Moors Valley Festive Trail Runs - Ashley Heath

Ashley Heath, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2026

Event Overview

Wild Deer Events hosts the Moors Valley Festive Trail Runs at Moors Valley Country Park in Ringwood, Dorset. The event offers three festive running options. Participants are encouraged to wear Christmas-themed attire.

Distances

The event features three different distances:

  • Festive 2km Fun Run – A run through winter woodland, open to children aged 5–14.
  • Festive 5km Trail Run – A trail run open to participants aged 11 and over.
  • Festive 10km Trail Run – A trail run open to participants aged 15 and over.

Accompanying adults can run with children in the 2km event for free. The routes are described as taking in forest paths and lakeside tracks, though specific course details are to be confirmed.

Event Information

The event takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026. Start times vary by distance, beginning from 10:30 AM. On-site parking is available for £5 per vehicle, with a parking discount QR code provided to runners. Car sharing is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10km Trail Run
5 km
5km Trail Run
2km Santa Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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