Run Weekends

Esplanade Road, Cornwall, TR7 1PT, Newquay, GB
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About Run Weekends

Guided Running Adventure Holidays Hosted and Led by Nick Butter. Run Weekends hosts laid back community led running groups around the world. From fast packing multi day run-camp-run trips, to hut hopping in the mountains ,to 5 star luxury running holidays. Dubai, Cornwall, Corfu, Tonga, Australia, Scotland, The Lake District, Dolomites, Pembrokeshire, USA, and more.

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Sarah Wakely
United Kingdom | 08 July 2024

Wow, what a run and what fantastic company to do it in! Nick and team did an amazing job and we were all so well looked after and supported the whole trip. The West Highland Way is a really stunning route with beautiful and varied trails - lots of runnable sections and a few climbs to fire up the legs! The group was fab and we enjoyed lots of chatty miles getting to know each other (and sharing multiple servings of chips each day) - what more could you want? Great memories made. Well done, Run Weekends! Off to decide which one to do next…

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Ian Sullivan
United Kingdom | 08 July 2024

This was such a brilliant weekend. Nick and the team were amazing, so friendly, supportive and made it really special. It was great to meet new people and share this adventure with them. Even if you don't think you can do it, you can!

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Dee
United Kingdom | 29 June 2024

This was the perfect day! Meeting like minded people, great atmosphere and a run along the beach. Nick and team were super friendly and made the experience really enjoyable. Two dips in the sea after. The food after was perfect burgers, salad and fruit. Already booked for next year. Book now you won't regret it!

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Gemma Whitehouse
United Kingdom | 19 June 2024

I went to the AGR at Sandbanks Beach with a couple of friends and it was such a great atmosphere. The weather wasn’t promising to be as good as we hoped but we still did the yoga on the beach as promised! After a quick but important safety briefing we set off on our run along the promenade. Lots of interesting chats with the other runners, very friendly vibes and of course the highlight was chatting to Nick! He made everyone feel special and included and made sure no-one was left behind. The weather turned on us on the final section of the run so some of us headed off a bit quicker than others but Nick again made sure everyone was ok and no-one was left behind. We were SO lucky the sun finally made an appearance once we got back to base! 2 dips in the sea followed by a delicious BBQ on the beach and we were very happy indeed. Just about to book for next year, hoping to bring some more people from my running club as everyone thought it looked awesome 🤩 Thanks Nick and co xx

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Sam Foster
United Kingdom | 19 June 2024

First time running with Nick at the AGR 24. Great chilled out event on the beach. Well organised and everyone was super friendly. I came to the event not knowing anyone and I think nearly every runner made the effort to chat to each other and Nick took his time to chat to everyone and thank them for coming. Looking forward to next year!

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Adam
United Kingdom | 19 June 2024

Awesome day with awesome people. Yoga on the beach was the perfect start to the day. Loved running together non-competitively. Great vibes. Food was excellent too!

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Tyler Welch
United States | 25 April 2024

Nick and team were spectacular. Five stars, full stop. A couple things if you’re thinking of hitting the buy button. How you get there was as important as getting there. Our group was together for the entirety of the runs –we became a team and we were better off for it. There was no shortage of adventure with runs and activities planned with a local flare ensuring we saw the major sites and experienced great food. As you would expect, we made new friendships and learned many things from each other. You learn a lot about someone when you run close to 80k with them. With a meticulously planned agenda I thought there would be little time for self reflection and discovery. In the end, the combination of a new place, people and the experiences together gave me everything I needed. If you’re someone who loves to run or someone who would love to run more, you won’t regret the decision of Run Weekends with Nick and team.

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Mrs K
United Kingdom | 23 April 2024

Had an amazing time away. I loved the small group size, would possibly have felt intimidated in a large group. I loved not having to think, every meal was planned, how to get there and back, run routes etc so for me, a real contrast to home life where my brain is fit to explode daily!! I met some lovely people and thoroughly enjoyed being able to hear about Nick’s stories from around the world. I was made to feel at ease from the moment I arrived, I thought I’d crave my own time but instead felt the complete opposite. I think for the money I paid and what I got out of the wknd it was an absolute bargain. I will definitely do another Run Weekend.

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T McG
United Kingdom | 23 April 2024

Lovely group of people with the shared interest of running. Also gave me an opportunity as a solo female to visit a new destination and feel safe with company doing so. A nice mix of culture, food and running. I would definitely recommend.

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Alice
United Kingdom | 11 April 2024

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WEEK! This is the type of holiday runners have been wanting for so long but no one was doing - finally RUN WEEKENDS has come in putting on the most brilliant itinerary, of course filled with lots of running against stunning scenery but so much more too! Some of the other activities included dune buggies in the desert, sight seeing, a sunset private yacht sail and the most delicious food every evening! The highlight of the trip, besides accomplishing a full marathon, was camping in the desert on the last night and looking back on all the amazing memories made with initially a group of strangers, who had become a group of close friends!

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Kirstie Wild
United Kingdom | 09 April 2024

The whole weekend was brilliant. Many thanks to Nick and his superb crew for delivering a completely seamless experience and for creating such a warm, collaborative and safe environment for running. Thanks to Pembrokeshire too for providing beautiful scenery. It was possible to grow as a runner (I ran much further than ever before but running together made it easy) and I am sure the ethos of RunWeekends is going to create impact far beyond the weekends themselves. That said, I am already planning my next RunWeekend!

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Ethan Kelly
United Kingdom | 09 April 2024

I had a really fantastic time on a Run Weekends trip to Pembrokeshire. I am towards the beginning of my trail running journey and was made to feel very welcome. The runs were adventurous but always safe - we ran as a team and went through some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK. It was well organised and we were very well looked after by Nick and the team once we arrived too - swapping stories, advice for the trails and plenty of good food. I would highlighly recommend Run Weekends to anyone with an interest in trails, wherever you are with your running.

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Toby
United Kingdom | 09 April 2024

A really amazing experience, Nick has started something special with Run Weekends. We made great friends and saw some spectacular scenery. If you are worried that you will be left behind by more keen runners (like we were beforehand) then don't be - we ran as a group the whole time, with a real team atmosphere, and Nick always set a pace that everyone could manage. Would definitely recommend.

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Charlie Bowskill
United Kingdom | 08 April 2024

Nick and his team provided a welcoming and unique experience for anyone looking to explore new possibilities and shake up their routines. The activities on offer were enriching and rewarding, but the most powerful aspect was the sense of community that the team prioritises moment to moment. An unforgettable weekend. Thank you to Nick and his team!

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Ines Wildmoore
United Kingdom | 08 April 2024

The overall trip was excellent! The kindness and fun of our group made three amazing days running the coast of Wales. This event celebrates what running is all about - running beautiful trails with great people and cheering each other on! Thank you to the whole team - hope to be back soon

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Henry James
United Kingdom | 08 April 2024

Absolutely amazing time with Nick and his crew. Nothing was too much trouble for them. His local guide was a brilliant host of the Pembrokeshire coastal paths, and despite a storm rolling in Nick made sure the weekend went without a hitch. The running itself was stunning, and challenging without being too tough. I would absolutely recommend Run Weekends to any runner who's looking to explore some new destinations or meet some like minded people to do some miles with.

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Charlotte
United Kingdom | 14 March 2024

What a week! I couldn't have asked for more - our group of lovely runners is what made it, including Nick and Alice, who put in such a great effort to make our week one to remember. When telling people I was going on a running holiday in Dubai, most people looked at me like I was from another planet but, honestly, it turned out to be such a good idea. We ran, we ate, we laughed and we ran some more. Seeing the city, enjoying the sunshine, being part of a lovely group, and making time for mini-adventures in and around Dubai made the trip something I don't think any of us will forget. I can't recommend Run Weekends enough - it's a wonderful concept and reminds me just how lovely the running community is.

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Ana Ilic
United Kingdom | 10 March 2024

When Run Weekends say no one gets left behind, I was worried I'd still be the slow one and maybe the group would split by ability. No, it truly was so inclusive and we ran together, every run including the marathon day. A lot of it was chatty-pace and I loved having that time to get to know everyone in the group. I did the Dubai trip and it totally exceeded expectations. Didn't know if I'd even like Dubai, but exploring the city by running, as well as all the extra activities that were included, was truly special. The team was well organised, the activities great, and it will be a holiday I'll remember for a long time! Thanks to Nick and co for a fun week!

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Clare KC
United Kingdom | 06 March 2024

Loved the Dubai RunWeekends trip. Running in Dubai was a great way to sightsee with a likeminded group of people. As a slow runner, I thought the pacing was great and we always ran as a group. All the organised activities were fantastic, I especially enjoyed the boat trip and dune bashing! Would highly recommend signing up for one of the RunWeekend trips.

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Marie
United Kingdom | 02 March 2024

When booking the trip I had quite neutral expectations, I had been to Dubai a few times before and my primary purpose of booking was to get away on a run week somewhere with some sunshine! But the trip has exceeded expectations in every way! Nick and team (Alice for this trip) were available from before and throughout the trip to ensure you just have the best experience. Each day there is usually a run of some sort (from 8-10k and the longer marathon day) but there is a bigger focus on the social and community aspect on running throughout the week by the way in which the other excursions and opportunities to just hang out with other runners are interwoven in the trip! Trips on the harbour yacht cruise, dune buggying in the desert, a trip on the local abra in Old Dubai are all included. Plus as a big foodie, the choices of food are great and again mix between the modern cafes/restaurants in Dubai with the local food in the desert and Arabian Teahouse. I love my races and they have a purpose but if you really want a weekend/week to enjoy just the joy and positive benefits that running brings, I highly recommend that you take a look at these trips.

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