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!
Sign up for £20
- Sun 13 Dec 2026
10:00
Age 11 & over
£20
- 5 km multi terrain running
Event overview
The beautiful, tree-lined paths of Salcey Forest are the venue for this wonderful trail race which is perfect for both novices and veterans.
Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and the finish-line medals! And, don't forget, seasonal fancy dress is most welcome! Santa hats at the ready!
Included
- Stunning forest trails
- Virtually flat trail
- Friendly atmosphere
- Junior Fun Run
- Prize for best seasonal fancy dress outfit!
This event is part of Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
Timetable
- 1 lap
- Bone conducting headphones only
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- No cut off time
- Traffic free
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
A festive forest run through Salcey’s scenic trails, weaving beneath towering trees on well-marked paths. Expect a friendly atmosphere, seasonal cheer, and a mix of smooth tracks and natural terrain.
Route highlights
- Beautiful woodland setting with ancient oak trees
- Clearly marked trail routes
- Predominantly flat, runnable terrain
- Festive Christmas atmosphere and themed event vibe
- Suitable for all abilities, including beginners
- Junior fun run for younger participants
- Supportive, community-focused event organisation
- Likely muddy sections depending on weather conditions
- Paid parking
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Salcey Forest
Wootton Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN7 2HX
UK
Paid parking
The parking charge is £3.50 and will cover parking for 2 hours from the start of the race.
Race HQ
Race HQ will be located close to the visitor's centre. There will be signs to direct you from the car park.
Start & finish
The 10K and 5K start and finish in the same location and this is close to the Race HQ.
By car
Salcey Forest is between Northampton and Milton Keynes and is accessible from the M1.
By bus
There aren't any train stations nearby, however there are bus stops in Hartwell close to the event venue.
- Certificate
- Medal
- Race photo
- Trophy
- Vouchers
Included
- Bespoke medal
- Free photographs
- Trophies and prizes for leading runners
- Dress to impress Santa with a special prize for the best-dressed runner!
prizes
- Trophy with e-certificate & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners
- E-certificate and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior
A really lovely race, well organised with excellent pre-race communication. Charlotte T
Good course, well marshalled, finish line had great biscuits and a nice medal and trophy too. Thank you and see you again next year! Robert K
Great Xmas medal (Xmas 10k in Dec 24 was postponed to Jan 25) which was a different design from last year's. Marshals/organisation were all excellent. Course is beautiful. Some frozen mud in places which required a little care. Overall, loved it. Heather F
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Bring your own cup
- Plastic bottle free
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
This event is doing its best to work sustainably to ensure that the carbon footprint of the race is kept as low as possible.
- Age 11 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£20.00
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