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Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races

Name: Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20
Location: High Spen

High Spen, United Kingdom • 20 Dec 2026

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs take place at Chopwell Woods, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead on 20 December 2026. The venue is a 360 hectare mixed woodland managed by Forestry England.

Event distances are:

Family 1 Mile (ages 3–11, adult runs FREE with child)
4 Mile (ages 11+)
8 Mile (ages 16+)

Route maps are provided for each distance. The event is Canicross friendly; one controlled dog per runner is allowed.

Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. All finishers of the 4 and 8 mile runs receive an event medal, event merchandise, mince pies, chocolates and a drink. Family mile finishers receive an event medal, a drink and a selection box.

An event T-Shirt is available to purchase for £12. There is free parking on site but spaces are very limited. Scott Sports will run a shoe demo at the event with demo pairs available on a first come first served basis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) High Spen

Race information

Registration

8 mi

8 Mile

4 mi

4 Mile

Family 1 Mile

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

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