About Skamper

We create Britain’s Best Runs, 3,600 and counting. Discover our story, our values, and the team dedicated to helping you find your next great run.

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Our Story

Skamper was founded by a small group of lifelong runners who love exploring. We’ve run in cities, across mountains, through villages, and beside canals. The best runs are rarely the most obvious ones, they’re the ones someone told you about, the one where you did not get lost, the one where the view made you pause, or the one that made you proud.

We created Skamper to help every runner discover more of these moments. Whether you are chasing a milestone, finding your rhythm again, or just seeing where a new route takes you, Skamper is here to guide you.

We believe the best runs should be easy to find, easy to follow, and fair to compare.

Our Values

Share the Joy

Every run has something to give. We want to help more people feel that joy, wherever and however they run.

Lower Barriers

Skamper helps you run great routes without needing expensive gear, insider tips, or complicated logistics.

Give Fairer Results

We built the Skamper Grade to compare performances fairly, regardless of age or gender.

A Fair and Inclusive Community

Skamper is not just an app, it’s a community of runners across the UK who value progress, exploration, and fairness. Whether you are running solo at dawn or joining a group event in your local park, you are part of something bigger.

We offer:

Anytime Events you can start whenever it suits you
Seasonal Challenges to keep you motivated year-round
Local Group Runs that bring Skamperers together

We are proud to have Alistair Brownlee MBE, Olympic gold medallist and endurance legend, as a Non-Executive Director.

Meet the Skamper Team

Stephen Ross

Founder, Contributor and Route Explorer

Stephen has over 40 years of running experience and specialises in creating demanding race courses. He writes about running trends, destination races, and community insights.

Skamper Stats

Skamper Runs: 402
Different Courses: 84
Best Grade: 72

Favourite runs:

Richard Ross

Cartographer and Route Curator

Richard leads on mapping and new route discovery. With a background in cartographic design, he is always searching for inspiring runs across Britain.

Skamper Stats

Skamper Runs: 283
Different Courses: 52
Best Grade: 80

Kirsty Reade

Editor-at-Large and Ultra Runner

Kirsty is an editor at Vertebrate Publishing and a seasoned ultra-distance runner. She writes about training, recovery, and the mindset of endurance.

Skamper Stats

Skamper Runs: 253
Different Courses: 64
Best Grade: 77

Favourite runs:

Rob Savin

Community Lead and Anytime Run Architect

Rob leads our on-demand running events. He writes about event formats, motivation, and building community through flexible running challenges.

Skamper Stats

Skamper Runs: 180
Different Courses: 38
Best Grade: 84.9

Favourite runs:

Samuel Olsson

Growth Manager

Samuel joined in 2024 and brings a beginner’s mindset, focused on accessibility and building a welcoming environment for all runners.

Skamper Stats

Skamper Runs: 29
Different Courses: 5
Best Grade: 55

Favourite runs:

Partner with Skamper

Want to collaborate on one of Britain’s Best Runs? Whether it’s branded challenges, featured routes, or leaderboard integrations, we would love to hear from you.

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Shall We Start?

You have made it this far, so why not take the next step? Discover your next run, just around the corner.

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