Category: Trail Running

  • On Friday the 28th November, we invited the University of Bristol athletics, cross country and orienteering clubs for a Merrell demo evening!

    Kinisi Run Hub x University of Bristol x Merrell Demo Evening

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    On Friday the 28th November, we invited the University of Bristol athletics, cross country and orienteering clubs for a Merrell demo evening! It was great to welcome the students to our shop to test out an innovative new type of shoe from Merrell called the ProMorph which is a hybrid road-to-trail shoe. A big thank…

  • On Monday the 3rd November, Kinisi Run Hub joined forces with the Left Handed Giant Run Club for a Merrell Demo Event!

    Kinisi Run Hub x LHG Run Club X Merrell Demo Event

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    On Monday the 3rd November, we joined forces with the Left Handed Giant Run Club for a Merrell Demo Event! It was great to collaborate with one of Bristol’s biggest running clubs to test out Merrell’s new and innovative hybrid road-to-trail shoe the ProMorph. A big thank you to Tom from Merrell for bringing along…

  • When the pavements turn slick and the motivation dips, trail running can be the reset your running needs.

    Trail Season Is Here!

    The clocks have changed, the evenings are drawing in, and that unmistakable chill is in the air – but running season is far from over! In fact, this one of the most rewarding times to get out there. Whether it’s the peace of an early morning jog or the energy of a headtorch-lit group run,…

  • Discover VJ Shoes at Kinisi Run Hub. Explore the MaxX2 and Ultra 3 trail running shoes — built for grip, comfort, and performance on any terrain.

    New Brand Alert: VJ

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    At Kinisi Run Hub, we’re always looking to bring you the very best footwear to support your running journey — whether you’re chasing road PBs, exploring local trails, or pushing the limits in ultra-distance events. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that VJ Shoes are now available in store and online. Who are VJ? Founded…

  • Joe Mercer (Horwich RMI Harriers) won the Ironwood Challenge in 35:56 and I followed him home in second in 36:33 with Iain Large (Westbury Harriers) third in 38:28. Julie Emmerson (Coventry Godiva Harriers) won the women's race in 42:10 followed by Robyn Ellis (Westbury Harriers) in 48:55 in second and Laura Meech (Clevedon AC) third in 48:57.

    Ironwood Challenge Trail Race Review

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    On Sunday I took part in the Ironwood Challenge, a six(ish) mile trail race, organised by Nailsea Running Club. It makes use of country trails through ancient woodland, fields and forests above the village of Long Ashton in North Somerset. Kinisi Run Hub were proud to be supporting the event along with Nnormal! The race…

  • The indoor season is really starting to take off with meets all over the globe producing lightning quick times.

    Race Results 27/01/2025 – 02/02/2025

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    The indoor season is really starting to take off with meets all over the globe producing lightning quick times. Cross country and road action continues as well. The BUCS cross country championships did not disappoint as Birmingham dominated. Closer to Bristol it was the famous Doynton Hard Half Marathon. Read on for race results! International…

  • More action included an indoor world record, area cross country action domestically and a quick 10 miler locally. Read for race results!

    Race Results 20/01/2025 – 26/01/2025

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    Plenty more race action last saw the indoor races continue to deliver quick times in both Europe and the US including a junior world record. Domestically it was area cross country championships as well as the Welsh championships. There were also races closer to home including a very quick 10 miler in Cheltenham. International The…

  • This week saw records fall over 10km in Valencia, an unofficial British indoor record and quick times in Weston. Read on for race results!

    Race Results 06/01/2025 – 12/01/2025

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    It’s that time of year when it’s a real mix of road racing, cross country and indoors. There were lots of strong performances including a European Record and British Record at a 10km race in Valencia. Over in Cardiff there was an unofficial U20 British Record for 3000m indoors. And closer to home there were…

  • On Sunday I took part in the Riverbank Rollick, a 9.6 mile trail race, organised by Thornbury Running Club. This was the first race in the Thornbury RC Race Series and is run on trails, bridle paths, across fields, in woodland, through a stream and along a riverbank. Kinisi Run Hub were proud to be supporting the event along with Merrell!

    Riverbank Rollick 9.6 Mile Trail Race Review

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    On Sunday I took part in the Riverbank Rollick, a 9.6 mile trail race, organised by Thornbury Running Club. This was the first race in the Thornbury RC Race Series and is run on trails, bridle paths, across fields, in woodland, through a stream and along a riverbank. Kinisi Run Hub were proud to be…

  • We're winding down towards the festive season but that doesn't mean the number of races taking place is getting any less.

    Race Results 09/12/2024 – 15/12/2024

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    We’re winding down towards the festive season but that doesn’t mean the number of races taking place is getting any less. There was another big weekend of racing with track & field action returning with indoor events in the UK and outdoor action over in Australia. The cross country season continues as do the road…