5 Golden Rings Run

Peterstow, United Kingdom • 11 Dec 2025

5 Golden Rings Run : event details

The 5 Golden Rings Run takes place on 11th December 2025 as part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series. The event is held at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The organiser describes the course as off-road and very tough, with a hill on each lap and a series of up-and-down sections through two vineyards. Entrants have a time limit of seven hours to complete their chosen distance. The event is open to walkers and runners.

Course, distances and entry information

Available distances for the day are:

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

Each lap is 2.5 km in length. Race bibs are collected at registration on the day; virtual bibs are emailed to entrants after entry. Virtual participation is allowed anywhere in the world, with date flexibility for entries. Paid virtual entrants receive the same type of medal as race finishers once their run is verified; free virtual participation via the organiser’s Strava group is recorded on results but does not include a medal. Entry fees shown include Race Entry £29.00, Virtual UK Entry £25.00, and Virtual Overseas Entry £39.00. A charity entry option is available with specific fundraising conditions. Personal cancellation insurance and a deferral option (for a fee, up to four weeks before the event) are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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