Running Trips with a Campervan: Chase Trails, Not Checkout Times

Imagine combining your love of running with the freedom of the open road. No hotel checkout stress, no early breakfast windows — just scenic trails, iconic races, and your own campervan as your base. With 'With-a-Camper', you can turn a great run into an unforgettable journey.

Why Running & Campervans Work So Well Together

  1. 🏃♂️ Run in the most scenic places: Forest trails, beach boardwalks, mountain ridges — the world is your track.
  2. 🛌 Recover right: Shower in your van, grab a cold drink, rest with your feet up.
  3. 🌍 Build the trip around your pace: Travel when you're ready, rest when you want, and mix runs with rest days.
  4. 🚗 Carry everything: Shoes, massage gun, foam roller, nutrition kit — no need to pack light or worry about hotel storage.

Explore Running Adventures Designed for Campervan Freedom

Whether you're after an iconic race week or a chilled week of trail runs and beach swims, our trips are curated for runners who love independence, beauty, and movement. Each trip includes:

  • Inspiring routes (events, scenic loops, coastal trails, or alpine ascents)
  • Suggested campsites and stopovers
  • Add-ons like spa access, group meals, or recovery extras
  • Tips for fuelling, recovery, and flexible pacing

Featured Running Experiences

🇩🇪 Germany – Berlin Marathon + Saxony Scenic Build-up

Tags: Major Race | Social Basecamp | One-Way Road Trip

Travel from Munich to Berlin with scenic warm-up runs en route. Join our Marathon Basecamp near the start line and enjoy ice baths, shared dinners, and post-race celebration.

Explore this trip from €495 or €1140 per person

🇳🇱 South Africa – Garden Route Running Escape

Tags: Scenic | Nature | Post-Race Wine Country

Run forest trails, coastal paths, and cliff-edge tracks from Wilderness to Tsitsikamma, finishing with two nights in Cape Town. Includes shower stops, lagoon swims, and optional whale-watching.

Explore this trip from R8,400 or R18,900

🇫🇷 France – From Marseille to the Monaco F1 Circuit & the Riviera 

Tags: Bucket-List | Spa Recovery | Scenic Coast

Start in Marseille and finish in Nice after five iconic runs, including the Monaco GP track at sunrise and recovery spa access. Includes Calanques cliffs, Estérel red rock, and Nice’s promenade.

Explore this trip from €640 or €1380 per person

🇬🇧 Greece – Ancient sites, Clifftop trails & Olympic Stadium Run by Camper

Tags: Trail | Ancient | Island & Mountain Combo

Start at the Panathenaic Stadium, ferry to Corfu, cross the Vikos Gorge, circle Meteora’s monasteries, and finish in Delphi. For runners who like myth, elevation, and olives.

Explore this trip from €710 or €1650

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