Green Santa Run | 5K

Seasonal fun

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.

Timetable

Featuring a 'quiet start':

• 09:30 | Children's race
• 10:00 | 5K and 10K start
• 10:10 | Quiet start

Event HQ

Alice Holt Forest
Farnham
Hampshire
GU10 4LS
UK

Parking

Event day parking discounted rate of £5.00. A discount code will be provided to all event participants in the race instructions.

By car

Take the A325 from Farnham to Bucks Horn Oak and follow signs to Alice Holt.

By bus

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.

Overview

This family friendly, traffic free, cross-country running event is entirely off-road and explores the stunning tracks and trails within Alice Holt Forest in Farnham. The undulating route uses a captivating 5K forest trail. There will be a water station located at the start of each lap.

Map

Headphones

In the ear and over the ear headphones are not permitted.

Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, you are asked to have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions. 

Sustainability

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:

• Communications will all be sent virtually – no paper.
• Runners are encouraged to bring their own hydration packs or reuseable cups; the water station team will be happy to fill these for you and ensure that you are racing fit.
• If you don’t have your own water receptacle to bring to the race, then that’s OK. The cups supplied will all be fully recyclable and made from recyclable materials.
• Car sharing to the event is encouraged. Or, if you think your legs can take it, why not bike over to us?
• Whilst there will be a beautiful bespoke festive medal, there is opportunity to forgo the medal and donate the cost to charity partners. This is set up in the booking flow.
• There's a Kit Swap! You can donate your old kit at the designated collection point at Race HQ.

Prizes

• Bespoke festive medal for all finishers (including juniors)
• Trophy with e-certificate & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners
• E-certificate and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior
• Dress to impress Santa with a special prize to the best dressed runner! 

Entry fees