8 Maids a Milking

Peterstow, United Kingdom • 14 Dec 2025

Event overview

The 8 Maids a Milking is part of the organiser's 12 Days of Christmas race series and takes place on 14 December 2025. Entrants choose a target distance and must complete it within a 7 hour limit. Distances offered include:

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

Each lap is 2.5 km. The course is offroad, contained within the grounds of Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The route includes a hill on each lap and a series of ups and downs through two vineyards. The event is described as suitable for walkers and runners.

Entry, medals and rules

Standard race entry fee is £29.00. Virtual UK entry is £25.00 and virtual overseas entry is £39.00. A charity option is available for a £10.00 entry plus booking charges; this requires raising at least twice the entry fee amount for the nominated charity and that funds are raised at least four weeks before the event. All deposits and payments are non refundable.

Race bibs are collected at registration on event day; virtual bibs are emailed after entry. Medals are issued for both race and paid virtual entries after run verification; international postage costs apply. A free virtual option records results without a medal if submitted via the organiser's verification process (Strava or device photo). Entrants must be aged 18 or over and are responsible for their fitness and safety. 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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