Runaway

07/04/2026

Here’s the pilot to Untold Trails, a storytelling podcast exploring the people, races, brands, and moments that shape trail running.

Before we dive into our first feature on the iconic Three Peaks Race, we start with a simple question: how did we end up here?

In this pilot episode, Scott and Fraser share their own journeys into trail running — from unexpected beginnings in Chamonix during Brexit weekend, to chaotic ultra experiences in the mountains of Indonesia. Along the way, they reflect on what makes this sport different, and why it all comes back to one thing: Stories.

To listen to the full pilot go to the link in bio that leads to our Substack.

Subscribe and follow to join us as we explore the untold stories of trail and fell running.

Episode 1 is out this weekend!

06/04/2026

Spring brings new hope, longer days and a season packed with racing energy.

This Spring at TRAILFANS, we’re also buzzing to launch something brand new… UNTOLD TRAILS — our very first podcast.                                                              
You can listen to the trailer in the final slide of this post.

In this month’s digest, we’re giving you the inside track on what’s coming and why we’re so excited to share it with you. In Episode One of UNTOLD TRAILS we’ll be asking: The Three Peaks: Is this Britain’s most iconic race?

But that’s not all this digest. We also feature: 
- The Great British Trail Transition
- Community Racing
- English Fell Champs, where Scott’s got a point to prove
- Our pick of some standout Spring 2026 performances

It’s a big one this month — don’t miss it.

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

We’re excited to share the trailer for our new podcast.

UNTOLD TRAILS is a storytelling podcast exploring the deeper, lesser-heard stories from trail running.

Beyond race results and finish lines, this is a journey into the human side of the sport: the defining moments, personal battles, and powerful experiences that shape the trail running community.

From untold histories to present-day challenges and future conversations, each episode dives into the issues that matter most in trail running, all through honest, emotional, and story-led conversations.

Our first episode on the Three Peaks Race will be out at the end of next week. In the meantime watch out for our pilot dropping on Monday 6th April.

🎧 Subscribe to TRAILFANS and be part of a community that goes beyond the surface of our sport.

28/03/2026

Pendle Fell Race 2026
🥇 Will Walker - & Helen Smith - Wharfdale Harriers

TrailFans Scott was celebrating his Birthday with one of Pendle’s favourite local races - see if you can spot him

Full 8min version on YouTube - see link in bio

02/03/2026

Trail running is becoming big business.

And that will change the sport.

Trail running isn’t suddenly different.

But the signals are getting stronger.

In Chamonix last summer, there wasn’t one dramatic shift —
there was simply more of everything.

More brand presence.

More executive teams on the ground.

More structured activations.

More long-term thinking.

Prize purses at UTMB aren’t enormous — but they are rising across the sport, particularly in North America.

And then came the clearest signal yet:

Nike openly positioning trail as its strategic entry point into outdoor.

When companies of that scale move with intent, it tells you something about direction.

Trail has always been built on authenticity and community.

So the question isn’t whether investment is coming.

It’s this:

As capital and attention increase, does the sport strengthen —

or does it evolve into something different?

We explore that shift in our latest Digest.

Link in bio.

Tagging a few of the organisations shaping this moment 👇



Interested in views from runners, race organisers and brands.

27/02/2026

Trail running is no longer the fringe — it’s where the outdoor industry is placing its biggest bets. From UTMB’s evolution into an industry summit to major brand investment reshaping the landscape, we explore why trail has become the sector’s new frontline — and what that means for the sport’s future.

Also in this edition of Trailfans Digest we go back on the fells for the first English Champs race of the season and round-up our masters series. Check it out in our link to Substack.

Imagine credits:

20/02/2026

Many trail runners feel the sport changing.
Bigger races. Bigger money. Bigger hype.

Angela Mudge comes from the era before all of that —
and she’s still running, still racing, still reminding us what matters.

A cornerstone story for our Masters Series.
Go read it.

🔗 Link in bio

TRAILFANS MASTERS 004
Still in the Elements:
Angela Mudge and the Generation That Shaped Mountain Running

On Trailfans Substack

06/02/2026

Karl Gray: Still in the game

Two world titles. Three Masters age categories. Twenty-plus years in the fells.

Karl Gray’s story isn’t about chasing hype — it’s about consistency, patience, and staying in the race.

Read the full story now on Trailfans Substack that’s linked above.

30/01/2026

What’s coming up at TrailFans

2026 is shaping up to be a big one — for the platform and for us personally.

Scott is targeting the English Fell Champs, taking on the best in the V50s, plus ticking off a long-held goal with his first skyrace in Spain at Calamorro SkyRace (and yes, he’s on a 125-day Duolingo Spanish streak to prove it).

Frazer hits the big 5-0 and will be marking it with a still-under-wraps challenge involving some of the UK’s biggest peaks and fast-moving logistics. Race highlight: OCC by UTMB, alongside classic Lancashire & Yorkshire fell races… and maybe (again) a 5k/10k PB attempt.

We’ll also be exploring what training, recovery and mindset really look like as we move deeper into the veteran years — and sharing what we learn along the way.

Dropping next week…

Two brilliant interviews with Angela Mudge and Karl Gray — stories, lessons and perspective from two of the most respected names in fell and mountain running.
Plus: a Snow Race, a ski resort, and a very different kind of race experience from Les Deux Alpes.

More soon.

Have a read on our new Monthly Digest over on Substack, that’s linked in our bio.

26/01/2026

What’s coming up at TrailFans 👇

2026 is shaping up to be a big one — for the platform and for us personally.

• Scott is targeting the English Fell Champs, taking on the best in the V50s, plus ticking off a long-held goal with his first skyrace in Spain at Calamorro SkyRace 🇪🇸 (and yes, he’s on a 125-day Duolingo Spanish streak to prove it).

• Frazer hits the big 5-0 and will be marking it with a still-under-wraps challenge involving some of the UK’s biggest peaks and fast-moving logistics. Big race goal: OCC by UTMB, alongside classic Lancashire & Yorkshire fell races… and maybe (again) a 5k/10k PB attempt.

We’ll also be exploring what training, recovery and mindset really look like as we move deeper into the veteran years — and sharing what we learn along the way.
Dropping this coming weekend.

Two brilliant interviews with Angela Mudge and Karl Gray — stories, lessons and perspective from two of the most respected names in fell and mountain running.

Plus: a Snow Race, a ski resort, and a very different kind of race experience from Les Deux Alpes ❄️

More soon.