Family Runcations with Childcare
The first trail running vacations designed for families who don't want to leave the kids behind.
“We were so grateful to be able to do a trip that included our kids and was designed for both them as kids and us as trail running parents.”
WHY FAMILY RUNCATIONS WITH CHILDCARE
For parents who want to experience a location through trail running — but want to bring their family along too. With our new Family Runcation with Childcare series, you don't have to choose.
These trips provide experienced professional childcare for your kids while we head out into the mountains on trail runs. The rest of the day is organized around family-friendly activities where you can spend time with your kids on vacation — an après adjacent to a mountaintop playground, a short hike to a scenic lake to play by the water, and more.
Our inaugural Swiss Alps runcation was so fun we're doing it again — and offering more locations to choose from.
Since 2025. Details vary by trip — each Family Runcation with Childcare has its own age requirements, activity mix, and program structure. Every trip is thoughtfully vetted with families and kids in mind.
AVAILABLE FAMILY RUNCATIONS WITH CHILDCARE
Swiss Family Runcation with Childcare
The trip that started the category. Six days of trail running in the Jungfrau region, evenings together as a family at a 4-star mountain hotel, and a fully staffed childcare during morning runs. Kids ages 3+.
2026: August 2–8 (completed — trip recap coming soon) 2027 dates: To be announced
More Family Runcations with Childcare — coming soon
We're actively expanding this category. Interested in a specific destination for your family? Custom family group trips are available now.
WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING
“We had an incredible time and loved each day of the trip. We were so grateful to be able to do a trip that included our kids and was designed for both them as kids and us as trail running parents. The family activities were super fun and well planned out. The trail running was superb — the trails were gorgeous, varied, fun, challenging, and quite runnable. The scenery and location were magnificent, and the fun stops along the way for food and drinks made it extra enjoyable. 12/10 — incredible trip.”
Common questions
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Parents who love trail running and want to bring their family on the trip. Nuclear families, single-parent families, multi-generational groups — as long as there's at least one adult running and at least one kid in the childcare program, we've got you.
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Age ranges vary by trip. Our Swiss Alps trip accepts kids 3 and up (they need to be potty-trained and comfortable in a group setting). Each future Family Runcation with Childcare will have its own age details on the trip page.
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Yes! we vet experienced childcare professionals so your kids are in safe hands during the run. Drop off in the morning, head out for your run, come back to your kids by mid-day or early afternoon
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We take it seriously. Every Family Runcation with Childcare is thoughtfully vetted with families and kids in mind. Safety and program details are specific to each trip — you'll find them on each individual trip page.
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Browse our upcoming Family Runcations with Childcare, or reach out about a custom family group trip. We're happy to answer questions before you book — just get in touch.
Bring the whole family on trail
Runcation launched the Family Runcation with Childcare category in 2025. The first trip ran in the Swiss Alps in August 2026, and we're already planning what's next. If you want to run somewhere new with your family, tell us where.