8 Maids a Milking Virtual Run

Every Mile Counts

From Every Mile Counts

Sunday 13th December 2026
Ross-on-Wye
£25.00–£39.00 · 2 races
5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Join us for the festive fun of the 8 Maids a Milking Virtual Run, organized by Every Mile Counts! This exciting event takes place on Sunday, December 13th, 2026, and allows participants to run from the comfort of their own location, whether it's in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, or anywhere else in the world. Choose your challenge from a variety of distances: 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, or even an Ultra, all within a 7-hour time limit.

Perfect for both walkers and runners, this tough off-road course will get you in the holiday spirit while you earn one of our unique Christmas-themed medals. Don't miss the chance to collect the full set, including ‘Partridge in a Pear Tree’ and ‘12 Drummers Drumming.’ With flexibility to suit your schedule, make this December a memorable one by participating in the 8 Maids a Milking Virtual Run!

Races

  • Virtual

    Virtual

    £25.00

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  • International Entry

    £39.00

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A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Organiser's description

The 8 Maids a Milking is part of our Christmas Series:

For 2026 the event is only available virtually.

You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra.
But your time limit is 7 hours.
Suitable for walkers or runners.
Tough off-road course (see tab section).
You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra.

Suitable for walkers or runners.

Other available medals in the Christmas series are:

‘Partridge in a Pear Tree’

‘2 Turtle Doves’

‘3 French Hens Run’

‘4 Calling Birds Run’

‘5 Golden Rings Run’

‘6 Geese a-laying Run’

‘7 Swans a Swimming’

‘9 Ladies Dancing’

’10 Lords are Leaping’

’11 Pipers Piping’

’12 Drummers Drumming’

Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar.

Location: Anywhere in the World

Can’t make race day?
Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

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Location

Tesla, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6, United Kingdom

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