Going solo to Love Trails?
Coming solo or want to meet new people? You'll be in very good company.
Join our WhatsApp group for solo attendees at this year’s festival! It's a friendly, welcoming space to make plans, organise meet-ups onsite or even pre-festival.
Why Love Trails is great if you’re coming solo:
- Runs and hikes are non-competitive and inclusive - the perfect way to meet like-minded people naturally.
- We also have a growing, returning community of solo-goers in our WhatsApp community, making it easy to connect before the festival.
- By attending Love Trails, you already have so much in common with your fellow festival-goers: a shared love of adventure. You’ll feel part of something from the very first start line.
Hear from people who came solo...
"There's just something magical about meeting cool people from all over the world, working out together, and bonding over our shared love of adventure. I was a bit nervous about going solo, but I'm really glad I went."
"I know it might be a bit daunting going solo. I went solo last year and the group was great! Everyone was so welcoming, it’s just a great community of people. Couldn’t have asked for anything more."
"It’s such a fantastic and welcoming festival. I'm so envious of everyone who's getting to do it for the first time, you'll have a blast. You'd have to try incredibly hard to not make any friends there!"
FAQs
Absolutely, you can bring your own tent (90% of our attendees do this!) and pitch up. We often see in our solo Whatsapp group, that other solo-goers plan a place to camp together. We also have options for pre-pitched tents on offer for 1, check those out here.
Love Trails is packed full of activities, which are great places to meet like-minded people. From social, non-competitive runs to longer trail adventures and welcoming group hikes and everything in between. Or, if you want to meet people pre-festival for lift-sharing, campsite preparing and swapping tips, join our Solo Whatsapp community here.
Yes! Love Trails is for everyone of every fitness level and ability.
There are plenty of shorter (5km or less) Run Experiences all weekend and the majority of these are socially paced. and focus more on enjoying running and connecting as opposed to high performance. If you are participating in one of our Trail Races, you can walk, jog, run, or hike them.
Our wellness sessions and workshops also cater to everyone at every experience or fitness level.
Running Experiences are included in all festival tickets. Running Experiences are different to Trail Races (which require pre-booking).
Running Experiences do not require pre-booking and you can just show up on the day!
Just show up to unlimited multi-sensory running experiences & hike (3km - 15km) throughout the weekend!
Hosted by running crews, curated by Love Trails and combining movement and adventure with other disciplines and experiences to enliven your senses.
Of course. Love Trails balances shared experiences with space to rest, reflect and enjoy the outdoors on your own
If you’re unsure where to start, we recommend joining a social run or group hike — they’re one of the easiest ways to settle in and meet people.
Absolutely. The Love Trails team and run leaders are always around and happy to help if you need guidance or support.
