Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races
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.