BigXmas Trail Races

Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 8:45 am

Sale Water Park, Sale

1 / 3

BigXmas Trail Races

Not quite ready to book?

Save this event for later and come back to it when you're ready.

Event passed

Results & Photos

About

Come for the energetic and fun atmosphere at this Christmas themed trail run in the leafy suburbs of Greater Manchester. Following the Trans Pennine Trail or the River Mersey you'll enjoy the scenic location as you run. Come for the festive atmosphere and finisher's medal.

Marathon, Half Marathon and 11k

View details

Sun, Dec 15, 2024

View logistics

Sale, United Kingdom

View location

4.5
(Reviews)

All reviews

Who‘s Attending?

24 community members attending

+21

Where and when

Location

Sale Water Park, Rifle Rd, Sale M33 2LX, UK

Start times

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024

Marathon: 8:45 AMHalf Marathon: 9:15 AM11k: 9:45 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for BigXmas Trail Races

11k

11km

£24

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£32

Marathon

26.2mi

£42

Route information

Terrain: Trails

Elevation: Undulating

Get in the festive spirit with this trail race set in the suburbs of Manchester. Offering three different race distances - 11k, a half marathon and marathon - this event is sure to have something for everyone!

Starting from Sale Water Park, the trails will take in Chorlton Water Park and the River Mersey. The marathon distance will follow the Trans Pennine Trail all the way to Little Bollington, returning via the Bridgewater Canal. All routes will finish back at Sale Water Park.

Trails will be fully marked and marshalled, and the half marathon and marathon routes will have fully-stocked aid stations to keep you fuelled on your run. For a post-race treat, you'll get

Organizer route images

What's included

Bespoke finisher's medal
Post-race mince pies and mulled wine
Chip-timed results
Fully marked and marshalled routes
On-course photographers
Well-stocked aid stations
Toilets
Bag drop
Free parking

How to get there

Sale Water Park, Rifle Rd, Sale M33 2LX, UK

Get full directions

Parking

There is ample free parking at Sale Water Park with nearby overflow car park options.

By Public Transport

There are ride facilities at Sale Water Park if you're using the Metrolink tram.

Event day logistics

08:45 Marathon starts

09:15 Half Marathon starts

09:45 11k starts

Kit

It is recommended that entrants bring trail shoes for the event.

Aid Stations

There'll be fully stocked aid stations on the marathon and half marathon routes with tasty treats to keep you going till the finish line.

Age Requirements

11k: Entrants must be 16 years of age or older to participate
Half Marathon: Entrants must be 17 years of age or older to participate
Marathon: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate

Toilets and Bag Drop

The toilets and bag drop will be located at the start/finish of the event.

BigFeat Events

View more BigFeat Events events

FAQs

Will there be parking at BigXmas Trail Races?

Yes, there's ample parking at Sale Water Park.

What distances are on offer for BigXmas Trail Races?

You can take your pick of a 11k, half marathon and marathon to run for this event.

Will there be water and snacks on the route for BigXmas Trail Races?

Yes, there'll be fully stocked aid stations along the route.

Are there any age restrictions for BigXmas Trail Races?

You'll need to be at least 16 years old on event day to compete in the 11k, 17 years old to compete in the half marathon and 18 years old to compete in the marathon.