The running & travel blog
Running abroad isn’t just about toeing a starting line.
It’s seeing a destination through new eyes, sharing a collective experience, and turning every athletic challenge into a real adventure.
On this blog, we share advice, stories from the road and inspiration to help you prep for your races abroad and make the most of your running getaway. You’ll find: tips to prepare for your race, stories from our destinations, practical info for running abroad, and ideas for picking your next challenge.
ERENO by UTMB 2026: Sprain, discovery and lesson in humility in Puerto Vallarta
The ERENO 20K is the short course of the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB®, a 20km trail race with 1,050m of elevation gain held annually in Mexico as part of the UTMB World Series. I ran my first UTMB trail race there in April 2026. Here’s what I learned—and what you need to…
Running a half-marathon abroad: an immersion between Cali and Cartagena, Colombia
Mountain run near Cali with a local coach, ahead of a race abroad. Running a race abroad isn’t just about adding another medal to the wall. It’s about living a country differently, meeting a local crew, and discovering a destination through the effort. This past…
Why run
with us?
Because The Run Away is more than just a trip.
It’s an athletic challenge, a shared adventure, and memories that stick around long after you cross the finish line.