Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races

DEC
20
2026
Trail races at Chopwell Woods with family and longer distances, chip timing, finishers' items, a shoe demo and charity support.
Sun 20 Dec 2026
8 miles 4 miles

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CHOPWELL WOODS CHRISTMAS TRAIL RACES

The event takes place at Chopwell Woods, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, a 360 hectare mixed woodland managed by Forestry England. The site includes a what3words location of ///music.layers.feasting.

Event distances:

  • Family 1 Mile (ages 3-11, adult runs free with child)
  • 4 Mile (ages 11+)
  • 8 Mile (ages 16+)

The 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes are canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner; the Family Mile is not canicross friendly. Route maps are provided for each distance.

Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. All finishers of the 4 and 8 Mile runs receive an event medal, event merchandise, mince pies, chocolates and a drink. Family Mile finishers receive an event medal, a drink and a selection box.

An event T-shirt is available for purchase for £14 at entry. There is free on-site parking but spaces are very limited. SCOTT Sports will offer a shoe demo at the event with demo pairs available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event supports the Daft As A Brush charity and donations can be made during entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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