- Sun 14 Dec 2025
09:30
All ages
£7
- 1.2 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
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
Timetable
- Bag storage
- Paid parking
- Rural
- 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.
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- No cut off time
- Traffic free
Overview
Junior racers are welcomed to the start line for their very own dedicated event so that they can experience the thrill of race day for themselves.
The race will take place before the main race and is approximately 1.2K around the Race HQ area.
While this race will not be chip timed, all runners will receive a finishers' medal. Race numbers are only available for collection on the day.
Parents are responsible for collecting their children at the finish line. And, if parents are accompanying younger racers then no additional entry is required. However, participating parents will not receive a chip time or medal.
Come and support young runners with uproarious cheers as they cross the finish line!
- 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.
- Medal
- Race photo
- Trophy
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
- All ages
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£7.00
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
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