Christmas Day Cracker Run
Thu 25 Dec 2025 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!

8 races

  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #1 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham

3K

06:30

All ages

£16-£18

  • 3 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #2 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham

5K

06:30

Age 12 & over

£23-£27

  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #3 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham

10K

06:30

Age 16 & over

£23-£27

  • 10 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #4 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham

Half Marathon

06:30

Age 17 & over

£23-£35

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #5 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham

Marathon

06:30

Age 18 & over

£23-£35

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #6 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham

50K

06:30

Age 20 & over

£23-£35

  • 50 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #7 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham

Ultra Marathon

06:30

Age 18 & over

£23-£35

  • 30.6 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #8 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham

Time Challenge

06:30

Age 18 & over

£23-£35

  • 7 hrs trail running + 0 ft ascent

Event overview

After the success of the last four years of The Christmas Day Cracker Run, join the fifth Christmas Day run! 

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
  • Christmas dinner aid table at the start / finish of each lap
  • Receive a Christmas present, medal and goody bag
  • Special distance pins for half marathon and up

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Shoe type

Trail shoes.

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.

  • Bag storage
  • Changing facilities
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club
Riverside
Egham
Surrey
TW20 0AA
UK

Race HQ

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ. Unmanned bag storage facility.

Parking

There is a large pay on exit carpark at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds.

Races at event

  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #1 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham
3K

06:30

All ages

£16-£18

  • 3 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #2 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham
5K

06:30

Age 12 & over

£23-£27

  • 5 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #3 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham
10K

06:30

Age 16 & over

£23-£27

  • 10 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #4 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham
Half Marathon

06:30

Age 17 & over

£23-£35

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #5 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham
Marathon

06:30

Age 18 & over

£23-£35

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #6 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham
50K

06:30

Age 20 & over

£23-£35

  • 50 km trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #7 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham
Ultra Marathon

06:30

Age 18 & over

£23-£35

  • 30.6 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • #8 of 8
Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham
Time Challenge

06:30

Age 18 & over

£23-£35

  • 7 hrs trail running + 0 ft ascent

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