It's exciting to invite you to the inaugural edition of this brand-new festive event!
It’s the first ever accessible festive themed race to be held at Alice Holt Forest and explores the stunning trails that twist and turn between the trees. Seasonal dressing up is wholeheartedly welcomed (but not essential) so get those Santa hats at the ready.
The race benefits from accessible, traffic free trails which makes it a great course for those who are new to running or new to racing! But it’s also jam packed with the type of racing magic that will see more seasoned racers return again and again. This is a truly inclusive race, and runners of all abilities are warmly welcomed whether they’re part of a club or elf-taught (Sorry, Elf-vidently, we couldn’t resist!).
This event is committed to hosting an accessible running event alongside partners at Alice Holt Forest:
Whilst not compulsory, seasonal silliness is something this event embraces with gusto!
Should the yuletide mood capture you, we encourage you to celebrate this special time of year with your very best homemade costumes made out recycled materials. We will have a prize for the best dressed runner in a seasonal costume! It’s super fun and it’ll do wonders for your elf-confidence! So, let your imaginations run amok and show us your best Christmas creations.
Featuring a 'quiet start':
Alice Holt Forest
Farnham
Hampshire
GU10 4LS
UK
Event day parking discounted rate of £5.00. A discount code will be provided to all event participants in the race instructions.
Take the A325 from Farnham to Bucks Horn Oak and follow signs to Alice Holt.
Alice Holt Forest welcomes car-free visitors and offers free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike. Take the number 18 bus (between Aldershot and Haslemere) and get off at the stop after the petrol station in Bucks Horn Oak.
Because this event cares and because, amidst all this festive frivolity, the organisers want to ensure that this event doesn’t have a negative environmental impact on Alice Holt Forest, so is working hard to ensure that this Christmas race offering has the lowest carbon footprint possible. Here's how: