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Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 13 Dec
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1 | 5K

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 1 | Step into Christmas

Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £14-£16
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | 5K

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £22-£32
Durham, County Durham, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £20
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Salcey Forest Christmas 5K

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running + 180 ft ascent
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £31-£33
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Twas The Run Before Christmas | 4 Hour

Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 4 hrs multi terrain running + 299 ft ascent
  • Sat 13 Dec
Matlock, Derbyshire, UK

The Whitworth Thread 5K

  • 5 km road running + 30 m ascent
  • Sat 13 Dec
North Berwick, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 2 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 13 Dec
London, UK

Swiftathon 5K & 10K Fun Run (Birthday Version) | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 13 Dec
Newcastle, County Down, UK

ACTI-SNACK Run Forest Run Series - Tollymore | 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 370 ft ascent
  • Sun 14 Dec
Portland, Dorset, UK

Osprey Run 5K & 10K | 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 160 ft ascent
  • Sun 14 Dec
London, UK

The One in the Park - Regents | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Camberley, Surrey, UK

Jingle Jog | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK

Christmas Day for Runners | Great Sprout Scuttle 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Morpeth, Northumberland, UK

TRAILDOG Druridge Bay | 6.5K

  • 6.5 km trail running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Richmond, UK

Richmond Park December 5K, 10K and Half Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK

Kettering Christmas 10K & 5K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Aylesford, Kent, UK

Rudolph Fun Run | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Esher, Surrey, UK

Santa Fun Run | Sandown Park

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
Chatham, Kent, UK

Chatham Maritime Christmas Dash

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 14 Dec
London, UK

The One in the Park | Battersea | 5K

  • 5 km road running

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