Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races
High Spen, United Kingdom • 21 Dec 2025
Event
The Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races take place at Chopwell Woods, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, a 360-hectare mixed woodland managed by Forestry England. The event date is 21 December 2025. Registration opens 06 January 2025 and closes 18 December 2025. Mapped routes are provided for each distance.
Race details
- 1 Mile Family (ages 3–11; adult runs free with child)
- 4 Mile (ages 11+)
- 8 Mile (ages 16+)
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 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. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.