8 Maids a Milking
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Event overview
The 8 Maids a Milking Run is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series, held at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The event date is 13th December 2026. Participants choose from the following distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
Each lap measures 2.5 km. Entrants have a maximum of 7 hours to complete their chosen distance. The course is offroad and contained within the grounds of Pengethley Manor; the organiser describes it as very tough, with a hill on each lap and a series of up-and-down sections through two vineyards. The event is open to walkers and runners.
Entry, medals and logistics
Entry fees listed by the organiser are: Race Entry £29.00, Virtual UK Entry £25.00, Virtual Overseas Entry £39.00. All entry fees are non-refundable. There is a charity entry option where an entry can be secured for £10.00 provided the entrant commits to raising a minimum of twice that amount for the nominated charity and raises the money at least four weeks before the event. Race bibs are collected at registration on the day. Virtual entrants receive a personalised virtual bib by email and can have the virtual medal posted after run verification; international postage costs apply. A free virtual option is available that records results but does not include a medal. Participants must be aged 18 or over and comply with the organiser’s terms and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
