8 Maids a Milking

Peterstow, United Kingdom • 14 Dec 2025

Event details

The 8 Maids a Milking is scheduled for 14th December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The event is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series. The course is off-road and runs within the grounds of Pengethley Manor. Each lap measures 2.5 km and includes a hill that is repeated on each lap, with a series of up-and-down sections through two vineyards. Participants have a 7-hour time limit to complete their chosen distance. The event is described as suitable for walkers and runners.

Distances offered:

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

Entries, medals and other information

Race bibs are collected at registration on the day; virtual entrants receive a personalised virtual bib by email. Race and virtual medals are the same design and each day in the series has a unique medal. Virtual runs can be recorded via the organiser’s Strava club for free results inclusion; paid virtual entries can have medals posted once the run is verified. Entry fees listed are: Race Entry £29.00, Virtual UK Entry £25.00, Virtual Overseas Entry £39.00. All deposits and payments are non refundable. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. A charity entry option is available for a reduced fee of £10.00 subject to a fundraising commitment. 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
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