If you belong to a UK Athletics affiliated running club, you qualify for the affiliated price at TRA-licensed trail races. You do not need personal England Athletics registration or a Unique Registration Number (URN) for this trail-race discount. If you are joining a club, ask the club about its membership and affiliation before paying.

Join the TRA directly

Individual TRA membership also qualifies, with no need to join a running club. Membership costs £10 a year, with £2 off each TRA-licensed race entry, as checked in November 2026. Check the TRA’s current membership details before joining.

Join the Trail Running Association

Use your current club or TRA membership when choosing the affiliated price. Direct TRA members without a running club can select “No club”. If neither membership applies, choose the unaffiliated price.

These are the TRA’s rules for licensed trail races. Check your event page for its licence and entry prices; other events may have different eligibility rules.

Trail runners gathering before a Muddy Roads race

A simple race-day plan

Arrive ready. Leave smiling.

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Plan your arrival
Check your event page and its race briefing for the start time, registration and parking. Walk, cycle, use public transport or car share where possible, as parking can be limited. Allow time to check in, warm up and hear the briefing before the start.
Pack for the route
Choose shoes and clothing for the terrain and weather, and bring any kit required in the briefing. If you already have a series number, bring it to each race in that series.
Check in at registration
Collect your timing chip even if you already have a race number. First race with us? Ask the registration team about your number and where to go next.
Listen, run and return your chip
Listen to the race director’s briefing, follow marshals on the course and return your timing chip after the finish.
Find your result
Visit Results and choose your race to find published times. If something needs checking, contact the team with the race and runner’s name.

Quick answers

Frequently asked

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What does affiliated entry mean?

For TRA-licensed trail races, members of UK Athletics affiliated running clubs and direct TRA members qualify for the £2 lower entry price. You can also enter without either membership at the unaffiliated price. Read who qualifies and how to join.

What about RUN:EA membership?

RUN:EA is England Athletics’ independent membership for adults, costing £30 a year as checked in November 2026. Its £2 race discount applies to England Athletics licensed events. RUN:EA alone does not give the affiliated entry price at our TRA-licensed trail races; the qualifying routes are membership of a UK Athletics affiliated club or direct TRA membership. Check RUN:EA’s current details before joining.

Can I run with my dog or a pushchair?+

For everyone’s safety, dogs and pushchairs aren’t permitted on the course. Thanks for helping us keep the trails safe for runners and other visitors.

Can I wear headphones?+

You’re welcome to wear bone-conducting headphones, which are the only type permitted. You’ll still need to hear our marshals and other trail users.

Can I transfer my place?+

Absolutely, you can transfer your place to another runner until two days before the race starts. Sign in to My races, open your entry and send them an invitation by email. They’ll need to accept it and complete their own details before the deadline. Any extra fee for an unaffiliated replacement is collected before the transfer; a lower entry fee doesn’t receive a partial refund.

Are the races suitable for beginners?+

Absolutely. We’d love to welcome you, whether it’s your first trail race or you’re a regular club runner. Check the distance, terrain, minimum age and support arrangements in your event briefing to find the right race for you.