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For UK runners travelling abroad

Check travel insurance for your next race.

Find the questions to ask about marathons, ultras, trail races, running holidays and the costs you could lose if injury or disruption changes your plans.

Written for UK residents Marathon, ultra and trail scenarios Clear questions before you buy
What kind of run are you planning?Choose the closest option below. A marathon, mountain ultra and running holiday may need different cover.
Choose your race

What are you training for?

We will show you what to look for in the policy, what can catch runners out and what to ask the insurer.

Marathon abroad

Marathon travel insurance

Check race participation, medical care, cancellation and whether you could recover the entry fee.

Check marathon cover
Ultra or trail race

Ultramarathon and trail

Check your distance, terrain, altitude and who pays if you need rescue or transport.

Check ultra and trail cover
Before you buy

Race-trip checklist

Make a list of what to check without sharing medical or financial details.

Use the checklist
What often changes the answer

Five details worth checking every time.

  1. 1
    Taking part in an organised raceA timed amateur race may be covered differently from a run for fun.
  2. 2
    Distance and terrainA road marathon, trail ultra and multi-day race may have different rules.
  3. 3
    High or remote routesCheck who pays if you need rescue or transport from the route.
  4. 4
    Is the race the main reason for the trip?Some policies cover a holiday with a run but not a trip booked mainly to race.
  5. 5
    What you could loseEntry fees, flights, accommodation and equipment may have separate limits.
Runner on a city route before an organised event