Good Energy back to The Gower Peninsula. Lace up, grab a can and get ready to follow the route on a map as you navigate yourself around 11km of scenic trails. How will you take on the run? Fuelled by Fire+ to power your through or locked in with Focus+ to keep the mind sharp. Hit the checkpoints, soak up the views, and see if you've got what it takes to return victorious.

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The Trail Mixer presented by Cotswold Outdoor | 10Km

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Find your next trail sole-mate.

Join Run The Wild for a relaxed 10 km social run designed to bring people together. Throughout the route, we'll be encouraging runners to switch up who they're running alongside - we'll even provide a few conversation starters to help break the ice!

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Join the Ultra X team for a relaxed and social trail run over two days as part of the Love Trails Festival weekend.

Run alongside Ultra X Co-Founder Sam Heward, Senior Marketing & Partnerships Manager Sophie Main, and photographer/videographer Jake Flint.

Along the way, hear stories from behind the scenes of Ultra X events around the world, gain insights into the races, and ask us absolutely anything. Whether you're curious about race preparation, expedition logistics, future events, or life on the trails, we'd love to chat.

These will be chilled, guided group runs with regular stops to keep everyone together, making them accessible and enjoyable for runners of all abilities.

We'll also have some Science in Sport products available at the start for you to try, plus refreshing Tenzing drinks waiting for you at the finish.

What to Bring - What you carry is entirely up to you, but we recommend bringing: Water, nutrition or gels, suitable trail running gear. As always, be prepared for all weather conditions - we know how unpredictable the UK can be!

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Trail Karaoke presented by Merrell | 5KM

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A chaotic 5K trail run with music, mates and absolutely no pressure to hit the right notes.

We’ll kick things off with a DJ set from Rinse FM before heading out onto the trail for a high-energy run powered by music and movement.

The first 40 runners to arrive will get a free beer before we bring the energy back to the Merrell stand for more sounds from Rinse FM.

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Also included in all tickets, our Hike Experiences offer a slower, more reflective way to explore the landscape.

Curated by Love Trails and working alongside a ton of cutting-edge crews, our Hike Experiences combine everything you'd expect from connecting with nature and time out on the trails with some very, very special twists.

Hike

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Athene Club is a multi-faceted space and community group connecting women with the outdoors. Whether through hikes, running, meditation, or educational workshops, the collective is the grassroots of a growing sisterhood with a passion for exploring nature's active potential within our communities and beyond. Founded in 2021 by photographers Zaineb Abelque and Olivia Jankowska, the group emerged from their shared adventurous spirit, creative bond, and a mutual recognition of the lack of safe, inclusive spaces for women to connect and hang out in London. Through their friendship and vision, they built a community focused on cultivating meaningful connections and encouraging women to embrace and explore the outdoors.

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Join Sha Hussain, mindset and run coach, for a relaxed, inspiring hike through the beautiful Gower trails. Along the way, we’ll pause for a one-minute mindful moment, check in on our wellbeing, and explore practical ways to turn small, consistent actions into big results. Drawing on insights from Atomic Habits by James Clear, Sha will share tips on how to embrace disappointment, harness the power of marginal gains, and build habits that truly stick.
This isn’t just a hike — it’s a chance to move, reflect, and leave with tools to carry the energy and clarity of the weekend into your everyday life. Walk, breathe, and discover how small steps can lead to lasting change.

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Swap the stage for the trail and join Oli Steadman on a guided walk through nature. Stopping along the way, Oli will explore themes of biodiversity, conservation and wellbeing, sharing stories, science and songs that reveal the deep connections between healthy ecosystems and healthy people. A thoughtful and inspiring journey for anyone curious about the natural world and our place within it.

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Garmin Waypoint Challenge [Self-Guided] | 10KM

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Book At Stand

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Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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Garmin

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Win the chance to take home a Garmin smartwatch with Garmin’s Waypoint Challenge.

Pick up your challenge postcard from the Garmin stand, borrow a Garmin watch, and head out on a 10km self-guided hike where the route is revealed as you go.

There’s no map— instead, you’ll navigate from waypoint to waypoint using your Garmin, unlocking each next location along the route. At each of the waypoints, stamp your postcard before hiking on to the next stop.

Complete the challenge and return your fully stamped postcard to the Garmin stand to be entered into the prize draw for the chance to win with Garmin.

You can start anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm and should allow a few hours to complete the route.

As this is an unguided experience, please bring water and wear suitable footwear and clothing for the route and weather conditions. Participants should feel comfortable navigating independently using the Garmin device provided.

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Join us for a morning hike along the Gower coastline ending at Broughton Bay, one of the area’s most spectacular swim spots. Led by Hiked Up, and supported by The North Face, this is a relaxed walk designed to get the legs and lungs working, and reset your body and mind for the day ahead. We'll move at a sociable pace, with time along the route to luxuriate in the coastal landscape and connect with others on the hike. At Broughton Bay a refreshing dip is optional before we head back to The North Face activation space for a light bite and drink on us.

The route: 14km

Please bring water, hiking boots/shoes with ankle support and good tread (or borrow a test pair from The North Face activation space) and suitable clothes for the weather conditions (e.g. fleece jacket/warm layers, waterproof jacket & trousers, gloves, hat etc.), suncream and optional swimsuit and towel.

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Did you know that there are scientific links between moving your body and being your most creative self? Join Raziq Rauf of Running Sucks to find out the method to your future madness.

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Hiking to the sea from the Love Trails Festival site is the quintessential hike-to-wild-swim experience. There’s nothing quite like it on a glorious summer’s day.

Join expert sea dipper Ryan Stephens and breathwork facilitator and yogi's Leo Oppenheim and Rachael Love on the beach for this powerful session. Meet at the Castle Lawn before heading out on the trails to Broughton Bay for yoga, breathwork, sound therapy and a sea dip.

You can also choose to run to this session, departing from the Main Stage after a pre-run warm up an hour later.

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Love Trails and hiked.up are teaming up for a sunset hike to follow a scenic loop, moving at a social pace and making space for connection, conversation, and a little adventure along the way.

No race, no pressure. Just good people, golden light, and trails that'll stop you in your tracks.

Back to basecamp just in time for the party.

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This guided hike invites participants to slow down, tune in, and experience movement through a different lens - one rooted in breath, presence, and connection to nature.

Designed with a feel-good, inclusive pace, the session blends gentle hiking with guided breathwork and mindfulness practices. Along the route, we’ll pause at key moments to explore simple but powerful grounding techniques - encouraging participants to step out of autopilot and into a more embodied experience of movement.

The session acknowledges that for many, especially those coming from busy or urban environments, slowing down or engaging with breath can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable at first. This space is designed to gently challenge that, offering accessible tools that participants can take beyond the festival - into training, recovery, and everyday life.

Rooted in the Wild Luna ethos, this is about connection over performance: to self, to others, and to the environment around us.

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Join Oli Steadman on this hike experience to blend adventure with creativity. You'll receive an envelope at the start, which you'll open to reveal a surprise list of locations to visit. An accompanied hike, with commentary about the habitats & biodiversity we encounter along the way.

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Join us for an evening hike along the magical Gower coastline, taking in the landscape in all its golden-hour glory. Led by Hiked Up and supported by The North Face, this is a relaxed group walk centred on the joy of being outdoors, good conversation with like-minded souls and the pursuit of the postcard sunset. We'll move at a sociable pace, stopping along the way to appreciate the natural beauty. The hike returns to The North Face activation space for a free drink on us, to set you up for the evening ahead.

The route: 10km

Please bring water, hiking boots/shoes with ankle support and good tread (or borrow a test pair from The North Face activation space) and suitable clothes for the weather conditions (e.g. fleece jacket/warm layers, waterproof jacket & trousers, gloves, hat etc.).

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Hike with the Five Points Family through the Welsh hills and end at the Falcon, Fox & Hare for a live jam celebrating community and connection. The landscape becomes the muse for a deeply spiritual jam - hypnotic rhythms, droney grooves, trance-inducing sounds. No audience here, just participants. Come ready to move, sing, and be part of something spontaneous and joyful.

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Tales & Tips with the ultimate endurance athlete presented by Cotswold Outdoor | 7KM

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Tales and tips from the ultimate endurance athlete
Join endurance adventurer Jamie Ramsay for a guided hike and hear stories from his incredible 17,000km self-supported journey the length of the Americas. Expect adventure tales, hard-earned lessons, and practical tips from a life spent pushing the limits outdoors.

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An immersive guided hike which starts with a movement immersion in The Big Stretch. The run itself features a number of stops along the way for an exploration of movement puzzles, locomotion, breathwork, play and connection with the movement project & Wenning Wang. The whole experience lasts for 3 hours but feel free to drop in to this session or the closing one at the Castle even if you don't fancy a hike.

Run and move like you've never done before.

The Movement Project was co-founded by Matt Bagwell & Neil Frankel. They run events to move body and mind across the UK.

The Movement Project is a mission to explore what's possible and how we connect to ourselves, the environment that we inhabit and the people around us.

Dive in with us.

Included in all tickets, We are showcasing grassroots run/hike crews and outdoor collectives shaping the future of movement culture. Join their community runs/hikes at the festival and get to know what they are all about.

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10 Iron Women | Run The Miles, Earn The Sea Dip | 14KM

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10IronWomen is a female and non-binary endurance community focused on addressing the gender imbalance in long distance triathlon. It is a growing community that brings together women and non-binary athletes who share a passion for endurance sport and supporting one another. They are heading out this weekend for a run to sea dip and welcome new participants who are interested in joining future challenges.

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Bath Fit Fam will be hosting a HIIT and Run session, combining a high-energy HIIT workout followed by a social run. This is a vibrant Bath-based community focused on health and wellness, offering fitness sessions, pop-up events, and a supportive space that brings locals together. The aim is to build connection, motivation, and consistency through movement, helping people of all levels enjoy fitness in a welcoming and uplifting environment.

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Bermondsey Street Runners | Social Run Club | 10KM

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Join Bermondsey Street Runners at Love Trails Festival for a relaxed 10km social run at an easy, conversational pace. Bermondsey Street Runners is a community-driven wellness group bringing together local residents, fitness enthusiasts, and changemakers to improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing in Bermondsey and beyond. What began as a running club has evolved into an inclusive movement offering weekly runs, yoga, wellness workshops, and community events designed to make wellbeing accessible and enjoyable for all. Whether you’re a regular runner or just getting started, everyone is welcome to connect, move together, and be part of a healthier, happier, more connected community.

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Brighton Running Girls (BRG) | The Ultimate Girly Run | 5KM

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The ultimate girly run has officially landed at Love Trails, hosted by Brighton Running Girls in collaboration with Girl Gang Swansea. This women’s only social run brings together a relaxed, social-paced 4.5km along the Gower coast, designed around connection over competition, where everyone moves together a,nd no one gets left behind. Expect a halfway stop to regroup, chat, and soak up the views, followed by iced coffees from Jimmy’s at the finish - a feel-good celebration of movement, confidence, and community. With glitter, bows, and girly anthems setting the tone, it’s a light, friendly run focused on easygoing movement, shared energy, and the reminder that running is always better together.

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City House Hash Harriers | Run to Beer | 9KM

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1 x 9KM Run

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Friday

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Join the legendary, annual Love Trails City Hash House Harriers run - the “drinking club with a running problem” for an adventure like no other. This isn’t your usual run; you’ll follow a trail laid by the Hare. It all finishes in a lively circle where stories are shared, questionable decisions are celebrated, and runners are rewarded for the chaos and shenanigans they’ve managed to get into on the trail.

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Deaf Run Club | Run & Learn Sign Language | 5KM

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A one-of-a-kind running club dedicated to promoting the physical, social, and mental well-being of deaf people and their peers, DRC Run hosts free weekly sessions that are fun, inclusive, and suitable for all abilities. At Love Trails, they will also be hosting a run to the BSL Games, bringing the community together through movement, connection, and celebration.

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Join the Great Gower Hike to Pub, hosted by Dykes Who Hike x Waypoint Crew, bringing together two London hiking communities for a relaxed adventure in the Gower.

Waypoint Crew is London’s adventure community who want to escape London, push their limits and make real friendships. The crew takes on big hikes and epic mountains. With qualified guides leading every trip, it’s about challenge and saying yes to more life.

Dykes Who Hike is a relaxed hiking group for LGBTQ+ women, trans and non-binary people to connect and enjoy the outdoors, focusing on easy-paced, sociable walks where conversation and connection come first and no one is left behind.

This special festival edition brings both communities together for a scenic Gower hike ending at the pub, with good views, good company, and an easygoing atmosphere.

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Embankment Run Club | The Britannia Inn Gower Run | 11KM

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The Britannia Inn Gower run is being hosted by Embankment Run Club, Nottingham's largest social run crew with over 650 members. Built around bringing the city's runners together and creating a strong community where the miles come second to the social connection, ERC is founded on three simple principles: Running. Community. Beer. This run to the pub captures exactly that spirit - an inclusive, social outing where the journey is just as important as the destination.

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Join ESEA Outdoors UK for a relaxed 4.5km social hike through the beautiful Gower.

Designed as a chance to unwind and spend some quiet time in nature, this easy-paced walk is all about slowing down, meeting new people and enjoying the outdoors together. Along the way, they will share more about our community and our mission to make outdoor spaces more inclusive and welcoming for East & Southeast Asian people in the UK. Come solo or with friends! Everyone is welcome to walk, chat and connect

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GirlGang Swansea | The Ultimate Girly Run | 5KM

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The ultimate girly run has officially landed at Love Trails, hosted by Brighton Running Girls in collaboration with Girl Gang Swansea. This women’s-only social run brings together a relaxed, social-paced 5km along the Gower coast, designed around connection over competition, where everyone moves together and no one gets left behind. Expect a halfway stop to regroup, chat, and soak up the views, followed by iced coffees from Jimmy’s at the finish - a feel-good celebration of movement, confidence, and community. With glitter, bows, and girly anthems setting the tone, it’s a light, friendly run focused on easygoing movement, shared energy, and the reminder that running is always better together.

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GoodGym will be hosting two runs to beach cleans on Friday and Sunday, with all equipment provided. Participants will run to the beach, take part in a clean-up, and then run back to the festival site. GoodGym is a community of people who combine running, walking, and cycling with helping communities. Their sessions bring together movement and purpose in a way that supports both wellbeing and the environment.

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Good Time Running Club | Run to the Pub | 11KM

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Join Good Time Running Club for an 11km social run to the pub, bringing people together for movement, connection, and good times.

Since 2022, the club has been hosting weekly road and trail runs across Edinburgh with a relaxed, inclusive approach where anyone is welcome, no exceptions. Whether you’ve never laced up running shoes before or you’re a seasoned ultra runner looking for good company, there’s a place for you here. There’s no set pace, pressure, or performance expectations - just easy miles, plenty of chat, the occasional walk break, and post-run food, drinks, and community at the finish.

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1 x 9KM Hike

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Sunday

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Join HIXE and Wet Bandits for a relaxed community hike from the site out to the sea in the stunning Gower Peninsula. A social, easy-going walk open to all paces and abilities, designed for anyone who wants to experience the coastline, connect with others, and enjoy the journey without needing to run it.

HIXE is a welcoming group getting people out of the city and into nature together, while Wet Bandits are the Gower’s OG wild swimming community, bringing people together at the sea for years. This hike blends both communities into one shared adventure - fresh air, sea views, and good energy all the way to the coast.

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Left Handed Giant Run Club | The LHG Run | 8KM

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Left Handed Giant will be hosting an 8km run, followed by a return to the festival site to relax and hang out with like-minded people. LHG is a Bristol-based run club uniting a bunch of beer drinkers with a running problem - casual, fun, and inclusive, with non-drinkers just as welcome to join the sociable chaos and community atmosphere.

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Maverick Run Project | Run Around Arthur's Stone | 10KM

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Friday

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Maverick Run Project is an inclusive UK running community focused on bringing people together through trail running. At this year's Love Trails Festival, the team will be leading a relaxed 10km community run around Arthur's Stone in the beautiful Gower Peninsula. Open to all abilities, the run will be at a friendly, social pace, giving runners the chance to explore stunning trails, connect with like-minded people, and enjoy the outdoors together.

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Mafia Moves Collective | Social Run & Mindfulness | 4KM

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Mafia Moves is hosting a social run at the Castle Lawn followed by a mindfulness session. It’s a chance to get moving together, connect with others, and finish with some time to slow down and reset. The group focuses on empowering people through movement and shared experience, helping members build confidence, form connections, and push themselves in a supportive environment.

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Movement Mumbles is a Mumbles-based fitness and recovery studio known for expert-led training, feel-good energy, and a strong community vibe - bringing people together to move, sweat, and recover better. They’ll be turning up the energy at Love Trails Festival with a high-impact 45-minute HIIT workout designed to challenge, uplift, and leave you buzzing.

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Join Outer Projects for a 4km mindfulness hike designed to bring you back into the present moment. This guided walk blends gentle movement, breathwork, and simple grounding exercises in nature, with space to pause, notice, and reset along the way.

Outer Projects is a vibrant outdoor community connecting people through hiking, running, and adventure, inspiring connection, fun, and shared experiences in nature and beyond.

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Join Overground, a walking group that heads out of London for the day to meet new people and make new friends, driven by a love of connection and the joy of exploring fresh paths. Their walks offer space to unwind, discover new landscapes, and maybe even find a new favourite walking route.

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Queen Square Run Club | Morning Trail Run to Coffee | 4KM

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Friday

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Join Queens Square Club for an easy-paced morning 4km designed to loosen the legs, lift the mood, and set you up for the day ahead. This is a relaxed social run for all levels - no pressure, just good energy, fresh air, and miles shared as a community. Finish back at the festival with discounted coffee exclusively for runners.

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Kick off your festival weekend with an unforgettable Friday evening 4.5km trail run hosted by Ravers2Runners, the original festival running crew. Expect a high-energy, rave-style warm-up before heading out onto the stunning Gower trails, surrounded by music, good vibes, and an incredible community atmosphere. After the run, we’ll finish at Kaya Fyah, where a live 8-piece band will bring an electrifying set of jungle and dub to carry the evening forward.

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Run miles. Drink beer. Feel dusty.

Born out of lockdown in 2020, Run Dusty is East London's nomadic, beer-loving run club. We're heading back to the Gower for an 18km out-and-back, with Gower Brewery waiting at the halfway mark. What's become a Love Trails tradition continues - a well-earned half pint before you turn around and run home. No PBs, no ego, no one left behind. Just a social pace run with good people and great beer.

Full distance? 18km out-and-back - run to Gower Brewery, enjoy your half pint, and run home. Bragging rights included. Prefer a shorter day? Run the 9km out, enjoy your half pint at the brewery, then catch the bus back. No judgement. That's a very Run Dusty move.

Love Trails, Gower | 18km or 9km + bus | Half pint at halfway | Capped at the first 30 runners

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Running Late Southsea | Bangers & Miles | 5KM

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1 x 4.5KM Run

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Warm up your legs, warm up your vocal cords

Join Running Late for a feel-good 5K that starts with a karaoke singalong packed with guilty pleasures, throwback anthems, and absolute bangers. Whether you're a chart-topper or strictly shower-singer level, everyone's welcome on the mic

Once we've belted out a few tunes and shaken off the nerves, we'll head out for a relaxed, social 5K at an easy pace. No racing, no pressure - just good people, good vibes, and a fun way to move together.

Come for the karaoke, stay for the run, and leave with a few new friends (and probably a song stuck in your head).

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Runners & Stunners | Easy-Pace Girly Run | 8KM

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1 x 8KM Run

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Sunday

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Join Runners and Stunners for an easy 8km social run designed for good vibes, connection, and confidence on the move. This is a feel-good run at a relaxed, conversational pace where everyone is welcome and no one gets left behind.

Born from a London-based community that’s grown far beyond, Runners and Stunners brings women together every weekend to make running fun, inclusive, and full of friendship. Expect a supportive atmosphere, plenty of smiles, and an easygoing start to the day with your girls.

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Join Run Talk Run each morning for some relaxed morning miles where movement and conversation go hand in hand. This is an easy-paced, welcoming run designed to start the day with connection, not pressure.

Run Talk Run is on a mission to create a global community where running and open conversation about mental health are normalised, accessible, and free for everyone. Expect friendly faces, shared conversation, and a supportive space to move, talk, and feel a little lighter together

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Run with Purpose | Stride & Snack: Run to Picnic | 5KM

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Join Run With Purpose for a light-hearted 5km run designed to tackle loneliness and bring people together. This is a chill, no-pressure social run where the pace is easy and the vibes are good. Grab a snack, bring it on the run, and have it together at the picnic at the finish. Move, connect, and share the moment in the sun.

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Shakeout Run Club | Morning Shakeout Coffee Run | 8KM

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Join Shakeout Run Club for an easy-paced morning 8km designed to loosen the legs, lift the mood, and start the day right. This is a relaxed social run for all levels - no pressure, just good energy, fresh air, and community miles together.

Finish strong and head back to the festival for a well-earned coffee with a discount exclusively for runners

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Join Sole Clinic for a Slow N Social 8km run. Expect gentle miles, meaningful conversation, and time to take in the views - finishing feeling lighter, more present and connected. A run club that celebrates slow running and the connections made along the way, exploring trails for the joy of moving in nature - purely for the adventure miles.

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Swifty Mondays | Festival Discovery Dash

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Meet. Move. Explore. | Start the festival with a little adventure! This playful scavenger-hunt style run is all about discovering the festival site, meeting new people and having a laugh along the way. Team up at the start (solo runners very welcome!) then follow clues, complete challenges, and uncover hidden corners of the festival for the chance to win prizes. Bonus points for pairing with someone from a different running crew - or someone who also came solo. It’s less about pace, more about fun. Expect good vibes, great people and a bit of movement - all within a relaxed route of under 3km.

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Re-energise & Reset | As the festival begins to catch up with everyone, Swifty Mondays will lead a relaxed 4.5km trail run featuring light music, easy pacing and plenty of regroup stops along the way - designed to gently wake up the body and lift the mood, whatever state people are in. The run finishes by the Castle, where Remi Somoye will guide a restorative outdoor yoga session overlooking the estuary. Expect fresh air, beautiful views, grounding movement and the perfect reset before the final stretch of the festival.

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These Girls Run | Safe, Sweaty, Supportive Run | 5KM

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1 x 5KM Run

WHEN

Saturday

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Join the girls for a safe, sweaty, supportive run at Love Trails. We’ll run at your pace with plenty of time to meet new people, chat, and just enjoy being outdoors together. A relaxed run where you can connect, move your body, and make new friends along the way.

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A relaxed, social 4.5km trail run with Tooting Run Club focused on meeting new people and enjoying the outdoors together. No one gets left behind, with natural regroup points and a friendly post-run stretch and chat.

Tooting Run Club is a volunteer-led community running club and a UK-registered charity creating safe, inclusive spaces to move, connect and belong, welcoming runners of all backgrounds and abilities. 5km | approx. 45 minutes | easy, inclusive pace

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Join the Great Gower Hike to Pub, hosted by Dykes Who Hike x Waypoint Crew, bringing together two London hiking communities for a relaxed adventure in the Gower.

This special festival edition brings both communities together for a scenic Gower hike ending at the pub, with good views, good company, and an easygoing atmosphere.

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We Go Outside Too | Mark Your Mark: A Sensory Walk & Creative Imprint | 3KM

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A guided sensory walk led by We Go Outside Too, followed by a creative workshop with artist and facilitator Kristina Hall. Participants are invited to explore the landscape slowly, tuning into texture, colour, sound, and rhythm in nature. The session then moves into hands-on making, using natural materials, pigments, and simple mark-making techniques to create personal imprints and small assemblages inspired by the walk. These can be taken home or added to a collective piece capturing the shared experience. A reflective, accessible session centred on connection, creativity, and slowing down.

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We Hike Wales is hosting a Gower Social Hike at Love Trails. This is an easygoing, social walk along the stunning Gower coastline, focused on fresh air, good company, and taking in the scenery. It’s not about pace or performance, but about connection, conversation, and enjoying the landscape together. Open to all levels, from first-time hikers to experienced walkers, the aim is simply to get outdoors and enjoy the experience as a community, discovering the wild beauty of Wales.

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1 x 10KM & 1 x 8KM Runs

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Friday, Sunday

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Run the Gower trails with WeRunWales - a community built from a passion for exploring more of Wales on foot, a shared love of running, and inspiration sparked by Love Trails Festival. Now returning for a third year, WeRunWales looks forward to welcoming both new and familiar faces to experience the trails they proudly call home. Focused on inclusivity, connection, and shared adventure, every run is built around leaving no one behind while celebrating the beauty and spirit of the Welsh trails.

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1 x 22KM Hike

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Sunday