Exciting schedule of events & talks with authors

January 08, 2026 4 min read

Vertebrate Publishing Author Events and Festivals

Take a look at the exciting schedule of events, festivals and talks coming up with many of our authors. From book launches to adventure festivals celebrating the very best of the outdoors, exclusive talks with the authors at book festivals and more, we have compiled our highlights below!


Keri Wallace Girls on Hills Running Challenges Event

7 March 2026 | Girls on Hills International Women's Day Event

Join Girls on Hills this International Women's Day for a chilly 'Half Ben' before taking a spectacular trail totalling approx.15km, with an ascent of 750m. On arrival at the lovely Highland Soap Company's Larder Cafe, cake is compulsory! Click here for more information

 

Eat to Climb by Mina Leslie-Wujastyk Women's Climbing Symposium

7 March 2026 | Women's Climbing Symposium with Mina Leslie-Wujastyk

Mina Leslie-Wujastyk, author of Eat to Climb, will be talking at this year's Women's Climbing Symposium. 

In her talk, Mina will discuss nutritional considerations for female climbers using up to date research and mechanistic understanding. This talk will help you to understand the nuances of nutrition in the context of female physiology and the demands of rock climbing.Mina will also be joining the coaching team to run a workshop on Advanced Board Climbing during the event! Click here for more information



Natasha Sones Jo Moseley The Big Swim 2026

14 March 2026 | Join Jo Moseley and Natasha Sones for The Big Swim Author Talks

Ahead of The Big Swim author's Jo Moseley and Natasha Sones will be giving a talk from 9:15 - 11:30am at Sea Lanes in Brighton. The panel of speakers all have different experiences but have all been brought together through the impact of being on, in and around water has had on their lives. The authors will be doing a book signing after the talk and their books will be available to purchase on the day. Click here for more information.


Chris Bonington Words by the Water Keswick

15 March 2026 | Words by Water Festival Finale with Chris Bonington

Chris Bonington will be in conversation with longtime friend Marie-Elsa Bragg, talking about his years in the Lake District and of a lifetime amongst the mountains of the world. Chris will talk about his book Everest The Hard Way and the significance of the 50th year anniversary of this iconic expedition. 

The event takes place at 4:30pm, click here for more information and tickets


Allie Bailey 31 Days Book Launch Kendal

21 March 2026 | Join Allie Bailey to celebrate the launch of her book 31 Days

A special interview and Q&A session with Allie Bailey to celebrate the release of her new book 31 Days. Come along to meet Allie and get a personalised copy of her book, 31 Days.

Fifty free tickets are available. Reserve yours now as this event will book out quickly! Click here for more information and tickets


The National Outdoor Expo Natasha Somes, Jo Moseley, Harrison Ward Fell Foodie

21 - 22 March 2026 | The National Outdoor Expo in Birmingham

One of the biggest community meet-ups of the year, celebrating the enjoyment of the outdoors all under one roof.

There will be inspirational speakers, to motivate you towards your next adventure, dishing out tips and tricks from their years of experience, with chances to get photos and autographs from your favourites. Cutting-edge technologies and the best in gear, clothing and nutrition at your fingertips, supplied by the biggest outdoor names.

Join Jo Moseley author of Adventures on the Waterand Harrison Ward aka Fell Foodie and author of Cook OutNatasha Sones will also be signing copies of their freshly published wild swimming guidebook, Swimming Wild in London and South East England. Click here for more information

 

 

Gravel Rides Northumberland by Jordan Matthews

12 April 2026 | Sonder Bikes demo day and Gravel Rides Northumberland book launch with Jordan Matthews

Join us on the 12th April for a social ride to celebrate the launch of Gravel rides Northumberland by Jordan Matthews. Setting off from Scrub Cycles in Rothbury, ride some of the finest gravel routes Northumberland has to offer with a choice of two distances. The book will be available to purchase on the day. Click here for more information and to reserve your spot.  




Damian Hall Book Tour

14 April - 19 May 2026 | Damian Hall Running Forever UK Tour

Damian Hall is an ultrarunner, coach, author, climate activist, and tea addict. In his first theatre tour, Damian – aka UltraDamo – will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a toilet and near-fatal mishaps. How to keep running long and strong and how our best years could still be ahead of us. Click here for more information

 

Keswick Mountain Festival 2026 Sara Barnes Renee McGregor Allie Bailey Nic Hardy Jen Scotney

15 - 17 May 2026 | Keswick Mountain Festival 

Find many of our authors at Keswick Mountain Festival 2026!

The festival is a celebration of outdoor sports and adventure, running 15–17 May.

Sara Barnes, author of The Cold Fix, will speak about how she is still chasing wild waters, inspiring others to dive in, and proving it’s never too late to reconnect with nature, adventure, and yourself.

Renee McGregor, author of More Fuel You and Fuel for Thought, will share her knowledge as a world-leading sports dietitian.

Allie Bailey, ultrarunner, coach, speaker and author of There is No Wall and 31 Days will be sharing her insights having tackled some of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet.

Author of Peak Bagging Munros Nic Hardy will be talking about her love of the mountains, something which lead her to become Munroist #6765.

Finally, Jen Scotney, an ultrarunner with podium finishes now based in the Scottish mountains, she draws on her experiences in her debut book, Running Through the Dark.

Click here to find out more information about Keswick Mountain Festival and all of the speakers