Four places to explore
Different routes, different landscapes and four Sunday mornings somewhere worth running.
FOUR SUNDAYS · FOUR PLACES TO EXPLORE
Autumn Trail Series
Four Sunday mornings. Four different parts of Jersey. We find the route, mark the way, record your time and put the kettle on for when you get back. Choose 5km or 10km at every event.
Sunday mornings
18 Oct–13 Dec
2026 · 09:00
Live entry levels
Series availability
Current availability for all four Autumn Trail Series events across the 5km and 10km distances.
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Why run the series?
A season of Sunday trails
Four Sunday mornings. Four different routes. Four excuses to explore parts of Jersey you might not normally run. We sort out the course, mark the way and record your time. What you do with the bit in between is entirely up to you. Some people will race. Some will chat their way around. Some will walk the hills and stop to look at the view. All of those count.
Your run, your pace
Choose 5km or 10km. Race it if you want to. Jog it, walk the hills or simply enjoy the route.
Tea and cake afterwards
Timing is optional in spirit. Tea and cake is considerably less so.
The four Sundays
Somewhere different each time.
Think of it less as a race and more as a Sunday-morning sightseeing tour on the trails. We find somewhere interesting to run, work out the route, mark the way and give you a finish time. How seriously you take the stopwatch is entirely up to you.
Race 01 · Sun 18 Oct
Corbière
Start the autumn overlooking one of Jersey’s most recognisable landmarks, then head out onto the coastal trails around the west of the island. Sea views, rolling paths and cake waiting when you get back.
5km / 10km · 09:00
Race 02 · Sun 8 Nov
Les Landes
An autumn lap of Jersey’s north-west corner, mixing open cliff paths, quieter woodland and some lovely runnable trail.
5km / 10km · 09:00
Race 03 · Sun 22 Nov
Les Platons
The wilder one. North-coast scenery, bigger climbs and a route that gives you a very good excuse to stop pretending you’re checking your watch and admire the view.
5km / 10km · 09:00
Race 04 · Sun 13 Dec
Series Finale
One last Sunday on the trails to round off the year. The venue and route are still to be revealed, with the usual marked course, relaxed atmosphere and something warm waiting at the finish.
5km / 10km · 09:00Included with entry
We sort the practical stuff. You enjoy the run.
Marked route
You concentrate on the scenery. We’ll worry about the directions.
Timing
There if you want to know how you did.
Finish refreshments
Water and something to eat when you get back.
Tea and cake
Obviously.
Technical T-shirt
Included when entering three or more races.
Race number
Your number for each event you enter.
What to expect
Different places. Different trails.
Each Sunday takes you somewhere different, with routes of approximately 5km and 10km. Expect coastal paths, woodland, mud, grass, rocks and whatever the Jersey weather decides to add.
Trail shoes advised
Grippy footwear will make life much easier on mud, roots, rocks and uneven paths.
Choose 5km or 10km
Pick the marked route that suits you at each individual event.
No two Sundays feel the same
One week might be fast and runnable. The next could be muddy, windy and a little more adventurous. That’s part of the appeal.
Dress for the day
We’ll send venue-specific kit and safety information before each event.
New to trails?
This is a very good place to start.
You get all the useful bits of a race without having to behave like you’re racing.
Pick 5km
One marked route and a very manageable first step onto the trails.
Go at your own pace
Run, jog, walk the climbs or stop for a view. There is no pressure to treat it like a race.
Follow the markers
We’ve already worked out where you’re going.
Get a finish time
We time everyone, but whether you care about the result is entirely up to you.
Stay for tea and cake
For many people, this is the competitive part.
After each Sunday
Results and photographs
Previous editions
Autumn mornings with Trail Monkey
Quick answers
Autumn Series FAQs
Is this actually a race?
Technically, yes. You get a race number, we time you and we publish the results. But you absolutely do not have to approach it like one. Think of it as an organised Sunday trail run somewhere interesting. We provide the route and the timing; you decide whether you are chasing a time or simply enjoying a morning outside.
Will everyone be taking it seriously?
Some will. Others very much won’t. You’ll find quicker runners towards the front, people chatting their way around, and others taking their time further back. There is room for all of it.
Is this suitable for new trail runners?
Yes. The 5km route is a particularly good introduction. The course is marked and you are welcome to take part at your own pace.
Do I need to be fast?
No. Walking hills and more technical sections is completely normal in trail running. Plenty of experienced trail runners do exactly that.
Should I choose 5km or 10km?
Choose 5km if you are newer to trails, returning after a break or simply fancy a shorter morning out. Choose 10km if you are comfortable spending longer on varied terrain.
Can I enter only one race?
Yes. Enter one event, choose a few or take part in all four.
Must I run the same distance throughout?
No. Choose the 5km or 10km option that suits you at each event.
Are the routes exactly 5km and 10km?
No. They are approximate distances. Natural trail routes do not always land neatly on an exact kilometre.
Is the course marked?
Yes. Routes are marked using signs, arrows and red-and-white tape. You should still remain alert for markings, other trail users and natural hazards.
Do I need trail shoes?
Grippy shoes are strongly recommended, particularly as the trails become wetter later in the autumn.
What time do the events start?
All four are scheduled for 09:00. Venue-specific arrival, parking and toilet information will be emailed beforehand.
What should I carry?
Requirements depend on the route, weather and conditions. Read the final pre-event email carefully and arrive prepared for autumn weather.
When are results published?
Results are published online after each event.
What if I withdraw?
Please check the current Trail Monkey terms and conditions for refund and deferral information.
Series partner
Supported by Logiq
Logiq
Logiq’s support helps us provide marked routes, timing, finish refreshments and the welcoming experience around each event.
Trail running for all
Race it, run it, walk the climbs, enjoy the views and stay for the cake. There is more than one way to have a good morning on the trails.
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