Trail Monkey Running - Jersey

📊 ONE MONTH TO GO

In just four weeks we’ll be gathering at Ouaisné Bay for a summer evening of trails, sea views and one of the most scenic routes on the island.

Current entry levels:

🔥 Half Marathon - 62% full
🔥 10km - 50% full

This year’s El Classico is a little different.

Instead of an early Sunday alarm clock, we’re heading out on a Friday evening, taking in the southwest coast as the sun begins to drop before finishing back at Ouaisné with food, drinks and a great atmosphere.

If you’ve been thinking about entering, now is a good time to get your name on the start list.

📅 Friday 3 July 2026
📍 Ouaisné Bay
🏃 Trail Half Marathon & 10km

Enter here:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/el-classico-trail-half-marathon/

🏃‍♂️ NEW TO TRAIL RUNNING?

Then this series was built with you in mind.

One of the most common questions we’ve been asked since launching the CafeJac Summer Trail Series is:

“Is it suitable for beginners?”

The answer is a definite yes.

You don’t need to be fast.
You don’t need expensive kit.
You don’t need to know anybody.
You don’t even need to have run a trail race before.

The series is designed to be friendly, welcoming and low-pressure.

✔ Fully marked routes
✔ 5km option at every race
✔ No cut-offs
✔ Friendly atmosphere
✔ Tea, coffee and cake at the finish
✔ Come on your own or with friends

For many people, trail running isn’t really about racing. It’s about getting outdoors, exploring beautiful places and enjoying an evening doing something a little different.

This summer we’ll be running through the grounds of St Ouen’s Manor, the woodland trails around Hamptonne and the stunning coastal paths surrounding Portelet.

If you’ve been curious about trail running but never quite felt ready, this could be the perfect place to start.

📍 St Ouen’s Manor – 17 July
📍 Hamptonne – 21 August
📍 Portelet Inn – 4 September

Come for the trails. Stay for the atmosphere.

Entries are now open:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/summer-trail-series

📍 Portelet Bay

Most people spend Friday nights on the sofa.

This summer, we’re doing something a little different.

Three Friday evenings. Three incredible venues. Trails, sunsets, good company and a chance to finish the week the right way.

🌅 Friday Night Trails.

CafeJacs Summer Trail Series 2026

📍 St Ouen’s Manor - 17 July
📍 Hamptonne Country Museum - 21 August
📍 The Portelet Inn - 4 September

📍 OUAISNÉ BAY

The start and finish of El Classico.

On a Friday evening in July, runners will leave one of Jersey’s most beautiful bays and head out onto a course packed with coastal trails, hidden coves, railway paths and a few climbs that might have you questioning your life choices.

Then, a couple of hours later, you’ll be back here with a medal around your neck and a cold drink in hand.

This is where the adventure begins.

🌅 Friday 3rd July 2026
🏃 Half Marathon & 10km
📍 Ouaisné Bay

Enter here:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/el-classico-trail-half-marathon/

🥇 El Classico 2026 Medal Reveal! 🇯🇪

Hot off the press! with just over a month to go, entries are going well and the medal is revealed!

What do you think? Want one of these?

Entries for 10km and Half marathon here:

https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/el-classico-trail-half-marathon/

Three summer evenings.
Three completely different Jersey trail experiences.
One relaxed, community-focused trail series. ☀️🏃

The CafeJac Summer Trail Series 2026 is now open for entries.

🌿 St Ouen’s Manor
🌲 Hamptonne
🌊 Portelet Inn

Expect golden-hour trails, fully marked routes, friendly atmospheres and proper post-run socials, whether that’s tea & cake or staying on for food and drinks afterwards.

5km and 10km options at every race.

This series isn’t about pressure or ego. It’s about getting outside on summer evenings, running beautiful trails and enjoying the atmosphere with good people.

Entries now open:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/summer-trail-series/

Most races sell suffering.

El Classico is more about the experience.

Coastal trails, beach crossings, sea views, summer evening light and a couple of hours where life feels pretty simple again.

Run it hard, take photos every five minutes or just enjoy being out there with good people. There’s room for all of it.

Friday 3rd July 2026
Half Marathon & 10km

Entries now open:
https://trailmonkeyjersey.com/el-classico-trail-half-marathon/