Monsal Tinsel Trail Christmas 10K
Entries open
- Date
- Sat 5 Dec 2026
- Where
- Bakewell (Bakewell Station)
- Distance
- 10K (trail)
- Entries
- Entries open (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Also 5K and junior run. Peak District, Monsal Trail.
Festive Race Weekend Planner 2026
16 UK Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day races on one page, from Sat 5 Dec 2026 to Fri 1 Jan 2027, grouped by weekend. Entry status is as shown on the organiser's page on the date checked. Evening races and nearby Christmas markets are flagged.
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Before you book
- Check the organiser's page. Dates, start times and entry status can change. Each race page links to the official site.
- Sold-out race but you already have a place? Book your room early.
- Evening race? Plan to stay on race night, so you don't have to travel home late.
- Bring your number collection details. Read the organiser's instructions for race number and kit collection, and any Santa suit collection.
Weekend of Sat 5 and Sun 6 December 2026
Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival 10K
Entries open
- Date
- Sun 6 Dec 2026
- Where
- Edinburgh (Inverleith Park)
- Distance
- 10K
- Entries
- Enter now (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Also 5K and junior 1500m.
🎄 Edinburgh's Christmas market in East Princes Street Gardens runs 14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. Market details
Race page and hotels near the start →Liverpool Santa Dash
Entries open
- Date
- Sun 6 Dec 2026
- Where
- Liverpool (Canada Boulevard)
- Distance
- 5K
- Entries
- Entries open; blue Santa suits sold out (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Santa suit included. Mini Dash 1K for under-13s.
Percy Pud 10K
Sold out
- Date
- Sun 6 Dec 2026
- Where
- Sheffield (Loxley Road)
- Distance
- 10K
- Entries
- Sold out; transfers from 18 Nov (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Loxley Valley, north-west Sheffield. Christmas pudding at the finish.
🎄 Sheffield Christmas Market runs 12 Nov to 26 Dec 2026 in the city centre. Market details
Race page and hotels near the start →Tuesday 8 December 2026
Santa in the City London
Entries open
- Date
- Tue 8 Dec 2026
- Where
- London (Paternoster Square)
- Distance
- 5K
- Start
- 7.15pm
- Entries
- Registration open, £39.95 (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Evening event on 8, 9 and 10 Dec (7.15pm run). Santa suit included.
🌙 Evening race: you need a room on race night (Tue 8 Dec).
🎄 Southbank Centre Winter Market runs 2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027 (closed 25 and 31 Dec). Market details
Race page and hotels near the start →Weekend of Sat 12 and Sun 13 December 2026
Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K
Entries open
- Date
- Sat 12 Dec 2026
- Where
- Ambleside (New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel)
- Distance
- 10K
- Entries
- Enter now (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Organiser suggests staying or parking in Ambleside and taking the 516 bus.
Telford 10K
Entries open
- Date
- Sun 13 Dec 2026
- Where
- Telford (Telford International Centre (race HQ next to start))
- Distance
- 10K
- Entries
- Online entry open (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
Weston Christmas Cracker 10K
Entries open
- Date
- Sun 13 Dec 2026
- Where
- Weston-super-Mare (Royal Hotel)
- Distance
- 10K
- Entries
- Entries open; close 11 Dec (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Race HQ at the Royal Hotel. Tarmac and beach course.
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Chase the Moon Battersea Park 10K
- Date
- Wed 16 Dec 2026
- Where
- London (Battersea Park)
- Distance
- 10K
- Start
- 7pm
- Entries
- See page (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Wednesday evening race (7pm). Also 5K.
🌙 Evening race: you need a room on race night (Wed 16 Dec).
🎄 Southbank Centre Winter Market runs 2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027 (closed 25 and 31 Dec). Market details
Race page and hotels near the start →Weekend of Sat 19 and Sun 20 December 2026
Run Media City Christmas 10K
- Date
- Sat 19 Dec 2026
- Where
- Salford (MediaCityUK)
- Distance
- 10K
- Entries
- See page (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Also 5K.
🎄 Manchester Christmas Markets run 6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 (Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens to 3 Jan 2027). Market details
Race page and hotels near the start →Boxing Day weekend: Sat 26 and Sun 27 December 2026
Boxing Day Challenge (Egham)
Entries open
- Date
- Sat 26 Dec 2026
- Where
- Egham (Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club)
- Distance
- Timed challenge (5K+)
- Entries
- Entries open (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Lapped Thames-side route; run 5K, 10K or further.
New Year's Eve: Thursday 31 December 2026
ATW St Albans New Year's Eve 10K
Entries open
- Date
- Thu 31 Dec 2026
- Where
- St Albans (Highfield Park)
- Distance
- 10K
- Start
- 9.30am
- Entries
- Entries open (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- 9.30am start along the Alban Way.
HogmanHoway 5K
Entries open
- Date
- Thu 31 Dec 2026
- Where
- Newcastle upon Tyne (Civic Centre)
- Distance
- 5K
- Start
- 7.30pm
- Entries
- Entries open; close 28 Dec or sell-out (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- New Year's Eve, 7.30pm start, closed city-centre roads.
🌙 Evening race: you need a room on race night (Thu 31 Dec).
Race page and hotels near the start →New Year's Day: Friday 1 January 2027
Cleethorpes New Year's Day 10K
Entries open
- Date
- Fri 1 Jan 2027
- Where
- Cleethorpes (Kings Road)
- Distance
- 10K
- Entries
- Entries open; close 1 Dec, 620 of 750 left (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Seafront course. Date from Cleethorpes AC's official entry page.
Serpentine New Year's Day 10K
- Date
- Fri 1 Jan 2027
- Where
- London (Hyde Park)
- Distance
- 10K
- Start
- 11am
- Entries
- Entries open 'in the next few weeks' (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- 11am start, max 650 runners, traffic-free paths.
🎄 Southbank Centre Winter Market is open on New Year's Day (runs to 4 Jan 2027; closed 25 and 31 Dec). Market details
Race page and hotels near the start →Wymondham New Year's Day 10K
Entries open
- Date
- Fri 1 Jan 2027
- Where
- Wymondham (NR18 0QB)
- Distance
- 10K
- Entries
- Entries open, 53% full (checked Sat 24 Oct 2026)
- Notes
- Wymondham, Norfolk. Race HQ Central Hall. Date from the official entry page run for Wymondham AC.
See also: Festive races and Christmas markets. Always confirm details with the organiser before booking.
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