Up and Running Christmas Cracker

4.5 · 1 review
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  • Date Sun 27th December 2026
  • Time 10:00
  • Location Glasgow, Lanarkshire
  • Price £22.90 - £24.90
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style at the Up and Running Christmas Cracker, hosted by Up and Running Events! Join us on Sunday, 27th December 2026, at the picturesque Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festive cheer. This exciting event features a 5k and 10k for runners of all abilities, along with a kids race and a toddler dash, making it the perfect family-friendly celebration.

The flat and scenic park paths provide a fantastic opportunity to shake off those Christmas indulgences while chasing personal bests or simply enjoying a festive run with friends. With excellent organisation, clear course markings, and a warm finish area, participants of all ages will feel the joy and camaraderie that this event brings. Whether you're closing out your racing year or introducing your little ones to their first race, the Up and Running Christmas Cracker promises a memorable experience for everyone. Don’t miss out on this wonderful way to ring in the end of the year!

Up and Running Christmas Cracker

Sun 27th December 2026

A group of runners starts a race at a park, passing under a yellow "START" arch, with spectators and photographers on the side. The runners wear numbered bibs and athletic clothing. Green trees surround the path. A group of people wearing numbered bibs are running and jogging on a park path during a race on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and greenery. Two women are running in a race through a sunny park. The woman in front, wearing a white tank top and pink skirt, is smiling, waving, and holding a cap. Other runners and people are visible in the background. A runner wearing a race bib number 571 smiles and makes peace signs with both hands while running on a sunny park path lined with grass and flowers. Other runners and people are visible in the background. Two women are running in a race through a park. The woman in front, wearing a white shirt and black shorts, smiles and gives a thumbs-up. The second woman, in a pink skirt and orange tank top, runs behind her. Trees and flowers line the path. A woman wearing a race bib numbered 577 smiles with arms wide as she crosses a finish line in a park. Other runners and spectators are visible in the background on a sunny day. A group of eight adults in bright athletic clothing pose and smile under a yellow "START" arch at a running event, each wearing medals and numbered race bibs. Two others stand nearby, also smiling. Trees and sunshine in the background.

Organiser's Description

Celebrate the festive season in running style at The Christmas Cracker, taking place at Kelvingrove Park on Sunday, 27th December. This fun-filled event is the perfect way to shake off the Christmas indulgence and enjoy a lively day of running in one of Glasgow’s most iconic parks.

With something for everyone, the event features a 5k and 10k for runners of all abilities, alongside a kids race and a toddler dash, making it a true family-friendly celebration. The flat, scenic park paths are ideal for chasing a festive PB, running with friends, or simply soaking up the end-of-year atmosphere.

Expect great organisation, clear course marking and plenty of festive cheer throughout, with a welcoming finish area where runners of all ages can celebrate their achievements. Whether you’re closing out your racing year or introducing little ones to their first event, The Christmas Cracker promises a joyful and memorable day out for the whole family.

Races

  • 10k

    £24.90

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 5k

    £22.90

    Booking for more than 1?

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4.5

1 review

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Quentin

·a month ago

It was a very well organised event! Great atmosphere, great course and a all around fun time. The 0.5 less of a rating was that the registration station had 3 lines but the signs were on the floor. Personally should of had them higher so everyone could see from the back and go in the right queues. Would also have A to L and M to Q and R to Z that way less people in the first queue that was A to M. Surname wise lots of Ms haha anyway amazing day!

Location

Kelvin Way, Glasgow, G12 8, United Kingdom

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