Trail running

About this sport

Trail running takes running off the road and onto natural terrain: forest paths, hills, mountain tracks. The uneven ground and the climbs demand more stability and strength than road running, so preparation includes specific work: hill repeats, descents technique, power hiking with poles for steep sections and strengthening of the ankles and legs. Races range from short formats of ten to twenty kilometres to ultra-distances, always in nature. A coach helps you structure the volume, manage effort on variable terrain and prepare the mandatory equipment for longer outings. Morocco offers remarkable terrain for trail running, from the Atlas mountains to the coastal paths, and a growing calendar of local races. This page opens soon; coaches specializing in trail running will be listed here.