Running Events in December 2022

The Meadows 2024 Series - December

RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark - December

Run Media City Christmas 5k, 10k & Juniors

Birmingham Running Festival - December 2024

Slow and Dirty

RunThrough Wimbledon Christmas Run 5k & 10k

End of Year 10 Miler

RunThrough Tatton Park 5k & 10k Series Pass 2024

Friday at Westerlands Graffaham 10K Women's Guided Trail Run

RunThrough Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k - December 2024

Virtual Partridge in a Pear Tree

Virtual 2 Turtle Doves Run

17k Guided Run Pin Mill

Santa Dash and Festive Fun Run

Jingle Jog 2024

Virtual 3 French Hens Run

The Virtual 4 Calling Birds Run

Virtual 5 Golden Rings Run

Virtual 6 Geese a Laying 

Christmas Jumper Daschund Through the Snow Run

Virtual 8 Maids a Milking

Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 10k, 5k & 3k Junior Run

Kettering Christmas 10k & 5k 2024

Run Aintree 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - December 2024

The Big Santa Dash Fun Run, 10k and Half Marathon for CancerCare

Virtual 9 Ladies Dancing Run

Virtual 10 Lords a Leaping

Virtual 11 Pipers Piping

Amersham Festive Night Trails - 13km - Chilterns - Guided Run

RunThrough Chase the Moon Santa Run Battersea Park 5k & 10k - December 2024

Virtual 12 Drummers Drumming

The Virtual Frosty Snowrun

Virtual Santa's Little Helpers

Christmas Cracker Chasing Numbers

The Pie'd Piper

Die Hard Christmas Jumpers Marathon (23rd Dec)

Christmas Day Cracker Run 2024

The Saltwood Boxing Day Run 2024

The 17th Sunrise to Sunset Challenge

Year End Time Turner 2024

The Last Run of the Year 2024

PHOENIX - RM - Christmas Jubilee River Run 2024

Wheaton Aston 10K 2024

PHOENIX - Pearl Harbour - Military Series Run

Sussex Downs Trail Run

Star Wars Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

PieAthlon

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

Lace up and join Blast Running as you take on this flat and fast 5k. Hunt for a PB with chip-timing splits at half-way and full distance plus earn some awesome freebies.

Blast Running

5k - Affiliated Entry

End the year on a high by taking part in this family-friendly running series set at the iconic Lee Valley VeloPark. You'll take on the flat open pathways, racing all the way to the finish to earn your very own event medal. There is even a Kids Mile so the whole family can get involved.

RunThrough

Half Marathon - Standard Entry

10 Mile - Standard Entry

10k - Standard Entry

5k - Standard Entry

1 Mile - Standard Entry

Group of 6 Booking - Standard Entry

Catch views of Media City's most famous sights in this looped 5k, 10k or junior event. Great for runners of all levels, feel the buzz as you race around the fast and flat 2.5k loop, starting and ending in the centre of Media City. This event is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Run one of Europe's largest urban parks at the Birmingham Running Festival. With several distances on offer, there's something for everyone to keep warm with this December. Come for picturesque route and bespoke finisher medal.

Junior Race - Standard Entry

5k + £12 Event T-Shirt - Standard Entry

10k + £12 Event T-Shirt - Standard Entry

Half Marathon + £12 Event T-Shirt - Standard Entry

Take on this exciting festive 19k through the middle of rural Dorset. The relaxed nature of this event makes it the perfect race for runners of any ability. Come along for the well deserved medal and friendly atmosphere.

Tri-Counties Trail Running

19k - Standard Entry

Earn your Christmas dinner with this festive run around Wimbledon Common. Whether you're running the 5k or 10k, this course is great for runners of all experience levels. Come for the festive atmosphere or for the themed finisher's medal.

Group of 6 Booking (6 Entries) - Standard Entry

Whisk your way through beautiful country lanes around Staplehurst this December. This well marked and marshalled route means you can just focus on you and your running. Come along to extend the festive spirit and to soak in the fun and friendly atmosphere.

Running & Riding

10 Miler - Standard Entry

10 Miler - Affiliated Entry

Tackle the year of Tatton 5 and 10k's with this fantastic series pass. You'll have guaranteed entry to all Tatton races throughout 2024, so why not challenge yourself to as many as you can. With medals on offer, there's no better way to stay motivated throughout the year.

Series Pass - Series Entry

Join a crew of like-minded women to experience the stunning South Downs. You will be lead by an experienced guide through 10k of stunning trails. Come for the community spirit and a post-run coffee.

She Runs Outdoors

8k Guided Trail Run - Standard Entry

Tackle the trails at Carsington Water next Christmas season to burn some well-needed calories before Christmas Day. Enjoy the fantastic scenery as you run 10k or the Half Marathon around this picturesque reservoir. Come for a great challenge this winter.

Group of 6 Booking (6 Entries)  - Group of 6 Entry

As the first event in this exciting virtual 12 day voyage, this is sure to be a cracker. There's a variety of distance lengths and the chance to receive exclusive custom medals and T-shirts. Take part in some festive clothes too - this one's ideal for fancy dressing!

Every Mile Counts

UK Entry - Standard Entry

International Entry - Standard Entry

Charity Option - Standard Entry

Defer to 2023 - Standard Entry

Put on your best Christmas-themed outfits and participate in this virtual event, part of the 12-day Christmas runs series. Run as little as 5k or as far as you like to get your medal and get some exercise in during the festive season!

Embrace the autumnal weather and tackle some trails at the Pin Mill 17k guided run. The route will take you through the heart of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Expect to get muddy and to explore some fantastic trails.

Raw Trails

Guided Run - Standard Entry

Come along to this delightful festive run in aid of Norwich Food Bank. Held in the heart of Whitlingham Country Park, the Santa 5k Dash and Festive Fun Run take in a scenic route. With all profits going to the food bank and mulled wine and festive treats for all, this isn't one to be missed.

Boghopper Races

Brighten up your winter with a festive, Jingle Jog around Frimley this December. This jolly event takes a multi-terrain course of path, grass, towpath and track in a race with accurate chip-timing. Come for a well-earned mince pie, finisher's medal and to support the Frimley NHS Trust.

Frimley Health Charity

5K Jingle Jog - Adult Entry

5K Jingle Jog - Child Entry

5K Jingle Jog - Family Entry

1K Fun Run - Adult Entry

1K Fun Run - Child Entry

1K Fun Run - Family Entry

Don your finest festive attire and enjoy this lovely virtual run, part of the 12 in 12 Christmas runs series. There's plenty of course lengths for all abilities, with this acting as the perfect way to shift some of your Christmas pud. There's medals for all too.

Don your finest festive attire and enjoy this lovely run, part of the 12in12 Christmas runs. There's plenty of course lengths for all abilities, with this acting as the perfect way to shift some of your Christmas pud. There's medals for all too.

Enjoy a virtual pre-Christmas run this December in the 5 Golden Rings event. Choose to run for as little or as long as you like, with this event being the perfect way to earn your Christmas relaxation.

Don your finest festive attire and enjoy this lovely run, part of the 12in12 Christmas runs. There's plenty of course lengths for all abilities, with this acting as the perfect way to shift some of your christmas pud. There's medals for all too.

Come and celebrate the Christmas countdown with a lovely run along the Thames courtesy of Saturn Running. The 7 hour timed challenge allows you control over how far you run, with medals for all finishers! All abilities are welcome, so get moving during this festive period.

Saturn Running

7 Hour Challenge / Ultra - Standard Entry

7 Hour Challenge / Ultra - Affiliated Entry

10k - Affiliated Entry

Half Marathon - Affiliated Entry

Marathon - Standard Entry

Marathon - Affiliated Entry

As the 8th virtual run out of 12 Christmas-themed events, this is the perfect opportunity to ensure that you're nicely prepared for your festive break. Run as little or as much as you like, wherever you like - it's completely up to you!

Warm up this winter with this fantastic hot chocolate race at the picturesque Derwent Country Park. Offering 10k, 5k and 4k Junior distances, take on a mixed terrain course suitable for a variety of abilities. All finishers will get a delicious cup of hot chocolate when they finish!

Run Nation

Junior 3k - Standard Entry

Junior 3k - Affiliated Entry

Get into the Christmas spirit with this festive run in Kettering. With distances ranging from 10ks to a Kids Dash fun for the whole family is guaranteed. Come along in your best festive garb for a chance to win a prize.

GBR Run

Experience the buzzing atmosphere and famous venue of Aintree Racecourse as you take on a Half Marathon, 10k or 5k. You'll run a flat, paved route, perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike.

5k incl. T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry incl. T-Shirt

10k incl. T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry incl. T-Shirt

Half Marathon incl. T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry incl. T-Shirt

Group of 6 - Group of 6 Entry

This fun and festive running event is perfect for all the family. With a Half Marathon, 10k and Fun Run on offer, there is even something for the little ones to take part in. There will be medals for all finishers and a gift from Santa himself for the younger Fun Run finishers!

Lancaster Race Series

CancerCare Christmas Cracker 10k - Standard Entry

CancerCare Christmas Cracker 10k - Lancaster Runner's Club Member Entry

CancerCare Santa Dash Fun Run - Family of 4 Entry

CancerCare Turkey Trot Half Marathon - Lancaster Runner's Club Member Entry

CancerCare Turkey Trot Half Marathon - Standard Entry

Deck yourself out in festive costumes for this virtual event, part of the 12-day Christmas runs series. With a selection of distances suitable for all running levels and bespoke medals for finishers, this is the perfect way to get some exercise in during the festive season!

As one of the final few 12 days of virtual Christmas events, this is sure to be a great run. Runners and walkers will love the flexibility offered, as you can choose how far you want to run.

This is the penultimate Christmas run in Ultra Running's virtual series. Run as little or as much as you want to shift some of your Christmas pud. There's medals for all too.

Join Play in the Wild for their final guided run of the year. This fantastic festive night run will take you on a journey along the winding trails surrounding Amersham. Suitable for all trail runners, new and experienced, come for a lovely route and a post-run drink.

Play in the Wild 

Amersham Festive Night Trails - Standard Entry

Squeeze in one more run before the festive break with a midweek Santa Run under the moonlight in this well-loved and well-organised 5k & 10k in Battersea Park. This fast and flat route will provide some blistering times so get out those running shoes, face the cold and fly around this course.

Group of 6 Booking - Group of 6 Entry

As the final virtual event of the fantastic 12 days of Christmas series, this surely has to be at the top of your Christmas wishlist. Run as little or as much as you like and get into the festive spirit with the 25th waiting around the corner.

This fantastic and festive virtual event is sure to get you feeling in the Christmassy mood. Feel free to breeze through your choice of distance, completing a minimum of 5k. You'll even pick up a snazzy event medal for your participation efforts.

This virtual festive cracker is ideal for participants of all ages. Get dressed up in your best festive gear and get ready to bag a fantastic event medal. It's the perfect early Christmas present for all the family!

UK Entry -  1 Medal Type  - Standard Entry

UK Entry - All 3 Medal Types - Standard Entry

Overseas Entry - 1 Medal Type - Standard Entry

Overseas Entry - All 3 Medal Types - Standard Entry

This festive treat is the perfect way to achieve your weekly distance target in a fun, inclusive atmosphere. With a route along the River Thames and the flexibility to choose whatever distance suits you, this is ideal for all abilities. Come along for a fantastic finisher's medal and goody bag.

Ultra / 7 Hour Challenge - Standard Entry

Ultra / 7 Hour Challenge - Affiliated Entry

Get moving in the run up to Christmas with this feel-good, friendly running event based in Telford. Choose to run 8 miles, 16 miles or a marathon and take in the Silkin Way and the Valley of Ironbridge. All runners will be rewarded with a pie after crossing the finish line.

How Hard Can it be

16 Miles - Standard Entry

8 Miles - Standard Entry

Y﻿ou will truly deserve your Christmas lunch after this 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.

Enigma Running

Give yourself a present with the Christmas Day Cracker Run! Try and complete as many 4.37 mile laps as you can within the 7-hour time limit and earn a goody bag, medal and Christmas present. An amazing way to spend your Christmas morning, running along this beautiful stretch of the River Thames.

Ultra / 7 Hour Challenge  - Standard Entry

Ultra / 7 Hour Challenge  - Affiliated Entry

Keep the festivities going with this Boxing Day fun run in Saltwood. Perfect for all ages and abilities, this is the ideal post-Christmas family activity. Come along for your finisher's medal and a chance to win a top finisher's prize.

Sports Systems

The Boxing Day Run  - Standard Entry 

The Boxing Day Run  - UKA Affiliated Entry 

The Boxing Day Run  - Junior Entry (Ages 15-17)

The Boxing Day Run  - Kids Entry (Under 15)

The Boxing Day Run  - Family Entry (2 Adults, 2 Children)

Run as far as you dare in this Sunrise to Sunset challenge this December. Perfect for runners looking to push themselves to a new distance, go as far as you can within the time. Enjoy music, food and drinks, and a great atmosphere throughout.

Ultra - Standard Entry

See how far you've come in 2024 by taking part in this 7 hour time challenge where you'll complete as many 4.37 mile laps as you can. This event is open to all abilities so everyone is able to get moving, after all, that festive indulgence!

7 hour Challenge / Ultra - Standard Entry

7 hour Challenge / Ultra - Affiliated Entry

Bring your 2024 to a finish with this friendly running event on the last day of the year. Based in Staines, you'll run along the River Thames, completing as many or as few laps as you like! Complete a minimum of 5k to earn your finisher's medal, and make sure to hang around for the post-run pizza.

Enjoy a run along the Jubilee River in Slough, with the flexibility to run as little or as far as you want on the day. You can expect some great views across the river and to Windsor Castle, as well as a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

Phoenix Running

Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra Marathon - Standard Entry

Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry

Newport and District Running Club

Celebrate history at the fourth and final event in the military running series, Pearl Harbour. With the option to run as much or little as you like in the time limit, you can make this event your own. As always, you will be rewarded with an epic medal to remember your achievement.

5k - Standard

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry

10k - Standard

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry

Half Marathon - Standard

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry

Marathon - Standard

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry

Ultra Marathon / 7-Hour Timed Event - Standard

Ultra Marathon / 7-Hour Timed Event - UKA Affiliated Entry

Take on this fantastic trail race through the South Downs National Park. Soak up the fantastic views as you traverse fast and long-ranging trails. Expect a few challenging climbs throughout. With 2 distances on offer, there is something for all abilities.

UK Running Events

21k - Standard Entry

12.5k - Standard Entry

M﻿ay the force be with you to get you round this marathon or half marathon course. Set around the scenic Caldecotte Lake, come and take on a lovely fast and flat race and get your hands on an epic Star Wars themed medal.

Get the perfect balance of pies and running in this fantastic mixed-terrain 6k run/walk. This event will keep you fuelled as you traverse the exceptionally interesting route. Mostly comprised of trails, you will tackle the "Bog of Doom", a true challenge for all, and race to earn you pies.

Run Able

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.

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