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Christmas Half Marathons

Everyone loves Christmas. And that certainly includes runners. Below, we've listed some Christmas themed half marathons we think you'll enjoy.


Victoria Park Christmas Run Half Marathon

Victoria Park Christmas Run Half Marathon
Location : Tower Hamlets, London
Date : 1 December 2024

A flat and fast half marathon that's part of a Christmas themed event from the RunThrough team. There are also options to run a 10K or a 5K race.
Image provided by RunThroughUK


Half Marathon du Mulled Wine

Half Marathon du Mulled Wine
Location : Perth Y Pia, Llanbedr
Date : 7 December 2024

Organised by Limitless Trails, this is one of their Secret Santa Series of races across the Brecon Beacons. The route is hilly, but it looks like a lot of fun.
Image provided by Limitless Trails





Twas The Run Before Christmas

Twas The Run Before Christmas
Location : Brandon Country Park, Suffolk
Date : 8 December 2024

Run 4 laps of a 5.3km trail route through Brandon Country Park in Thetford Forest, Suffolk.
Image provided by Zig Zag Running


Turkey Trot Half Marathon

Turkey Trot Half Marathon
Location : Keyworth, Nottinghamshire
Date : 8 December 2024

Run a single lap course through the rural countryside around the village of Keyworth.
Image provided by https://www.turkeytrot.org.uk


Crikey its the Christmas Cracker

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker (2-Day event)
Location : Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Date : 14 - 15 December 2024

A festive 13.1 mile run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A flat and fast course, ideal for a PB attempt.
Image provided by https://www.itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk


Christmas Nottingham Holme Run Half Marathon

Christmas Nottingham Holme Run Half Marathon
Location : Holme Pierrepont County Park, Nottingham
Date : 15 December 2024

A flat, tarmac, multi-lap Christmas half marathon around Holme Pierrepont County Park lake.
Image provided by ATW Events




Christmas Cracker Chasing Numbers Half Marathon

Christmas Cracker Chasing Numbers Half Marathon
Location : Staines, Surrey
Date : 20 December 2024

A pre-Christmas half marathon along a scenic route along the side of the River Thames. Run as far as you want in 7 hours, around a 7km lap course.


Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Festive Half Marathon

Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Festive Half Marathon
Location : Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth
Date : 22 December 2024

A festive flat, multi-terrain half marathon run alongside the Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon.
Image provided by https://www.fitprorob.biz


Stanwick Lakes Santa Run

Stanwick Lakes Santa Run
Location : Stanwick Lakes Santa Run, Wellingborough
Date : 22 December 2024

A festive half marathon in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Participants are encouraged to run in Santa suits.
Image provided by https://stanwicklakes.org.uk


Die Hard Half Marathon

Die Hard Half Marathon
Location : Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes
Date : 24 December 2024

A festive half marathon based on one of everybody's favourite Christmas films.


Updated : 28 November 2024