Everyone belongs
First trail race or fiftieth ultra, you are part of the same community.
JERSEY · TRAILS · COMMUNITY
Trail running for everyone
Coastal paths, friendly faces and cake at the finish. Trail Monkey creates welcoming races that help more people discover Jersey on foot.
OUR STORY
Community on the coast
Trail Monkey began in January 2018 with a simple aim: to share Jersey's trails with as many people as possible.
Today, Paul Burrows and Harry McAlinden organise the events throughout the year, supported on race days by a brilliant group of marshals and volunteers.
From relaxed 5k trail races to the 48-mile Round the Rock ultra, the welcome stays the same: clear information, good support and a finish line worth reaching.
WHAT MATTERS TO US
The Trail Monkey way
Adventure with support
Marked routes, GPX backups and friendly marshals give you confidence to explore.
Jersey at its best
Coastal paths, woodland, headlands and changing seasons make every race different.
Community first
Encouragement, good company, tea and cake matter just as much as the finish time.
NEW TO TRAIL RUNNING?
Try marshalling first
See how a Trail Monkey event works without the pressure of entering a race. You will experience the atmosphere, learn from other runners and discover what happens behind the scenes.
Understand race day
See the course, organisation and community before taking part yourself.
Build confidence
Meet runners of different ages, abilities and experience levels.
Learn the trails
Get to know Jersey's varied terrain and become more comfortable outdoors.
Meet your people
Pick up advice, make connections and perhaps find a future training partner.
Safety
Help keep the course safe and report issues or runner progress.
Encouragement
Be the friendly face and cheer runners through difficult moments.
Hydration
Help runners refill and take on water at staffed checkpoints.
Photography
Capture the moments runners will remember after the event.
BE PART OF IT
Run, marshal or cheer
You do not have to race to be part of Trail Monkey. We will explain the role, make sure you know where to be and support you throughout the event.
GET IN TOUCH
Say hello
Questions, suggestions or want to help at an event? Send us an email and tell us which race or topic you are asking about.
trailmonkey@trailmonkeyjersey.com