Join Black Trail Runners
Belong. Support. Grow.
Why join Black Trail Runners?
Black Trail Runners uses trail running to connect Black people with the outdoors, creating welcoming, supportive spaces to explore, progress and perform on our own terms. Membership helps us sustain and grow that work while keeping community membership open and accessible.
Whether you're joining your first social run, looking for a community to run with, or exploring opportunities to progress as a runner, leader or coach, there are multiple ways to get involved.
Membership Options
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Community Member (Free)
Community Membership keeps access open and ensures members remain part of the BTR community, receive communications and can participate in the life of the charity.
Included
✔ Voting rights
✔ Community Access (Heylo)
✔ Social Runs
✔ Access to Trail Taster Days
✔ Priority Access to Black to the Trails
✔BTR Community Events
✔ Access and Participation Fund Eligibility
✔ Kit Loan Scheme
✔ Discounted Partner Race Places
✔ Event Partner Discounts
✔ Access to BTR UKA Run Club (+£23)
✔ Access to UKA Run Leader Qualifications
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Supporting Member (£25 per year)
Paid Membership helps fund the work that makes our community possible whilst unlocking additional opportunities for progression, development and participation.
Included
Everything in Community Membership, plus:
✔ Eligibility for Gifted Race Places
✔ Priority Access to Selected BTR Opportunities
✔ Priority Access to Partner Opportunities
✔ Access to Community & Partner Ambassador Programmes
✔ Priority Trail Taster Access
✔ Priority Access to Limited Edition BTR Merch
Only Paid Members are eligible for race place allocations.
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Bursary Membership
We are committed to reducing financial barriers wherever possible. Where bursary funding is available, members may be able to access a funded membership with the same benefits as a Paid Membership.
Includes
✔ Full Paid Membership Benefits
✔ Simple Application Process
✔ Funded Membership Support
If membership cost is a barrier, you can apply for bursary support.
Why Membership Matters?
Black Trail Runners is a registered charity (Charity Number 1194094). Membership is about more than joining a community. It helps support the opportunities, programmes and experiences that make trail running more accessible for Black people and People of Colour.
Your membership helps support:
Social Runs
Trail Taster Days
Black to the Trails
Community Events
Kit Loan Scheme
Event Fund Opportunities
Leadership Development
Run Leader Pathways
Coaching Development
Future Access Initiatives
Together we create opportunities for more people to access, enjoy and thrive in trail running.
Pay It Forward
When joining as a Paid Member, you can choose to make an additional voluntary contribution.
Pay It Forward +£25
Your contribution helps support the BTR bursary fund and improve access opportunities across the community.
This contribution is entirely optional and impact will be shared annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Paid membership helps support the work that makes our community possible and creates sustainable funding for programmes, events and opportunities that increase access to trail running.
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Yes. Community Membership remains free and includes access to the BTR community, social runs, voting rights and a range of member opportunities.
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Membership helps support community activities, trail experiences, leadership opportunities and programmes that increase access to trail running.
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Paid Membership includes all Community Membership benefits, plus access to additional progression opportunities including race place eligibility, ambassador programmes, UKA Run Club access and leadership development opportunities.
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Pay It Forward is an optional contribution that helps support the BTR bursary fund and improve access opportunities within the community.
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Where funding is available, bursary memberships may be offered to individuals for whom membership cost would otherwise be a barrier. Applications are made through a simple application process.