12 Drummers Drumming Run

Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom • 18 Dec 2025

Event overview

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series and takes place on 18 December 2025. The event is held at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The course is offroad and stays within the manor grounds. Each lap measures 2.5 km and the route includes a hill on every lap plus a series of ups and downs through two vineyards. Entrants have a seven hour time limit to complete their chosen distance. The event is open to walkers and runners.

Distances, entries and medals

  • 5k (2 laps)
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra

Race entry fee is listed as £29.00. Virtual UK entry is £25.00 and virtual overseas entry is £39.00. Virtual participation can be recorded via the organiser’s Strava club or by submitting proof of the run; paid virtual entries are eligible for a mailed medal (additional postage for international destinations). Race bibs are collected at on-site registration; virtual bibs are emailed after entry. All entry fees are non refundable. A charity option is available for a £10.00 entry fee that requires raising at least twice that amount for the nominated charity, with funds raised at least four weeks before the event. Participants must be aged 18 or over and accept the organiser’s terms and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
5k (2 Laps)
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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