FAQ

Our social trail runs focus on the social aspect. On Sundays, our goal is to bring everyone together at an easy, conversational pace.

On a typical Sunday, we average around 6:35/km, ranging between 5:00-8:00/km depending on terrain. We take short breaks along the way to take photos, enjoy the view, and regroup on climbs.

If you'd like to start with the base group but prefer a faster pace, you're welcome to do so. We often have runners who split off to maintain their preferred speed, then rejoin us at the finish. 

Since everyone has the route on their GPS device, faster runners can navigate independently without issues.

Feel free to check out our Strava profile to see what typical routes and paces look like.

Our Sunday social runs typically range from 15-25km with cumulative elevation gain between 100-900 meters.

We often plan routes with early exit options, allowing runners to take a shorter turn and still reach the finish point on a reduced distance if needed.

We also organize special sessions, often race-specific training, where distances and elevation may be longer or higher.

You can check out our Strava profile to see examples of our typical routes and distances.

Don't worry. Unless you prefer to run solo, we always check on each other and ensure everyone makes it safely to the finish point or nearest transport stop.

We often plan routes with early exit options, allowing runners to take a shorter turn and still reach the finish point on a reduced distance if needed.

The important thing is to always carry your phone and have the route saved on your GPS device.

That said, trail running is demanding. Carrying your own water and gear on uneven terrain, navigating logs, roots, and mud is more challenging than road running (all else being equal).

It's your responsibility to ensure you're in adequate shape and capable of running continuously for 2+ hours in these conditions.

We recommend having some trail running experience or being comfortable with longer road runs before joining our group runs.

Not necessarily. A hydration vest is convenient because it lets you carry water plus other essentials like your wallet and a change of shirt. However, a running belt or shorts with pockets work just as well.

The key point is keeping your hands free while running trails. This allows you to move naturally and use your arms for balance. More importantly, if you trip on a root or rock, free hands let you catch yourself or break your fall safely.

For running in Berlin, your regular road running shoes will work fine since the trails are not technical. However, keep in mind that road shoes will wear out faster on trails than on pavement.

Trail shoes offer two main advantages: they provide more protection against obstacles like roots and rocks, and they have better grip on uneven or loose surfaces. This makes them ideal for trail running.

If you are trying trail running for the first time, your road shoes are perfectly adequate to start. If you enjoy it and plan to run trails regularly, investing in trail shoes will be worthwhile.