Christmas Day Cracker Run

A festive seven-hour run-or-walk time challenge along the River Thames in Staines-upon-Thames with flexible distance options, Christmas dinner at aid stations, and finisher gifts.

Christmas Day Cracker Run is a festive seven-hour timed challenge on Christmas Day along the River Thames in Staines-upon-Thames. Participants can run or walk a chosen distance from 3K up to marathon, 50K and ultra options, with roast dinner-style aid stations, mince pies, a festive medal and gifts for finishers.

• Date: Fri 25 Dec 2026
• Start time: 06:30
• Format: 7-hour timed challenge; fully signed riverside course with 3K and 5K turnaround points
• Distances available: 3K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, Ultra Marathon (30.6 miles), Time Challenge (7 hrs)
• Highlights: full Christmas dinner at aid tables; Christmas-themed medal; Santa's gift; goody bag; distance pins for half marathon and above

Event HQ:
Last Hop
Clarence Street
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey TW18 4SU, UK