Chiang Mai Trail Running Camp
16th - 20th of October 2026
Train on the trails of Thailand by UTMB. Join ultrarunning specialist Elliot Froidevaux and the Joint Dynamics coaching team for a five-day camp featuring three full days of guided running, practical workshops and professional local support.
UTMB
COURSE TRAILS
1:8
GUIDE RATIO
25 MAX
PARTICIPANTS
5 DAYS
CHIANG MAI
About the Camp
Train on the Thailand by UTMB Course
The Chiang Mai Trail Running Camp is a fully immersive five-day experience built around three full days of running on sections of the Thailand by UTMB course, one of Asia’s most prestigious ultra-trail events.
Led by ultrarunning specialist Elliot Froidevaux of the Joint Dynamics coaching team, the camp combines trail technique, pacing, hydration and nutrition workshops, physiotherapy-informed training and the raw beauty of northern Thailand’s mountain trails.
Joint Dynamics has partnered with Thailand Mountain Trails to give runners professionally guided access to sections of the HMONG 50K and ELEPHANT 100K routes. Across three trail days, runners will cover approximately 85km and 4,800mD+, including two nights of accommodation on the course. In partnership with Thailand Mountain Trails
Daily trail workshops
Practical post-run coaching and education
2 nights on the course
Local accommodation along the running route
Thailand by UTMB course
Sections of the HMONG 50K and ELEPHANT 100K routes
Maximum 1:8 guide ratio
Professionally supported running groups
Day 1
FRI 16 OCT
ARRIVAL & BRIEFING
Airport transfers, check-in at a three-star Chiang Mai hotel with twin-room accommodation, followed by a welcome dinner and camp briefing.
Five Days. Real Trails. Real Gains.
Day 2
SAT 17 OCT
TRAIL DAY 1
Breakfast followed by group transport to the trailhead.
29km with approximately 1,700mD+, finishing at Mae Kha Karen Village, A10 on the Thailand by UTMB race map.
Dinner, a post-run training talk and comfortable accommodation with local families in the Karen village.
Day 3
SUN 18 OCT
TRAIL DAY 2
Breakfast followed by a direct start on the trail.
28km with approximately 1,600mD+, running from Mae Kha Piang Karen Village to Mae Sa Valley, A13 on the Thailand by UTMB race map.
Dinner, a post-run training talk and comfortable accommodation at a local resort.
Day 4
MON 19 OCT
TRAIL DAY 3
Breakfast at the resort followed by a direct start from Mae Sa Valley.
28km with approximately 1,500mD+, finishing at the Thailand by UTMB finish area.
Transport back to the three-star Chiang Mai hotel, followed by dinner and a camp debrief.
Day 5
TUE 20 OCT
FAREWELL
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a group transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Maximum Guide Ratio 1:8
Runners will be placed into professionally supported groups with a maximum guide-to-runner ratio of 1:8. Groups will be organised with reference to runners’ UTMB Indexes and experience levels.
What’s included?
Everything Taken
Care Of
Camp operations and logistics
All accommodation for four nights
All meals throughout the camp
Group airport transfers
Professional local trail guides
Maximum 1:8 guide-to-runner ratio
One mid-distance aid station per trail day
Hydration support from UMARA
Daily post-run trail-running workshops
Official camp running shirt
Event third-party insurance
Not Included:
Flights; single-room supplements, available on request; alcoholic beverages; and personal health and/or accident insurance. Event third-party insurance does not replace personal travel, medical or accident insurance. Participants are responsible for arranging appropriate personal cover.
Registration & Pricing
Secure Your Spot Today
Limited to 25 participants. Early Bird pricing available for first 10 registrations only.
Early Bird
First 10 Registrations Only
HKD 5,550 per person
Camp: Chiang Mai 2026
DATES: 16–20 October 2026
COURSE: Thailand by UTMB
Standard Price
After First 10 Registrations
HKD 6,250 per person
Camp: Chiang Mai 2026
DATES: 16–20 October 2026
COURSE: Thailand by UTMB
Your Lead Guide
Elliot Froidevaux
ULTRARUNNING SPECIALIST · JOINT DYNAMICS
Elliot Froidevaux is Joint Dynamics’ dedicated ultrarunning specialist, with expertise in trail technique, pacing, race preparation and long-distance performance.
Throughout the camp, Elliot will lead practical trail-running sessions and post-run workshops covering technique, pacing, hydration, nutrition and preparation for the demands of ultra-distance events.
His physiotherapy-informed coaching approach focuses on helping runners move efficiently, manage effort and build sustainable performance while reducing avoidable injury risk.
Ready to Hit the Trails?
Contact Elliot to enquire about availability, suitability, registration and payment details for the Chiang Mai Trail Running Camp.
Partnered with Thailand Mountain Trails
Hydration supported by UMARA
