Trail Monkey Running - Jersey

07/06/2026

New to trails?

Then this post is for you.

A lot of people look at trail races and assume they’re only for experienced runners flying up hills in expensive kit.

The reality is very different.

The CafeJac Summer Trail Series has been designed to be welcoming, relaxed and beginner-friendly.

✔ Fully marked routes
✔ 5km option at every race
✔ No cut-offs
✔ Friendly atmosphere
✔ Tea, coffee and cake afterwards
✔ Come on your own or bring friends

You don’t need to call yourself a trail runner.

You just need to be curious enough to give it a go.

The words in this image might take a second to spot.

Hopefully that’s a reminder that some of the best things are often hiding in plain sight.

Including your next adventure.

📍 St Ouen’s Manor – 17 July
📍 Hamptonne – 21 August
📍 Portelet Inn – 4 September

Entries are now open:

https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/summer-trail-series/

06/06/2026

BEAUPORT.

The point on the course where conversations stop for a moment and people remember to look up.

A hidden bay, a winding trail and one of those views that never quite gets old, no matter how many times you’ve run past it.

Part of the reason so many runners come back to El Classico year after year.

📅 Friday 3rd July 2026
🏃 Half Marathon & 10km

https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/el-classico-trail-half-marathon/

05/06/2026

⏳ 4 weeks to go.

El Classico is getting closer and places are continuing to fill.

🏃 Half Marathon 66% full
🏃 10km 70% full

A few reminders as race day approaches:

👕 T-shirt deadline is 18th June. Enter after this date and we can’t guarantee your event T-shirt.

🏅 Every entrant receives an official event T-shirt and finisher medal.

🥗 We’ve also partnered with True Food to offer a free Nutrition Consultation Evening on 24th June. Places are limited to 15 and available exclusively to El Classico runners.

If you’re joining us for a Friday evening of coastal trails, beach crossings and summer vibes, now is a good time to secure your place.

📅 Friday 3rd July 2026

Enter here:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/el-classico-trail-half-marathon/

04/06/2026

Can anyone spare some time to marshal?

With race day fast approaching the annual race to find marshals is on! We are looking for kind souls who can spare some time on 14th June to act as marshals, water stop volunteers, lead and tail bikers...the list goes on!
If you are injured and cannot run - you are the perfect person!
If entered and untrained - this is your opportunity!
We will offer free entry to another year or defer your place.
We need you to keep the race alive and keep the runners and road users safe and smiling.
Please, if you can, spare some hours to support the Cannacord Wealth Jersey Half Marathon, it is an aged race! 37 this year and with Run Jersey as organiser for 15 of those.
Keep those Miles of Smile running and email [email protected] or message here.
More information and entries available at www.runjersey.co.uk
Rock n Road Run Co Jersey Spartan Athletic Club Sportscast Jersey RaceNation HQ Racecheck Trees Not Tees Sustainable Wooden Medals

04/06/2026

Most Friday nights look pretty similar.

A sofa.
A takeaway.
A few hours scrolling.

Nothing wrong with that.

But every now and then it’s worth doing something different.

Watching the sun set over the sea.
Running somewhere you’ve never explored before.
Sharing the trails with a group of people who simply enjoy being outdoors.

That’s what the CafeJac Summer Trail Series is all about.

Three summer evenings.
Three beautiful venues.
5km and 10km options.
No pressure.
No cut-offs.
Just great trails and a welcoming atmosphere.

📍 St Ouen’s Manor – 17 July
📍 Hamptonne – 21 August
📍 Portelet Inn – 4 September

Trade the sofa for a sunset.

Entries now open:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/summer-trail-series/

03/06/2026

👕 EVENT T-SHIRT REVEAL 👕

Every El Classico entry includes one of these fresh event T-shirts, available in both unisex and women’s fit.

Add in a bespoke finisher medal, coastal trails, beach crossings, summer evening racing and a brilliant atmosphere, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a proper Friday night adventure.

✅ Event T-Shirt
✅ Finisher Medal
✅ Coastal Trails
✅ Summer Evening Vibes

📅 Friday 3rd July 2026
🏃 Half Marathon & 10km

Entries are now open:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/el-classico-trail-half-marathon/

03/06/2026

Corporate Cup Race 3 ✅

If you were there, you’ll know the weather wasn’t exactly playing ball.

Wind, rain, sideways rain, and at one point we were literally hanging on to the finish flags while trying to time runners crossing the line.

Despite the conditions, turnout was fantastic and there were some seriously impressive performances right across the field.

A huge well done to everyone who took part and a big thank you to our volunteers who stood out there in the elements to make the event happen. Big shout out to Lois and Rebecca for literally holding the whole finish line down at points!

Results are now available:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/trail-monkey-results/

Photos will follow over the next 24-48 hours on the Trail Monkey social channels.

We’ll do it all again on Wednesday 22nd July for Race 4.

Thanks also to Canaccord Wealth for their continued support of the series.

📸 Keep an eye on our social channels for race photos coming soon.

02/06/2026

Tomorrow. 12:45.

Corporate Cup Race 3.

New course. New start and finish. Fast racing.

Please make sure you listen to the briefing before the start as there are a few changes from previous years.

See you on the line.

02/06/2026

The best trails are often hiding in plain sight.

One of the things we love most about trail running is that it makes you slow down and notice places you’ve driven, walked or cycled past hundreds of times before.

A forgotten path.
A hidden viewpoint.
A sunset you would have otherwise missed.

The CafeJac Summer Trail Series is all about discovering more of Jersey, one Friday evening at a time.

Three venues.
Three very different routes.
One summer of trails.

📍 St Ouen’s Manor – 17 July
📍 Hamptonne – 21 August
📍 Portelet Inn – 4 September

5km and 10km options available at every race.

Entries now open:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/summer-trail-series/

01/06/2026

🥗 FREE NUTRITION EVENING FOR EL CLASSICO RUNNERS 🥗

We’ve teamed up with our friends at True Food to offer a free nutrition evening exclusively for runners taking part in the 2026 El Classico Trail Half Marathon & 10k.

The session will take place on Wednesday 24th June at 17:45 and will cover practical advice on race fuelling, hydration, pre-race nutrition and how to avoid some of the most common mistakes runners make before race day.

Places are strictly limited to just 12 runners, so we’ve emailed all currently registered entrants with details on how to secure a place.

Please note:
✅ Free to attend
✅ Exclusive to El Classico entrants
✅ First come, first served
✅ Limited to 12 places

If you’re already entered, check your inbox for details on how to register.

A huge thank you to True Food for making this possible.

🏃‍♂️ El Classico Trail Half Marathon & 10k
📅 Friday 3rd July 2026
📍 Ouaisné Bay

https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/el-classico-trail-half-marathon/