Welcome to Black Trail Runners
Join our inclusive community and discover the joy of trail running in Britain's most beautiful landscapes.
Black Trail Runners is a registered charity dedicated to increasing the inclusion, participation and representation of Black people and People of Colour in trail running.
Black Trail Runners (BTR) is a community and registered charity using trail running to connect Black people, POC and their allies with the outdoors, creating welcoming, supportive spaces to explore, progress and perform on our own terms.
Building an Inclusive Trail Running Community
Black Trail Runners is a community-led charity created in 2020 working to increase participation, representation and visibility of Black people and People of Colour in trail running. We create safe, supportive spaces to explore the outdoors together, at your pace, on your terms, building community, challenging barriers and changing who trail running is for.
Run, Race, Develop with Black Trail Runners
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Community Trail Runs
Our free runs led by qualified instructors take place across the country and are designed for all experience and fitness levels. From social, welcoming runs focused on community, to longer and more technical routes for experienced trail runners.
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Trail Races
BTR partners with a number of race organisers committed to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for diverse communities. Some partners offer free or discounted race places for BTR members. Follow our social platforms to see when places become available.
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BTR Youth Collective
The BTR Youth Collective supports young people to explore the trails, build confidence outdoors and develop leadership on their own terms. Focused particularly on those from Black / African heritage and Global Majority backgrounds, the programme creates space for connection, growth and progression within trail running.
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Trail Tasters
We run trail taster events that specialise on a particular aspect of trail running – Using poles, navigation, fuel and hydration etc. Follow our social platforms to find out when our next taster is.
What We Do:
Our volunteer-led charity uses funding to:
Host free community runs and taster sessions: Experience trail running with expert guidance in a welcoming environment.
Support race entry and travel: Help members access competitive trail running events across the UK.
Fund instructor certifications: Enable Black and POC runners to become qualified trail running coaches and leaders.
Build community infrastructure: Cover essential administrative costs to keep our community thriving.
Advocacy and partnerships: Work with partners to educate, consult and develop the sport.
Stories from our Community
Trail Running Locations Across the UK
From the rugged peaks of the Lake District to the rolling trails of the South Downs, we organise runs across some of Britain's most spectacular trail running destinations. Our sessions take place in stunning natural environments, making trail running accessible to our community nationwide.
Where We Run
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✴ Bristol
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✴ London
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✴ Guildford
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✴ Epping Forest
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✴ Lake District
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✴ Birmingham
Our Gold Partners in Trail Running Inclusion
BTR partners with a number of race organisers committed to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for diverse communities. Some partners offer free or discounted race places for BTR members. Follow our social platforms to see when places become available.