Running Challenges

RUNNING CHALLENGES – 100 OF THE BEST RUNS IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES

Running Challenges by mountain runner and guide Keri Wallace brings together 100 inspiring runs across Great Britain, ranging from accessible 5Ks to demanding multi-day ultras.

Organised into England, Scotland and Wales, the book mixes waymarked trails, established races and self-navigated challenges. The routes build in difficulty through each section, making this an inviting source of ideas for newer runners as well as experienced trail, fell, mountain and ultra runners.
WHAT’S INSIDE?

100 running challenges across England, Scotland and Wales
Everything from approachable 5K runs to epic multi-day adventures
Trail, fell and mountain routes, organised races and self-navigated challenges
At-a-glance information on distance, ascent, terrain and navigational difficulty
Estimated completion times, route maps and start and finish details
Useful transport and parking information
Shorter alternatives and related race suggestions where applicable
A progressive mix of achievable, accessible and aspirational ideas

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
This book is for runners looking for their next goal, whether that means a first off-road challenge, a memorable weekend route or a serious ultra-distance objective. It also makes a thoughtful gift for trail and fell runners who enjoy planning new adventures.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Keri Wallace is a mountain runner, qualified guide and co-founder of Girls on Hills, a guided trail, fell and skyrunning company based in the Scottish Highlands. She draws on extensive experience across fell racing, ultrarunning, skyrunning and long-distance mountain challenges. Running Challenges is her first book.
BOOK DETAILS


Author: Keri Wallace

Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing

Format: Paperback

First published: 18 July 2024

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 229 × 178 × 15mm

Weight: 542g

ISBN: 9781839810855