Junior Run
Sun 1 Dec 2024 Farnham, Hampshire, UK

Green Santa Run | Junior Run

Calling all Green Santas and racing Elves! Get involved in this brand new eco festive, sustainable, inclusive and accessible race at the stunning Alice Holt Forest this year and explore forest trails.

  • Sun 1 Dec 2024
Alice Holt Forest, Farnham

Junior Run

09:30

All ages

£6

  • 1 km trail running
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Public transport links
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating

Event overview

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!).

Inclusive and accessible

This event is committed to hosting an accessible running event alongside partners at Alice Holt Forest:

  • Accessible parking available
  • Designated quiet spaces and dedicated quiet start
  • Race briefing will be provided by a sign language interpreter
  • Guide runners for visually impaired runners
  • Staff and marshals with impairments will be assisting on the day
  • Detailed information and photos will be provided about the course, parking, event village and toilets ahead of race day to aid planning

This event is part of Green Santa Run.

In pictures

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers

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

  • Paid parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

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.

Route

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Single start
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Way markers

  • Public transport links
  • Sustainability policy

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.

  • Medal

Bespoke festive medal for all finishers.

  • All ages
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online

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£18-£25

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10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£22-£30

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