RUN AGAINST THE MACHINE
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RUN AGAINST THE MACHINE .
Less screens. More trails.
Not every kid belongs on a football field. Some belong on a forest trail. Run Against the Machine is a weekly trail running club for kids who want to move, explore, get muddy, build confidence and discover what they’re capable of. No stopwatches. No pressure. No sitting on the sidelines. Just fresh air, good company and a little adventure.
What Sets Our Retreats Apart
01 / TUESDAY AFTERNOONS
4:00 pm — Grottenhof
An easy social run along the river.
Approximately 1.5 km out before turning around and heading back.
Perfect for beginners.
02 / WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
4:00 pm — Grottenhof
Another relaxed river run.
We’ll mix in games, challenges and small adventures depending on the group.
03 / Friday Afternoons
4:00 pm — Grottenhof
Our adventure day.
We’ll hike to the top of Kogelberg before running back down together.
Afterwards anyone brave enough can finish with a cold swim. (Parents are welcome to join the swim.)
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Why Trail Running?
Kids spend enough time indoors.
Running through forests, along rivers and up hills builds fitness naturally while also developing resilience, confidence and a love of the outdoors.
Along the way we’ll learn things like:
Trail running skills
Respect for nature
Teamwork
Navigation basics
Looking after each other outdoors
Having fun without a screen
The goal isn’t to create elite runners. It’s to help raise adventurous humans.
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Autumn Season: 14 September – End of October
Winter: When the days get shorter we’ll move to Saturday morning trail adventures, exploring different forests, hills and local trails around South Styria.
Details will be announced closer to winter.
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Ages approximately 8–14 years.
No experience required.
If your child enjoys being outdoors and can comfortably jog a couple of kilometres, they’ll fit right in.
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Running shoes (trail shoes if you have them)
Comfortable clothes
Water bottle
Small backpack (Fridays)
Warm clothes for afterwards
Swimmers and towel (if swimming)
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Sessions are designed to be fun rather than competitive.
Nobody gets left behind.
We’ll always run as a group, encourage one another and adapt the pace to suit everyone.
