Get your running fix this festive season

Here’s a quick roundup of local running events to keep you moving this December and into the New Year.

Merry Christmas!

Sunday 22nd December
09:00 - Blended Trails Christmas Hat Run (10km) at Preshaw
Kick off the festive running season with the Blended Trails Christmas Hat Run. This 10km run promises beautiful scenic trails. Don’t forget to sign up on their website.
https://www.blendedtrails.co.uk/guidedruns

Christmas Eve
13:00 - Lunchtime 5-mile Run with Richard Bacon
Join Richard for a social run around Chawton and Farringdon - enjoy the crisp winter air before the Christmas festivities. Sign up on the Alton Runners website. https://www.altonrunners.co.uk/calendars/programme

Christmas Day
09:00 - Basingstoke parkrun and Hogmoor Inclosure parkrun
Start your Christmas morning with a parkrun! Both Basingstoke and Hogmoor Inclosure are hosting events. Check the parkrun website for other event listings and remember to bring your barcode! https://www.parkrun.org.uk/special-events/

Saturday 28th December
09:00 – parkrun
parkrun UK is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run or volunteer. Find your nearest event on the parkrun website and don’t forget your barcode!
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/events/
10:00 – BRUTAL Run at Longmoor
5 or 10 miles of tough running using only natural obstacles (hills and mud, plus a little water) and great fun for all standards. Register online: https://racesignup.co.uk/site/event.php?eventid=4529

Sunday 29th December
11:00 – Southern Cross Country League at Alice Holt Forest
For club members, the Southern Cross Country League Fixture at Alice Holt Forest is a must. Don’t forget to wear your Alton Runners vest. More details can be found here: https://fb.me/e/55oZ6vaU8

New Year's Day
09:00 – Alice Holt parkrun, Basingstoke parkrun, and Hogmoor Inclosure parkrun
Start the New Year on the right foot with a parkrun! Whether you’re at Alice Host, Basingstoke, or Hogmoor Inclosure, it’s a fantastic way to kick off 2025. Check out the parkrun website for more details: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/special-events/

2025
Regular Alton Runners sessions will be restarting on Thursday 2nd January. Check the Alton Runners website for more details and to sign up. https://www.altonrunners.co.uk/calendars/programme

No matter which events you choose, these runs are a wonderful way to stay active and enjoy the festive season. Happy running!