- Sat 6 Dec 2025
09:00
Age 12 & over
£28-£32
- 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
Event overview
How it works
- This is a 7-hour timed challenge event
- You have full control over the distance you want to run
- The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap
- A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km
- You can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like
- There will be a 3K and 5K turnaround point within the lap
- Complete 3 laps for a half marathon
- 6 laps for a marathon
- 7 or more for an ultra
- 50km distance available
- Fuel table at the start / finish of each lap
- Receive a medal and bobble hat
- Special distance pins for half marathon and up
This event is part of A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
Shoe type
Road shoes.
Road shoes can be used all year round but if you prefer the extra grip on the trail sections then trail shoes can be worn.
Ability level
All abilities are welcome at this super-inclusive event and walkers are welcome too.
Special event
If the event is a special event for you, for instance, your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th, etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event.
- Flat
- Food stations
- Mostly traffic free
- Out and back
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is mainly well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section.
- Changing facilities
- Free parking
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Last Hop
Clarence Street
Staines-upon-Thames
Staines
Surrey
TW18 4SU
UK
Race HQ
Toilets and changing facilities are available at the start / finish area inside the venue HQ. These facilities will be open from 8am and will be available for use throughout the entire event.
Parking
There is parking available in Bridge Street Car Park in Staines, TW18 4TP.
- Goody bag
- Medal
Medals & pins
As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of the incredible themed medals.
There are also distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are the Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.
Goody bag
You earned the calories after all, so all finishers get a goody bag. As well as the standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, there is also a fabulous vegan goody bag for the vegan runners.
Bobble hat
In addition to a medal, goody bag and maybe a distance pin, you'll receive a festive bobble hat to get you in the spirit!
Aid table
There is a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is an incredible selection of drinks and savoury or sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies with vegan options also available.
- Age 12 & over
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 7-10 days prior to the event with full race day information.
Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£28.00
Entry fee
£32.00
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