'Twas The Run Before Christmas
Brandon, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2026
'Twas The Run Before Christmas
'Twas The Run Before Christmas is scheduled for 13 December 2026 at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, IP27 0AF. The event returns for its sixth edition at High Lodge and offers a range of looped distances for participants.
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half Marathon
- Heavy Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
The course uses a 5.3 km loop within the forest, with the final route to be confirmed. A heavy half is set as five laps by default with the option to change to six or seven laps on the day. An ultra is set as nine laps by default with the option to extend up to around twelve laps depending on time available. There is an on-course water and aid station located at the lap point. Organisers will use Oak Lodge for registration and provide complimentary tea, coffee and cake after the event. Parking will be available at a discounted rate of £5 for participants with a QR code. The event is cupless so participants are expected to use personal cups or bottles for refreshment refilling. Twenty percent of each entry fee is allocated to the upkeep and care of the forest woodlands. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.