5 ESSENTIAL TIPS for Running Races Abroad | Avoid These Mistakes! | Run4Adventure

Over the years, Liga and I have travelled abroad to take on some incredible races — from the stunning mountains of the French Alps at UTMB to the vast Wadi Rum desert for Ultra X Jordan! We’ve made our fair share of mistakes, but we’ve also learned a lot along the way. In this video, I’ll walk you through 5 essential tips for racing abroad—from race research and travel insurance to packing smart and avoiding last-minute stress. If you're planning to run an international marathon, ultra, or trail race, these tips will help you have a smoother, stress-free race experience! In this video: 0:00 Intro 1:30 How to research your race properly 2:49 Why travel insurance is crucial for runners 4:39 Packing tips to avoid race day disasters 6:07 Medical certificates — do you need one? 7:24 What to always keep in your hand luggage If you’re preparing for a race like UTMB, Ultra X, Berlin Marathon, New York Marathon, or any other international event, these travel tips will be a game-changer! Have you raced abroad? Share your best tip in the comments! Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running! Links mentioned in the video: UTMB insurance - https://utmb.assurinco.com/en/ ITRA insurance - https://itra.run/Runners/AboutInsurance #RunningTips #RunningAbroad #TrailRunning JOIN THE RUN4ADVENTURE FAMILY 📣 SUPPORT US • Subscribe for more trail & ultra running adventures • Give us a 👍 if you enjoyed the video • Check out our merch – https://www.run4adventure.uk/#merch • Become a Patron – https://www.patreon.com/run4adventure • Treat us to a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/run4adventure 🌐 FOLLOW US • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/run4adventure.uk/ • Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/run4adventure • Strava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/3229826 • Strava Club – https://www.strava.com/clubs/run4adventure Contact us: hello@run4adventure.uk ---------------------------------------------------- 🏃 OUR FAVOURITE RUNNING GEAR SunGod – https://www.sungod.co/s/run4adventure/ Precision Fuel & Hydration – https://visit.pfandh.com/run4adventure – use this exclusive link to get 15% off your first order Bob and Brad massage guns – https://www.bobandbrad.com/our-store – use code RUN4BBMSG10 to get 10% discount (UK) Fenix Light – https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/ – use code FENIX-R4A to get 10% off Fenix headtorches 📸 CAMERA GEAR GoPro HERO11 – https://amzn.to/46xUHkd GoPro HERO9 – https://amzn.to/3q5BMb6 GoPro Media Mod – https://amzn.to/40bpEH8 GoPro Shorty Mini Extension Pole with Tripod – https://amzn.to/4eJ3u51 Mini Tripod Selfie Stick – https://amzn.to/40KyNXc GoPro Battery Charger + Batteries – https://amzn.to/3GxPq1z Canon EOS M50 – https://amzn.to/44HxlWY Lowepro Flipside 200 Camera bag – https://amzn.to/2FrmjtY RØDE VideoMic Pro+ Microphone – https://amzn.to/2IVnoLq RØDE Wireless GO II – https://amzn.to/3GdY3OQ DJI Neo Fly More Combo Mini Drone – https://amzn.to/407AWMs ----------------------------------------------------- 🎵 MUSIC from Epidemic Sound – free trial: https://share.epidemicsound.com/d1f0fc Balloons by Joakim Karud Summer by bensound.com ----------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: Some links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner with some other brands, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting the channel! ----------------------------------------------------- Run4Adventure is a UK-based trail and ultra running channel sharing race vlogs, training tips, and honest running gear reviews to help runners of all levels. Loyd, with over 10 years of running retail experience and extensive personal experience across a wide range of distances and terrains, brings you down-to-earth running shoe reviews and gear insights from a true product geek. Subscribe for authentic running content filmed in Cornwall and beyond, and join us for epic race-day stories, real-world gear tests, and adventures on the trails.