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BigXmas Trail Festival

Name: BigXmas Trail Festival
Start: 2026-12-13
End: 2026-12-13
Location: Sale

Sale, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2026

The BigXmas Trail Festival will take place in Sale on Sunday 13 December 2026. You can run between 11 and 42 kilometers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Sale

Race information

Registration

Marathon

Half Marathon

11 km

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

Trail runs nearby

Wednesday Jul 8

Widdop Fell Race

Hebden Bridge

11 km

A marked high-moor fell race of about 7 miles with 1200 ft ascent across tussocky paths and bracken. The FRA-licensed non-GPS event requires mandatory kit, has a 120-runner limit, and pre-entry closes 6 July 2026.

Wednesday Jul 8

The Royton Trail

Royton

6 mi

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

Thursday Jul 9

Thurlstone Chase

Thurlstone

6 km

A category BS fell race of 6.4 Kilometres at Thurlstone Gala in South Yorkshire on 9 July 2026. Single lap, undulating course, entry £6 with a 150 runner limit and cash prizes including record bonuses.

Saturday Jul 11

Sithee at Slawit Again

Trail races from Slaithwaite follow the Huddersfield canal out to Tunnel End, with four distance options, on course feed stations and marshals. Parking is limited and registration is at Slaithwaite Community Centre.