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Embrace Ultra is a trail running community based in the South East.

We host award-winning events, a growing run club and coaching to support runners of all abilities.

30/05/2026

Proud of everyone today completing their 50km Ultra in this heat 😮‍💨

Thank you to everyone for showing up to support - The Anatomy support crew got us through it 🙌

Same again next year…? 😅

29/05/2026

☀️ Be ready for the heat ☀️

With the continued hot spell across the UK, conditions are likely to feel increasingly warm throughout the day tomorrow, particularly for runners in the later stages of both races.

Please make sure you have a plan for managing both your hydration and the heat throughout the day.

🚨 Mandatory Kit Reminder

Three Castles 50km runners must carry:
💧 Minimum 1 litre fluid capacity

Castle Trail 30km runners must carry:
💧 Minimum 500ml fluid capacity

All runners must also carry:
🥤 A reusable cup

We would strongly recommend runners also consider carrying:

☀️ An additional 500ml soft flask
🧢 A cap or buff to protect your head
🧴 Sun cream

A few other ways to help manage the heat:

✅ Start conservatively and adjust your pace if needed
✅ Drink little and often rather than waiting until you’re thirsty
✅ Take advantage of checkpoints to top up fluids and cool down
✅ Pour water over your head, neck and wrists where appropriate
✅ Seek shade where possible when stopping
✅ Listen to your body and don’t be afraid to ease back if needed

There are also several locations between checkpoints where runners can purchase additional drinks if required:

🏪 Gulf Petrol Station, Forstal Road, Aylesford (Three Castles 50km only)

🍺 Malta Inn, Allington Lock (Three Castles 50km only)

🏞️ Lock Meadow, Maidstone (Three Castles 50km only)

☕ The Boat & Bean Café, Wateringbury (Both races)

🍻 Hop Pickers Rest or Boathouse Pub, Yalding (Both races)

🥤 Tonbridge High Street (Both races)

The forecast is looking fantastic and we’re set for a brilliant day on the trails. A little extra preparation now will help ensure you can enjoy every mile to Tonbridge.

See you on the start line 🧡

28/05/2026

🏰 Three Castles race week is officially here.

This Saturday sees the return of the third edition of the Three Castles 50km, alongside the first ever Castle Trail 30km — and we can’t wait to welcome you all to the start lines.

With over 600 runners expected across both races, it’s set to be a huge day on the trails as runners make their way along the River Medway towards our epic track finish in Tonbridge.

With sunshine lighting up the trails, it’s shaping up to be a beautiful day out on the course. ☀️

⏱️ Start times:
🏃 Three Castles 50km — from 09:00am in three waves
🏃 Castle Trail 30km — 10:30am

📍 Live tracking is now available:

Three Castles 50km:
https://live.opentracking.co.uk/3castles5026/

Castle Trail 30km:
https://live.opentracking.co.uk/castletrail3026/

Stick with us throughout the races as we bring you updates on how they all unfold

👇 Who’s joining us and getting excited?

27/05/2026

Three Castles 50km & Castle Trail 30km Runners

Final pre-race emails have landed with the last bits of information for race day, including your live tracking link

Have a great last few days and see you Saturday 🧡

26/05/2026

1 week to go 🧡

The Embrace Trail Run Club officially starts next week.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming up in week one — coached sessions, early morning miles, social runs and longer trails.

Trail & Ultra members: please make sure you register for runs via the member page on the website or Spaces app.

Thinking about joining us? There’s still time to become a member before we get started.

👉 https://www.embraceultra.co.uk/trail-run-club

Run together. Feel part of it. At your pace.

19/05/2026

Official club kit is here 🧡

We’re so excited to launch the official Embrace Trail Run Club kit.

We’ve been working behind the scenes to find a design that we really love — something that feels great to wear, performs properly for both training and racing and helps light up our community on the trails. We hope you like it as much as we do.

Our first drop includes:

👕 Performance T-Shirt
🎽 Performance Vest

Available in male and female sizes, made with premium performance fabric and built for the trails.

Pre-orders are now open to all membership tiers. With the first deliveries starting from the end of June.

To order, simply head to the website or app and go to the Run Club Store:

👉 https://www.embraceultra.co.uk/run-club-store

We can’t wait to start seeing our community out on the trails in it. 🧡

18/05/2026

Three Castles 50km Runners 🏰

Your allocated start waves have just been emailed to you, so please check your inboxes/junk folders.

As advised, the waves are now locked down and cannot be changed.

All runners must register, collect bibs and have their trackers fitted by 08:30AM at the Kings School Cricket Field on race day.

See you all in a couple of weeks

Phil 🧡

13/05/2026

🌅 The countdown is officially on to Solstice at the Lakes — the newest addition to the Embrace Ultra race calendar.

On Saturday 20th June 2026, we head to Leybourne Lakes Country Park for a full day (and night) of running around the longest day of the year.

Whether you’re stepping up to your first ultra, chasing a new distance PB, building towards a bigger goal, practising night running or simply wanting to soak up the atmosphere with fellow runners, this event is designed to let you find your own challenge.

Choose from:
🏃 6HR Solo
🏃 12HR Solo
🏃‍♀️ 24HR Solo
👯 24HR Pair Relay
👥 24HR Team Relay

Set on a flat, fast and well-maintained 2.5km loop around Leybourne Lakes, the course combines trail, gravel and tarmac with regular checkpoints, consistent support, live timing and a central race village atmosphere that keeps you moving lap after lap.

✨ Fast, flat loop
✨ Summer solstice atmosphere
✨ Run through the night
✨ Friendly and inclusive community support
✨ Perfect for first-timers and experienced ultra runners alike

From sunset miles to sunrise laps, this is your chance to see how far you can go on the longest day of the year.

📍 Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Kent
📅 Saturday 20th June 2026

Entries are now starting to move quickly across all race formats.

👉 Secure your place here:
https://embraceultra.eventrac.co.uk/e/solstice-at-the-lakes-13577

09/05/2026

Wondering if the Embrace Trail Run Club is for you?

You don’t need to be fast.
You don’t need to be training for an ultra.
You don’t need trail running experience
You don’t need to know anyone before you turn up.

The club is for anyone who wants to get out on the trails more often, run with others and feel part of a supportive community.

Some people will come for the social runs.
Some will come for the longer trails.
Some will come for the coached sessions and structure.

All of that is fine.

The main thing is simple:

Run together.
Feel part of it.
At your pace.

Runs begin from Tuesday 2nd June, starting in the Mid Kent area.

👉 You can join here - https://www.embraceultra.co.uk/trail-run-club

06/05/2026

A few people have asked what the club will actually look like week to week when runs start in June.

The simple answer is: regular opportunities to get out on the trails, run with others and build consistency.

A typical week in the club will include:

Tuesday evening (~60mins)
Coached Session (Ultra Members Only)

Wednesday morning (~60mins)
Early riser social run (Trail & Ultra Members)

Thursday evening (~60mins + social)
Main Club Social Run (Trail & Ultra Members)

Sunday morning (~120mins)
Longer trail run (Trail & Ultra Members)

Alongside that, we’ll continue to have our monthly Runaround Kent community runs, which is free to everyone in our community.

We’ll be starting in the Mid Kent area, with sessions and locations growing as the club develops.

The aim is simple — make it easier to show up, run with others and feel part of something.

If you want to run with us each week, Trail and Ultra memberships are where the full club experience starts.

Runs begin from 2nd June.

👉 Join the club today at https://www.embraceultra.co.uk/trail-run-club

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