The Best Running Destinations and Racing Vacations
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Traveling to exotic running destinations and participating in vacation races has been a growing trend for years. It’s been even more apparent recently as World Marathon Majors, Super Halfs, UTMB World Series, and dozens of other races and travel retreats are enticing runners to experience the sport amid a different culture and in stunning locations around the globe.
Are you interested in planning a running-related vacation or tackling a running adventure in 2025? Here are the most-read travel-related stories published on RUN this year, which offer a wide range of ideas about where to plan an epic trip.
Is Hut-to-Hut Running on Your Bucket List? It Should Be.
By Nick Triolo
Running from hut to hut over multiple days among dramatic mountains with others offers a unique format to experience awe, sustained immersion in landscapes, and crazy fun.
Why the London Loop Is an Urban Trail Running Dream
By Jasmine Reggiani
For die-hard trail runners living in London, this 153-mile circumnavigation offers an unprecedented hybrid running experience. Just watch out for rush-hour traffic.
Why You Should Visit This Striking Mediterranean-Style Running Camp in Kenya
By Sarah Gearhart
Nestled in the countryside of the Rift Valley, the all-inclusive Mizizi Camp is a contemporary oasis designed by a Catalan ultrarunner that honors Kenyan culture.
10 Remarkable Adventure Runs to Put on Your Bucket List
By Brian Metzler
These 10 destination trail runs will be lifetime experiences for runners with an adventurous mindset. Grab some friends and start planning for these epic runs next summer.
How to Do a Multi-Day Run on the Tour du Mont-Blanc Trail
By Doug Mayer
High alpine meadows, soaring peaks, and farm-fresh cuisine served in mountain huts, a multi-day run around the 106-mile Tour du Mont-Blanc trail can be as dreamy as it sounds—with the right preparation.
A Guide to Running The Grand Canyon
By Brian Metzler
Interested in running rim to rim to rim? Here’s what you need to know to plan a trail running adventure across the Grand Canyon.
Running Across Namibia, the Unlikely Ultrarunner’s Destination Playground
By Sarah Gearhart
Tired of road marathons, author Sarah Gearhart pivoted to her first ultra endurance challenge across the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, a showcase of raw beauty as divine as it is demanding.
The Rise of the Running Concierge
By Alex Tzelnic
Need advice on where to run? Ask your hotel’s running concierge. Inside the trend of running as a hotel amenity in big cities across the U.S.
This Under-the-Radar Italian Destination Is a Runner’s Eden
By Sarah Gearhart
Six miles off the coast of Tuscany in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Elba Island offers an irresistibly wild landscape, stunning seasides, and demanding gravel paths that are sure to elevate your love for running. This author experienced it all in one morning during the Elba Legend Run.
What It’s Like To Run the Tokyo Marathon
By Ashley Mateo
Here’s a glimpse at some of the cultural differences visiting runners encounter at the Tokyo Marathon, one of the stars in the World Marathon Majors circuit.
Running the Nakasendo, an Ancient Postal Route Across the Japanese Alps
By Andrew Cochrane
A 125-mile traverse of the southern Japanese Alps, from Kyoto to Tokyo, onsen to onsen.
This Unconventional Retreat in the French Pyrenees Offers More Than Miles
By Sarah Gearhart
Aire Libre is a series of ecocultural retreats that brings runners together in lesser-known corners of the world to connect with wild space.
12 Road-Trip Worthy Mountain Running Races
By Brian Metzler
Summer ski resort mountain running races are legit hard, crazy fun, and accessible to anyone who wants to enjoy grinding in the grandeur. Here are some great destinations to point your vehicle next summer.
12 Travel Hacks Runners Should Use for Destination Races
By Brian Metzler
Navigate your next running adventure with ease by implementing these tried-and-true travel tips.
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