CHOPWELL WOODS CHRISTMAS TRAIL RUNS

We return to Chopwell Woods for our festive Christmas Event — the perfect way for friends & family to get together for one last run before the real celebrations begin.

Event Location

Chopwell Woods, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead

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Chopwell Woods

Chopwell Wood was the home of our very first event in 2019 and is now the perfect venue for our ever-popular Christmas Trail Runs. Managed by Forestry England, this 360-hectare mixed woodland is a hidden gem on the fringe of Gateshead.

Event Distances

Family 1 Mile (ages 3–11, adult runs FREE with child)

4 Mile (ages 11+)

8 Mile (ages 16+)

Routes

8 mile - Click here

4 mile - Click here

1 mile - Click here

Cani-cross

The 4 mile and 8 mile are Canicross friendly, with one controlled dog per runner allowed. Please note the Family Mile is NOT Canicross friendly.

Start Times

Family 1 Mile – 9:30am

4 Mile – 10:00am

8 Mile – 10:20am

Timing

There will be Live Chip-Timing provided by Timing Up North.

The Finish

All finishers of the 4 & 8 Mile Runs receive:

Event Medal

Event Merchandise

Chocolates

Family Mile finishers receive:

Event Medal

Selection box

T-Shirt Option

An event T-Shirt can be purchased for £14 when you sign up.

Parking

There is free parking on site, but spaces are VERY limited. Please walk to the event or car share where possible.

The perfect festive run on the last weekend before Christmas – this event sells out every year, so make sure you sign up early!

SCOTT SPORTS - SHOE DEMO

We’re excited to welcome SCOTT to the event where they will be showcasing their latest trail running lineup.

Want to try them out on the day? Just speak to the SCOTT team on arrival and take a pair for a run!

Demo pairs are first come, first served — we recommend arriving early to avoid missing out.

For more information on SCOTT Sports, visit their website here.

Daft As A Brush Charity

We are delighted to announce that The Chopwell Woods will be supporting Daft As A Brush Charity and you can make a donation when you sign up.

Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care specialise in transporting cancer patients to and from hospital for their Chemotherapy and/or Radiotherapy treatment, free of charge. The charity completes thousands of patient journeys each year with a passionate team of hundreds of volunteers and a large fleet of ambulances. The entire service is funded by donations and fundraising, every penny raised helps keep the ambulances running and the service free of charge for patients.

For more information on their amazing work, visit the website here.

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