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Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • £31-£36
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Bauble Bimble

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
The most scenic running event in Cambridgeshire! You are invited to the beautiful Grafham Water to tackle a scenic 10-mile trail run that circumnavigates the reservoir.
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • £30-£35
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Grafham Water | Trail & Canicross

The most scenic running event in Cambridgeshire! You are invited to the beautiful Grafham Water to tackle a scenic 10-mile trail run that circumnavigates the reservoir.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 17 & over
  • 10 miler
  • CaniCross
Get ready to pull on your Santa suit and bring the festive fun to the trails!
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • £11-£16
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK

Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash

Get ready to pull on your Santa suit and bring the festive fun to the trails!

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 8 & over
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
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
  • £4-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1

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!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Plastic-free event
  • All ages
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Come and join in Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £22-£34
Durham, County Durham, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North

Come and join in Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-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-£36
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Twas The Run Before Christmas

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-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!

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £4-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2

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

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • All ages
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is Coming, and so is the most magical fun run of the year!
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £9
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Santa Run Wales

Get your Santa suits, reindeer antlers, and elf ears ready — Christmas is Coming, and so is the most magical fun run of the year!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
A great chance to stretch your legs with this event on the last Saturday before Christmas, with a Canicross race going off before the main pack.
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £19
Mold, Clwyd, UK

Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race

A great chance to stretch your legs with this event on the last Saturday before Christmas, with a Canicross race going off before the main pack.

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • Trail run
  • CaniCross
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route over half marathon distance.
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £27-£32
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Christmas Canter | Half Marathon

It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route over half marathon distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 764 ft ascent
The ‘Slow and Dirty’ could actually be better described as the Fast and Clean, as its a very level 19k race along the hard surface of an old railway line.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £32
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, UK

Slow and Dirty

The ‘Slow and Dirty’ could actually be better described as the Fast and Clean, as its a very level 19k race along the hard surface of an old railway line.

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • Trail run
  • CaniCross
If you prefer to put on a pair of trainers rather than open presents, drink and eat Christmas dinner (or if you want to get a run in before you do all of that) then this is the event for you!
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • £16-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

Christmas Day Cracker Run

If you prefer to put on a pair of trainers rather than open presents, drink and eat Christmas dinner (or if you want to get a run in before you do all of that) then this is the event for you!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Welcome to the 6-hour Boxing Day Challenge, where you can run the distance of your choice on an out-and-back route along the River Thames, with fuel stations, bespoke medal and goody bag.
  • Fri 26 Dec
  • £28-£30
Egham, Surrey, UK

Boxing Day Challenge

Welcome to the 6-hour Boxing Day Challenge, where you can run the distance of your choice on an out-and-back route along the River Thames, with fuel stations, bespoke medal and goody bag.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Join the final event of the year and see it out with a bang! You can choose the medal you want from a selection from throughout the year!
  • Sat 27 Dec
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Year End Time Turner

Join the final event of the year and see it out with a bang! You can choose the medal you want from a selection from throughout the year!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
  • Wed 31 Dec
  • £16-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

River Thames Run

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!!
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

New Years Day Run

Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £14-£41
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington | Day 1

Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, Rhino medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £16-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

Rhino Run

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, Rhino medal and goody bag.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £14-£41
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington | Day 2

Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 9 Jan 2026
  • £16-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Jan

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £8-£28
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills

The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 3 & over
  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • CaniCross 2
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £16-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run - South

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Take on a tough, award-winning trail run in the Surrey Hills and North Downs with a cracking sunrise, stop-in-your-tracks views and five-star reviews! No nonsense trail running.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £27-£31
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Fitstuff G3 Run Series | Race 1

Take on a tough, award-winning trail run in the Surrey Hills and North Downs with a cracking sunrise, stop-in-your-tracks views and five-star reviews! No nonsense trail running.

  • Trees not tees
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £73-£115
Dover, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Two: Dover

A crisp morning start from the farm on a 50/50 road-trail mix with coastal views. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 16 & over
  • Fixed time runs
  • Ultra run
A fabulous 43-mile point-to-point race, well established as the season opener to the Ultra race calendar and always sells out. From the countryside along the Grand Union Canal into London.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £80
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK

Country to Capital Ultra

A fabulous 43-mile point-to-point race, well established as the season opener to the Ultra race calendar and always sells out. From the countryside along the Grand Union Canal into London.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 43 miles trail running + 1404 ft ascent

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