Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races

High Spen, United Kingdom • 21 Dec 2025

The Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races, held annually at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill on the fringe of Gateshead, offer a festive running event set in a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland managed by Forestry England. The event features three distances: a Family 1 Mile Santa run for children aged 3-11 (with a free accompanying adult), a 4 Mile race for runners over 11, and an 8 Mile race for those over 16. The course is Canicross friendly, allowing one controlled dog per runner. Participants enjoy live chip timing, medals, event merchandise, mince pies, chocolates, and drinks at the finish, making it a popular, family-friendly celebration before Christmas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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