Become a member of Black Trail Runners

Join a community that’s opening up the trails.

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Why join Black Trail Runners?

Trail running has not always felt accessible or inclusive for everyone. Black Trail Runners exists to create a space for people who would like to try trail running in a welcoming space or have felt uncomfortable within a traditional organisation. As a member, you’re part of a movement increasing representation, participation and visibility of people of colour in trail running.

BTR is open to Black people, People of Colour and their allies.

Membership Options

  • Community Member (Free)

    ✔ Community belonging

    ✔ Voting rights

    ✔ Community Access (Heylo)

    ✔ Social Runs & Trail Taster Days

    ✔ Priority Access to Black to the Trails & BTR Community Events

    ✔ Event Fund Eligibility

    ✔ Kit Loan Scheme

    ✔ Discounted Partner Race Places

    ✔ Event Partner Discounts

    Apply for free membership

  • Supporting Member (£25 per year)

    Everything in Community Membership, plus:

    ✔ Eligibility for Gifted Race Places

    ✔ Priority Access to Selected BTR Opportunities

    ✔ Priority Access to Partner Activations

    ✔ Access to Community & Partner Ambassador Programmes

    ✔ Access to BTR UK Athletics Run Club

    ✔ UKA Run Leader Qualifications

    ✔ UKA Coaching & Fitness Qualifications

    Only Paid Members are eligible for race place allocations.

    Apply for £25 per year

  • Bursary Membership

    ✔ Full Paid Membership Benefits

    ✔ Simple Application Process

    ✔ Funded Membership Support

    If membership cost is a barrier, you can apply for bursary support.

    Apply for bursary

Membership makes an impact

Black Trail Runners is a registered charity (Charity Number 1194094). Your membership directly supports our work to remove barriers, create inclusive trail running spaces, and inspire more people from ethnically diverse communities to get outdoors.

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

  • 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.

  • Yes. Community Membership remains free and includes access to the BTR community, social runs, voting rights and a range of member opportunities.

  • Membership helps support community activities, trail experiences, leadership opportunities and programmes that increase access to trail running.

  • 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.

  • Pay It Forward is an optional contribution that helps support the BTR bursary fund and improve access opportunities within the community.

  • 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.