Festival Fortnight Special: Wild Trails Running Group

Fancy trading the pavement for some woodland trails? The Wild Trails group meet twice a month for super laid-back, inclusive, and social trail running meet-ups. There is no racing, no competition, and we genuinely do wait for the slowest runners, without any judgement.

Sessions are open to women (cis and trans) and non-binary people, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out on the trails.

The focus is on enjoying the outdoors, getting a bit muddy, and connecting with other like-minded folk to run with.

Where We Run
We alternate between Pollok Park, Linn Park or Rouken Glan Park. For this Festival Fortnight session, we'll meet in Pollok Park, meetign near Shawlands (meeting point is shared after booking).

Who We Are
The runs are led by me, Gaby, and are for women and non-binary people of all ages (16+). There’s no pressure, no competition—just a small welcoming group of runners who love the outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner looking to try trail running or an experienced runner seeking new challenges, you’re welcome to come along. The runs are designed to be social, relaxed, and welcoming.

How fast do you need to be:

We run at a social and relaxed pace, with plenty of breaks. For this session we'll run for about 30 minutes, with a few breaks, covering about 3K. This is ideal if you are comfortable running 3km in 30 minutes.

If you’re not quite ready to join one of these sessions, you might find other groups through Jog Scotland where you can build up your pace and endurance: https://jogscotland.org.uk/

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive and Supportive: Whether you’re new to trail running or a seasoned pro, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere here.
• Get Outdoors: Escape the pavements and discover the joy of running through woods. We run all year round and experience all the seasons in all their glory!
• Meet Like-Minded People: Trail running is as much about the people as it is about the running. Join us to make new friends and connect with fellow runners.
• Stay Active & Have Fun: From muddy trails to moonlit woods, every run is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and move your body.
• It’s free! While there is a fee for other Skylark Guiding activities, I lead these sessions on a voluntary basis.

What to bring?

• Trail running shoes are recommended as they offer extra grip on mud and slippery ground. Regular running shoes are fine but they might get muddy.
• Waterproof jacket – recommended if it's raining.

IMAGE CREDIT: Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash