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BigXmas Trail Festival

Name: BigXmas Trail Festival
Start: 2025-12-14
End: 2025-12-14
Location: Sale

Sale, United Kingdom • 14 Dec 2025

BigXmas Trail Festival is an annual running event held at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester, offering three trail race distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The scenic courses traverse suburban greenspaces, including Chorlton Water Park and the River Mersey, with the marathon route extending along the Trans Pennine Trail to Little Bollington and back via the Bridgewater Canal. The fully marked and marshalled trails cater to both beginners and experienced runners, featuring well-stocked aid stations on longer routes. Participants receive bespoke medals or can opt to plant a tree instead. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by finish line treats like mulled wine and mince pies, making it a spirited and enjoyable event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Sale

Race information

Website Registration

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

11 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Orchan Rocks Fell Race

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The Cake Race

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Accrington - 23 mi from Sale

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