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Name: Moors Valley Festive Trail Runs - Ashley Heath
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Ashley Heath

Ashley Heath, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2026

Moors Valley Festive Trail Runs

Wild Deer Events stages the Moors Valley Festive Trail Runs at Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on Sunday 6 December 2026. Participants are invited to wear Christmas hats or festive outfits.

The event offers the following distances:

2 km Fun Run : open to children aged 5 to 14; accompanying adult runs free
5 km Trail Run : open to participants aged over 11 years
10 km Trail Run : open to participants aged over 15 years

Routes use forest paths and lakeside tracks within the country park. Entry fees range from £12 to £26, with listed prices of £12 for the 2 km, £22 for the 5 km, and £26 for the 10 km.

On-site parking is available for £5 per vehicle; runners will be provided with a QR code for a parking discount and car sharing is recommended. The event location is Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset, BH24 2ET. The event is organised by Wild Deer Events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Ashley Heath

Race information

Registration

10 km

Festive 10km Trail Run

5 km

Festive 5km Trail Run

Festive 2km Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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