Runner Retreats Reviews 101

Fantastic weekend with the guys from Runners Retreats. Fun, friendly and no pressure. Extremely knowledgeable and presentation was second to none from them all. Out on the trails we had a fantastic experience with really good guides always offering help and advice. Would definitely recommend ❤️👌🏃‍♂️

A fantastic retreat in the stunning Lake District. I really enjoyed this weekend. I’m not the most experienced of trail runners but I got so much out of the sessions. We did mobility and stretching, drills, warm ups, a great hill session with lots of coaching points, some I was able to do on the longer run the next day and it made such a difference.
Everyone from the coaches to the run leaders to other support staff and the other runners were so welcoming, supportive and lots of sharing of experiences and tips too.
Already looking to sign up again next year. I would really recommend one of these retreats. You get so much out of them. Thank you for a great weekend 🙂

My second year at the Running Retreats - Lake District Retreat. A weekend lead by knowledgeable and experienced trail / fell / ultra runners and coaches who provide a well structured weekend which meets the needs of everyone from athletes new to the fells and trails to more experienced fell and trail runners. The weekend provided training in hill work, warming up, and technical skills. With the opportunity to use what you have learned on a run lead by one of the leaders. This is a relaxed and supportive environment where everyone gets the chance to develop and gain new skills to help them with thier own running journey. In this retreat it has the added benefit of being in the beautiful Lake District setting in a a great hotel with brilliant food. I hope to go to another of these events I loved it, and put what I have learned to progress my running.

The lakes retreat based at the Glaramara was awesome. I got so much out of it. It was just the right amount of physical challenge and expert technique coaching, plenty of social time and both formal and informal chances to get tips from the coaches, beautiful scenery and accommodation.

Buyer beware - dodgy returns policy. Store policy different to website. Only buy if you are 100% you won’t be returning the shoes

Brilliant. Best running camp I've ever attended. Coaching and care from the staff was 2nd to none, the chalet was beautiful and the food even better. The right balance of challenge and enjoyment with the running.

Would highly recommend. Customer service is 5*

Day 2 of the Endurance Physiology Workshop followed just a fortnight after the Paula Radcliffe Marathon Workshop. Both events were excellent, hosted by brilliantly capable coaches and experts, attended by so many enthusiastic fellow runners of varied abilities and proved extremely worthwhile both for the wealth of knowledge provided and the validation of my existing understanding. Runner Retreats events are highly recommended.

Such a fantastic week in Morzine in June 2025. A perfect mix of running, hiking and relaxation. Particularly loved the day in Chamonix with a track session followed by a spa. Everybody was lovely and friendly. Hoping to book again for next year.

Fantastic week in Morzine with Runner Retreats. Great location for a hotel. Excellent coaching tips and friendly advice from all the staff. A great bunch of like minded people. This is our 3rd visit and each one has been different enough to keep us coming back. A great way to meet new people, do a bit of running and have loads of fun.

Brilliant week with Runner Retreats in Morzine. Lead by wonderful people, the running and other activities were great and the people were so welcoming. I had the best time and so glad I did it.

I have just returned from a fantastic weekend in the Peak District. The weekends cater for all abilities and the team are really enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge in a very informal and friendly way. I really cannot recommend it highly enough!

The trail weekend in the Peak District was a brilliant experience. The weekend consisted of beautiful runs, top level coaching and motivational input from coaches and fellow runners. There was a wide range of running abilities and the coaches skilfully tailored each session to meet all needs. It was great to see the progress everyone made over the weekend. I would recommend without reservation the Peak District Weekend to all runners.

I had never taken on trail running before but had been coached by Lewis in the past and knew that it if there was anybody that was going to get me interested in the trails, it would be Lewis and his team.

From the minute I walked into the camp, I was made to feel so welcome. I was surrounded by like minded people from all levels and all very inspirational in their own right with stories to tell.

The whole team are very professional and exceedingly good at what they do but also very down to earth. Everything is explained to you, you are nurtured and encouraged to participate but not pushed into anything. Being a road runner, I was quite daunted about the downhill running but everything was so well taught that I found myself flying down the hills without a care in the world.

The whole weekend is structured for all levels to come out learning something and I learnt an awful lot. The most poignant thing I learnt is that I absolutely love the trails and will be returning next year for this retreat. Lots of laughs, lots to learn and being taught by an exceptional team was the icing on the cake. You are never made to feel inferior.

If you are a seasoned trail runner or a newbie like me, I would 100% recommend this team to be with.

Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

The peaks trail camp was a brilliant experience, led by a team of extraordinary athletes. Our group was a mixture of all levels from total beginners to super experienced runners and everybody was accommodated for by Lewis and the team excellently. As well as being great coaches the runner retreats team are all really humble, down to earth people who set the tone for a really nice friendly atmosphere throughout the weekend. So whether you're an experienced trail runner or totally new to it, it would be almost impossible to come away without having learned something new and had a great time doing it, I'd highly recommend giving it a go!

The weekend at the Peak District was amazing from start to finish. Very supportive coaches & a great group of people. Highly recommend

The runners retreat trail weekend in Castleton Derbyshire has been a real inspiration to me. I’ve had a fabulous time meeting like minded people, improving my downhill running technique with the help of the coaches in a beautiful setting. The weekend provided motivational talks and lots of useful information and advice on training for a race, navigation and fuelling. Would recommend this to anyone interested in running and especially trail running.

A retreat of this kind I have never done. It was not a huge group which was important because you get to know each other and importantly, support and boost each other on. This is modelled by the coaches. No matter if tough hill training or stretching techniques the team were always enthusiastic knowledgeable but also playful so you worked hard but with fun. The accommodation, food, views were excellent. I came away with an abundance of ideas, suggestion and practical skills. Will return.

A long weekend in a hotel, running on the trails and fells. Another great retreat with Lewis Gemma Kirsty and the Runner Retreats team. The hotel was lovely, food was fantastic and lovely staff. I have been to the camps at YHA so a posh hotel was a treat. The coaches are all very knowledgeable and explain the technical.stuff in such a way that it sinks in! I'm not fast but lo e the trails. There were some factors and sone inbetweeners but everyone was included and all skill levels catered for. Lots of other sessions including stretch mobility drills breath work and cold water swimming. Fantastic. Looking forward to next year.

Situated in Lake District, Seatoller made an ideal base for Runner Retreats trail running weekend, with stunning scenery and easy access to many routes around the Glaramara Hotel, which provided the accommodation , food and base for training.
The weekend provided access to experienced coaches and athletes to guide the individuals taking part through sessions and runs geared to provide opportunities to improve their abilities and equip them to run trails. The group I attended with ranged from runners with little or no experience of trail running to those who had experience and competed in ultra trail races. The options available gave each person the experience they needed. The coaches were approachable , patient, supportive, and the retreat was at all times a safe and supportive environment for learning and developing new skills and through experiences which were challenging but fun.
The whole experience was enhance by the great environment, and a great group of people to share the experience with and we hit lucky with the weather. I am already thinking of attending another retreat next year. If it’s this or one of the others they have on offer I have not yet decided.