Layer Twixmas Trail

Layer de la Haye, United Kingdom • 28 Dec 2025

Event overview

Layer Twixmas Trail is a self-navigation trail run on 28 December 2025 based in Layer-de-la-Haye. The route length is 5 to 6 miles. Participants receive a written route description on the day; there are no course markings or marshals. Runners are timed out and back in at the finish. The event headquarters is Queen Elizabeth Hall, Layer-de-la-Haye, CO2 0EH.

Entry costs £10.00 and includes a twix, a hot drink (tea or coffee), cake and nibbles. Festive fancy dress is optional and there is a £10 cash prize for the best festive outfit on the day. The event has 150 places and its status is open.

Logistics and rules

The run is dog friendly; dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and are not allowed inside the hall. Participants are asked to bring appropriate dog bags and to use the dog bins provided on the route. Parking at the venue is very limited, and attendees are asked to park with care and respect for other people’s property and access.

The event is organized as a self-navigated trail run using the provided written instructions and does not feature course marshals or markings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
5 to 6 Miles Self-Navigation Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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