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Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races

High Spen, United Kingdom • 21 Dec 2025

Event information

The Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races take place on 21 December 2025 at Chopwell Woods, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. The woodland is a 360-hectare mixed site managed by Forestry England. The event is canicross friendly, with one controlled dog permitted per runner. Route maps are provided for each distance. Live chip-timing will be used and Timing Up North is the timing provider.

Race details

  • Family 1 Mile (ages 3–11; adult runs free with child)
  • 4 Mile (ages 11+)
  • 8 Mile (ages 16+)

All finishers of the 4 Mile and 8 Mile runs receive a medal, event merchandise, mince pies, chocolates and a drink. Family Mile finishers receive a medal, a drink and a selection box. An event T-shirt is available for purchase at £12. There is free parking on site, but spaces are very limited. Registration opens 06/01/2025 and closes 17/12/2025. Entry prices listed on the event page are: Santa Mile £15 + fee, Festive 4 Mile £26 + fee, Festive 8 Mile £29 + fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) High Spen

Race information

Website Registration
8 mi
Festive 8 Mile Trail Run
4 mi
Festive 4 Mile Trail Run
Santa Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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