Embrace Ultra

12/06/2026

Another great evening of trail running with the Embrace Trail Run Club, followed by a well deserved post run drink and catch up at Moot Brew Co

This week we did a 5 mile lollipop loop on the North Downs Way, heading out to Ranscombe, taking in the views of the Luddesdown valley, and then heading back.

We had a great group of runners join us of all abilities, with lots of chat, laughs and support throughout.

Even yesterday’s naughty weather held off for us! 🙌🏻

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in joining, why not check out our run club at https://www.embraceultra.co.uk/trail-run-club

Club runners, we will see you again Sunday 🧡

09/06/2026

🚨Very last chance to get your name on the start line for the Solstice at the Lakes.

Entries close tomorrow or before if final places are snapped up.

The only places we have left now are:
3 x 24hr Solo
2 x 12hr Solo
2 x 6hr (Saturday or Sunday)

If you keep meaning to sign up but haven’t yet, this really is the final call to grab a place.

Runner guide will be issued tomorrow 🧡

🚨 Last chance to join us at Solstice at the Lakes 2026 🚨

Entries will close on Wednesday 10th June — or sooner if races sell out before then.

Here’s the current state of what’s left:

- 24 Hour Solo – 7 places remaining
- 24 Hour Pair Relay – 4 places remaining
- 24 Hour Team Relay – 1 team place remaining
- 12 Hour Solo – 4 places remaining
- 6 Hour Solo (Saturday) – Sold Out (Wait List)
- 6 Hour Solo (Sunday) – 3 places remaining

Whether you’re chasing a distance PB, tackling your first timed event or joining friends for a relay team, this is your final opportunity to be part of an incredible summer solstice weekend around the lakes.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone. 🧡

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

05/06/2026

🚨 Last chance to join us at Solstice at the Lakes 2026 🚨

Entries will close on Wednesday 10th June — or sooner if races sell out before then.

Here’s the current state of what’s left:

- 24 Hour Solo – 7 places remaining
- 24 Hour Pair Relay – 4 places remaining
- 24 Hour Team Relay – 1 team place remaining
- 12 Hour Solo – 4 places remaining
- 6 Hour Solo (Saturday) – Sold Out (Wait List)
- 6 Hour Solo (Sunday) – 3 places remaining

Whether you’re chasing a distance PB, tackling your first timed event or joining friends for a relay team, this is your final opportunity to be part of an incredible summer solstice weekend around the lakes.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone. 🧡

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

04/06/2026

Fantastic first club social run tonight with a lovely drink after at the Moot Brew Co. Great vibes out on the trail and so nice to be able to catch up with everyone at the taproom afterwards

Thanks for coming everyone. 🧡

If you’d like to join us in future, check out our trail run club at https://www.embraceultra.co.uk

01/06/2026

Still buzzing from the Three Castles 50km and Castle Trail 30km this weekend? 🧡

If crossing the finish line has already got you thinking about your next challenge, why not join us again in less than three weeks’ time at Solstice at the Lakes?

On Saturday 20th June, we head to Leybourne Lakes Country Park for 24 hours of running, community spirit and summer solstice magic.

Whether you’re stepping up to your first ultra, chasing a new distance PB, building towards a bigger goal, practising night running or simply looking for another excuse to spend time with an incredible running community, there’s a challenge waiting for you.

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

Set on a flat and fast 2.5km loop, it’s the perfect event for both first-timers and experienced ultra runners alike.

✨ Run through sunset, darkness and sunrise
✨ Friendly and inclusive atmosphere
✨ Fully supported throughout
✨ Live timing
✨ A brilliant community to share the experience with

Entries are closing very soon, so if you enjoyed racing with us this weekend and fancy another day (or night!) of fun, don’t leave it too late.

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

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

01/06/2026

More race photos are here! 📸🧡

A second batch of official event photos from this year’s Three Castles 50km and Castle Trail 30km is now available to view and download.

A huge thank you to the brilliant , who spent hours at Teston Bridge capturing the determination, smiles, suffering and support that made the day so memorable.

We’re incredibly lucky to have such talented photographers helping us tell the story of our events, often standing out in the heat for hours to make sure those special moments aren’t missed.

📷 View and download the photos here:
https://gallery.thegraphiccorner.co.uk/2026embraceultra50km-testoncountrypark/ #

Have a browse and let us know if you spot yourself, your friends or your run club. Don’t forget to share your favourites and tag us when you do! 🧡

31/05/2026

The first drop of official event photos from Saturday’s Three Castles 50km and Castle Trail 30km is now live. 📸🧡

A huge thank you to the incredibly talented for capturing the day so perfectly.

From the smiles and celebrations to the grit, determination and moments where runners had to really dig deep, these photos tell the story of what the event is all about. Most of all, they capture the togetherness that makes this race so special.

Take a look through and see if you can spot yourself, your friends or your run club.

📷 Download the photos here:
https://pacelinemedia.pixieset.com/embraceultrathreecastles/

Don’t forget to tag us and when you share your favourites. 🧡

31/05/2026

What a day. 🧡

Yesterday saw the third edition of the Three Castles 50km and the very first Castle Trail 30km, with nearly 600 runners taking on the trails along the River Medway on a sizzling day.

The racing at the front was incredibly close. In the 50km, Josh Kidd held on for the open race win, with Charlotte Johnston finishing just 43 seconds behind him to take the female victory. In the inaugural 30km, Kevin Butters and Alex Berwick claimed the open and female wins.

🏆 Three Castles 50km Open
🥇 Josh Kidd – 4:24:53
🥈 Aaron Baker – 4:26:35
🥉 Lee Hudson – 4:32:30

🏆 Three Castles 50km Female
🥇 Charlotte Johnston – 4:25:34
🥈 Molly Brennand-Duxbury – 4:47:28
🥉 Susanna Purhonen – 5:15:17

🏆 Castle Trail 30km Open
🥇 Kevin Butters – 2:15:28
🥈 Mark Dredge – 2:26:03
🥉 David Partner – 2:37:34

🏆 Castle Trail 30km Female
🥇 Alex Berwick – 2:47:58
🥈 Juliet Leonard – 3:00:20
🥉 Karina Minchin – 3:20:58

A huge congratulations to every runner who took part. Whether you reached the finish line or not, you should be incredibly proud.

To see this event grow to nearly 600 runners in just three years is something we’re incredibly grateful for. What makes it so special is the community around it - the run clubs, volunteers, local businesses, residents and supporters who cheer runners home right until the very end.

Thank you all for being part of it. We’re feeling quite emotional today and already looking forward to doing it all again next year. 🙌🧡