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Name: Siblyback Santa Scamper
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05
Location: Liskeard

Liskeard, United Kingdom • 5 Dec 2026

Siblyback Santa Scamper 2026

Siblyback Santa Scamper takes place at Siblyback Lake on 5 December 2026 in Liskeard, PL14 6ER. The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events and forms part of the 2026 PGE 5k and 10k Trail Running championships and Round 4 of the 2026–2027 PGE Canicross Championships.

The event is a family friendly Santa run with a Christmas theme and offers canicross friendly options. It provides timed results using the ST App Service and does not use chip timing. There are no cut off times for participants.

Distances offered:

9.6 km
4.8 km
2.5 km

Every entrant receives a medal and there are awards for top finishers. Free race photography will be available on the day. Olive & Co café will be open and serving breakfast and hot drinks. Registration closes 25 November 2026 at 12:00. The organiser lists an early bird pricing tier and other entry prices for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Liskeard

Race information

Registration

10 km

9.6k Canicross

10 km

9.6k Trail Run

5 km

4.8k Trail Run

5 km

4.8k Canicross

Fun Run

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

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