Running and camping

[Ambrose]

I am keen a runner and so I would always try to combine running and spending time with the family at weekends whenever I possible. Pre-covid times, this would mean long weekend city breaks but it looks like I'll be focussing more on running races closer to home for the foreseeable future. What I tend to look for is races that starts and finishes within walking distances to a nearby campsite. This way, I can get to the start easily in the morning, the family can pop over to catch me when I finish, and then I could limp back to the campsite for a nice hot shower.

Here's a few that I've found, I'll be adding them to here if anyone is interested, but if you discover anything similar then please add to it too.

Southport Seaside 10K - Nice flat course, 2 laps around the marina lake
Southport Seaside 10K - Results & Photos
Campervaning, 5-10mins walk to the start

Southport Club Campsite

Southport is a Club Campsite that welcomes both caravans and motorhomes. Enjoy a site open all year exclusively to members only.

www.caravanclub.co.uk

Chatsworth 10K - hilly course around the Chatsworth estate

Chatsworth 10K – Blythe House Hospice

blythehousehospice.org.uk

Camping, the site has a secret doorway that leads directly onto the estate, 5-10mins walk to the start

Chatsworth Park Club Campsite

Chatsworth Park is a Club Campsite in Bakewell that welcomes both caravans and motorhomes. Enjoy a site open all year to members and non-members.

www.caravanclub.co.uk

Sandstone Trail Races - A & B courses, both races finishes in Delamere Forest, but bus services available to the start
Sandstone Trail Races – Run Cheshire & Gogledd Cymru
Campervaning: Delamere Forest Campsite - The Camping and Caravanning Club

Petzl Night Runner Delamere - 10k night run

Petzl Night Runner Delamere – 26th October 2024

Round 1 of the Petzl Night Trail Running Race Series takes place at Delamere Forest. The start and finish venue is based from the main visitors centre. As with all our night runner races, fancy dre…

epicevents.co.uk

Campervaning: Delamere Forest Campsite - The Camping and Caravanning Club

Cardiff Half Marathon - Flat course that starts and finishes in the city centre, part of the Super Halfs series
Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon | Run like you’ve never run before in our flat, fast iconic road race around Wales' capital city
Campervaning: Right in the middle of city centre, need to book early!

Cardiff caravan and camping park - Cardiff caravan and camping park

Cardiff Caravan Park is situated in beautiful parkland. An ideal base to explore the attractions in and around Cardiff.

www.cardiffcaravanpark.co.uk

Race the Train Tywyn - various distances

Race The Train Tywyn

Tickets are now available for the 37th annual Race The Train! Here you can find out everything you need to know about each course, and register today!

racethetrain.com

Campervaning: Vaenol Caravan Park, Gwynedd, Wales

Lakeland Trails in Keswick - various distances

Keswick Lakeland Trails - LakelandTrails

Keswick 5K/10K/15K Derwentwater Trail Races

www.lakelandtrails.org

Campervaning:

Derwentwater Campsite

Book our highly-rated Derwentwater campsite from as low as £13.70 p/n. View pitch availability and book online now to kick-start your Lake District adventure!

www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Keswick Campsite

Book our highly-rated Keswick campsite from as low as £13.70 p/n. View pitch availability and book online now to kick-start your Lake District adventure!

www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Langdale Half & Full Marathon

Langdale Half Marathon - Brathay Challenges

A beautiful half marathon in the heart of the Lake District. This stunning course takes in the Great Langdale and Little Langdale valleys.

www.brathaychallenges.com

Campervaning:

Great Langdale Campsite Lake District

A relaxed, natural site in the Langdales, a paradise for all kinds of adventures, from meandering trails to major peaks.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Bonus: 2 or 3 pubs nearby too!

Trail Betws - various distances

Betws-y-coed Trail Challenge — Mucky Boots Events

www.trailbetws.com

Campervaning:

Riverside | Snowdonia Caravan Park | Touring Site in North Wales

Explore the beauty of North Wales at this award-winning Snowdonia caravan park located in Betws-y-Coed. Book your stay today.

www.morris-leisure.co.uk

 

[blue32a]

Check out the Lakeland trails series, these are great races. We camped in Keswick and you can walk to from the start to do the Keswick one.
Race the Train in Tywyn is also a great running and camping weekend away and the family can go on the train too.

 

[Ambrose]

Check out the Lakeland trails series, these are great races. We camped in Keswick and you can walk to from the start to do the Keswick one.
Race the Train in Tywyn is also a great running and camping weekend away and the family can go on the train too.

great, I'll add it to the list, there looks to be a couple of campsites nearby - Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club, and Derwentwater Camping and Caravanning Club Site, which one did you stay in?

 

[SamD]

Langdale half or full marathon, stay at NT langdale campsite and youve got 2/3 pubs in walking distance.

 

[blue32a]

great, I'll add it to the list, there looks to be a couple of campsites nearby - Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club, and Derwentwater Camping and Caravanning Club Site, which one did you stay in?

I stayed at the Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club which was great and easy walk to the town.

 

[LMB]

Just got my t6.1. I'm a keen marathoner, ironman triathlete and general running enthusiast. This thread is ideal as I'm volunteering at a few races that have camping on site which should make a perfect scenario! Be good to know any recent events you all prefer or recommend?

 

[Kind of Blue]

Man against Horse

Man versus Horse Marathon - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Man v horse: Runner becomes only fourth to beat horse

The winner outran the fastest horse by over 10 minutes in the 22-mile race held in mid Wales.

www.bbc.co.uk

Their is also some bog snorkelling races not very far away

Not sure about campsite locations their ought to be some not that far away

 

[SamD]

Here are some that i have done this year or doing next year, camped at quite a few of them, either at campsites or near the start. I've found that the Long Distance Walkers Association do alot of runs as part of the walks, they are great value and have good food!

THE LAP | Trail Race

THE LAP is a 45 mile ultra trail race around Lake Windermere. Open to runners and walkers, fully marked and with generous cut-offs; it makes a great introduction to longer races or a fast, low level option for experienced racers.

www.thelap.co.uk

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100, July 25th-27th 2025

The UK's Premier Ultra Trail Race

lakeland100.com

PENDLE WAY IN A DAY

A Winter Ultra in East Lancashire - a waymarked trail challenge event in the beautiful trails & moorlands of Pendle in the South Pennines

pendlewayinaday.co.uk

West Lancashire LDWA - The Anglezarke Amble

The Long Distance Walkers Association - to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking

ldwa.org.uk

Trailffest

The Trailffest Half Marathon in Snowdonia is one of the most scenic you could hope to run, starting in Blaenau Ffestiniog at the foot of the Moelwyn mountain and ending by the sea in Porthmadog.

www.trailffest.co.uk

Warrington Way 40mile Ultra – Lymm Runners

lymmrunners.org.uk

West Yorkshire LDWA

The Long Distance Walkers Association - to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking

ldwa.org.uk

High Peak LDWA - Goyt Valley Challenge

The Long Distance Walkers Association - to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking

ldwa.org.uk

South Manchester LDWA - Signpost Challenge

The Long Distance Walkers Association - to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking

ldwa.org.uk

 

[Sasquatch]

I envy you. I was a keen runner myself (good for endurance but never built for speed) but a bad fall in April murdered my left achilles. My running days are probably over at a mere 59.

 

[Sackmycook]

I feel your pain @Sasquatch

Took up running at 48, did Yorkshire Marathon twice, 4 half's and numerous 10k's.
Did my hamstring at a simple Parkrun at York and realised my right knee was buggered too, so running over at 56
Now limited to cycling on Zwift with my virtual buddies....

 

[Sasquatch]

I feel your pain @Sasquatch

I wish it was you feeling my pain then I could ditch the bloody walking stick!