Running Events in December 2022

Jingle all the way through London's magical Christmas lights with festive tunes pumping as you go-ho-ho on a magical guided running tour. These Secret London Runs tours are running all through November and December at various paces - see below for more dates and paces available.

Secret London Runs

Christmas Lights Running Tour

Take on this fantastic Saturn Running event this Christmas season to see how far you can run in 7 hours. You'll take home a festive medal and cozy bobble hat to keep you warm in the winter months. Come to burn some pre-christmas calories. 

Saturn Running

The Bobble Hat Strikes Back (SOUTH)

Warm up next December with the Bingley Baubles. This will be a challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland and fields and with distances from 5k to a full marathon, there's an early present under the tree for every runner.

It's Grim up North Running

5k - Standard Entry

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry

10k - Standard Entry

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry

Half Marathon - Standard Entry

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry

Marathon - Standard Entry

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry

Bingley Baubles 2023

Jingle all the way through London's magical Christmas lights with festive tunes pumping as you go-ho-ho on a magical guided walking tour. These Secret London Runs tours are running all through November and December, with plenty of dates available. 

Christmas Lights Walking Tour

Get down to York University for this fantastic timed event. Run as many or few laps of the 2 mile course as you like within the 6 hour time limit and get your hands on a fantastic themed medal and goody bag.

See York Run York

The Valhalla Winter Run

Soak up the buzzing festive cheer of this running event in Edinburgh. Embrace the crisp winter morning in your best fancy dress, and be in with a chance to win an exciting prize! And, what's better motivation than the promise of a mince pie at the finish?

Blast Running

Santa Dash 2023 - SOLD OUT, WAITING LIST ONLY

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.

BigFeat Events

BigXmas Trail Races

If you're looking for the perfect combination of festive cheer and challenging trail run, Let it Stow is the the event for you. Runners will take to the well-worn woodland paths and trails in the scenic Suffolk countryside. 

Raw Trails

Let it Stow

Warm up this December with this friendly running event. Great for beginners and experienced runners alike, the course loops through the historic Richmond Park. Come for the chance to see the famous deer or for the post race goodies. 

The Fix Events

 Richmond Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon - December

E﻿arn your Christmas dinner with this Marathon and Half Marathon event. The looped course takes runners around Caldecotte Lake, providing stunning waterfront views. Come for the finishers medal and friendly winter run.

Enigma Running

Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

Give yourself the Christmas present of a guided trail run in the beautiful Thetford Forest. You'll benefit from a social and casual running pace as well as the tips and insight from your trail running guide, making this event the perfect combination of exercise, nature and leisure.

Escape Trails

High Lodge Guided Trail Run - Christmas Eve

Y﻿ou will truly deserve your Christmas lunch after this Marathon and Half Marathon event. This flat route takes runners on scenic loops around Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy the crisp, winter lakeside views and earn your finisher's medal as you cross the finish line.

The Christmas Die Hard Marathon & Half Marathon

Finish your running season off with a half marathon or marathon on the largest military training area in the UK. Both courses will take in some of Wiltshire's most stunning tracks and come with their fair share of challenge. Come to test your trail technique and leave with a medal.

And-over Trail Events

Salisbury Plain Winter Edition - Marathon & Half Marathon

This guided trail run will take you off the beaten track to battle the picturesque hills of Box Hill. You will be covering over 1000 metres of elevation which promises to help you get stronger on all hills for any race. Come along to get your heart pounding and your legs moving. 

Running Adventures

Box Hill Vertical KM - December 2023

Tackle this relaxed, sociable winter 5k on the banks of Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. With a friendly atmosphere and some lovely scenery to enjoy as you run, this event is perfect for fans of the hit film Die Hard, as all finishers will get a unique double-sided medal. 

Die Hard Christmas Jumpers 5k

The Mornington Chasers' Regent's Park 10K Winter series is back!  Join for the third of six fast runs through this iconic park. The race is chip timed and is mostly flat with slight undulations, so come and earn your finishers medal.

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Regents Park 10k by Mornington Chasers - December

Join Saturn for a Christmas hat themed running event this December. The 7 hour time limit allows you to run as far and fast as you like. Get in the festive spirit and take home a great finisher medal at the end of the day.

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Running Events in December 2022

Christmas Lights Running Tour

Christmas Lights Running Tour

Christmas Lights Running Tour

The Bobble Hat Strikes Back (SOUTH)

Bingley Baubles 2023

Christmas Lights Walking Tour

Christmas Lights Running Tour

The Valhalla Winter Run

Santa Dash 2023 - SOLD OUT, WAITING LIST ONLY

BigXmas Trail Races

Let it Stow

Richmond Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon - December

Christmas Lights Running Tour

Christmas Lights Running Tour

Christmas Lights Running Tour

Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

High Lodge Guided Trail Run - Christmas Eve

The Christmas Die Hard Marathon & Half Marathon

Salisbury Plain Winter Edition - Marathon & Half Marathon

Box Hill Vertical KM - December 2023

Die Hard Christmas Jumpers 5k

Christmas Lights Running Tour

Regents Park 10k by Mornington Chasers - December

The Bobble Hat Strikes Back (NORTH)