Christmas Runs
For some it's coming too soon, for some it's too far away. Whatever side you're on, with one month to go until the big day it's the perfect time to book in your festive race. Here are 6 of our favourites.
1 / Bauble Bimble: 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & ultra-marathon
Christmas is a Coming
BAUBLE BIMBLE is back!
Ferry Meadows is one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough City Centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year.
Bauble…
2 / Phoenix - Christmas Jumper FRIDAY Run
Each year on the second Friday in December businesses and schools across the country celebrate Christmas Jumper day and each year we join the fun with our Christmas Jumper Friday run. In 2026 our annual Christmas Jumper Friday Run is back yet again and this one is going to be rather special indeed because this year…
3 / Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race
A great chance to stretch your legs with this event on the last Saturday before Christmas, with a Canicross race going off before the main pack.
'Piece of String' refers to the distance and route. You will not know until the event unfolds. We will tell you when there is 1km to go to the finish!
All you need to do is…
4 / The Christmas 'Chilly' 10k & ChrisMax Mile
DB Max are super-excited to present the Christmas Chilly, featuring the Christmas Chilly 10k and the ChrisMax Mile.
Date: Sunday 8th December, 2024
Location: Castle Combe Circuit, Upper Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14 7EY
Join DB Max for the ultimate morning of Christmas cheer and festive fun. The iconic Castle Combe…
5 / Christmas Pudding Dash
This cracking multi-terrain racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes!
Saturday 19 December, 10:30
Pett, East Sussex
5 Mile, 2 Mile Fun Run & Junior Run
Undulating muddy cross country trail
Overview
This cross country event is great for all the family, with the main…
6 / Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Festively Fast
Join Secret London Runs on a guided 10k running tour through London's best Christmas lights, trees and window displays, with festive tunes pumping as you go ho ho.
Back for its 10th edition and on a brand new route for 2025, our Classic Christmas Lights Tour takes you through the world-famous displays of Mayfair and…
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