Cranbrook Christmas Cracker

Cranbrook, Devon, England
Saturday 5 December 2026
5km
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Get Ready to Jingle All the Way at the Cranbrook Christmas Cracker!Back for its third year, the Cranbrook Christmas Cracker is the ultimate Santa-suited family fun run and 5km event you won’t want to miss!Where? The stunning Cranbrook Country ParkWhen? 5th December from 10:30Whether you're dashing through the park in our cheerful family fun run or taking on the festive 5km, this is your chance to lace up, suit up, and soak in the Christmas spirit on a scenic route full of smiles, sparkle, and seasonal cheer. All finishers will receive a well-earned medalRehydrate at our water station and warm up with steaming hot chocolateEnjoy a heartwarming round of festive carols to finish the morning with joyCome dressed to impress in your best Santa suit (or elf ears, reindeer antlers, or Christmas jumper!) and join us for a magical morning of fitness, fun, and festivity for the whole family!Ready to run? Sign up now and make this Christmas one to remember!

FAQs.

When is the Cranbrook Christmas Cracker?

The next Cranbrook Christmas Cracker is Saturday 5 December 2026. It includes a 5km.

When should I start training for the Cranbrook Christmas Cracker 2026?

The Cranbrook Christmas Cracker is on Saturday 5 December 2026. For the 5km, there are about 8 weeks left, so start now with a shorter plan. Starting earlier than this is fine. Use the extra weeks for easy running.

What is the Cranbrook Christmas Cracker?

Get Ready to Jingle All the Way at the Cranbrook Christmas Cracker!Back for its third year, the Cranbrook Christmas Cracker is the ultimate Santa-suited family fun run and 5km event you won’t want to miss!Where? The stunning Cranbrook Country ParkWhen? 5th December from 10:30Whether you're dashing through the park in our cheerful family fun run or taking on the festive 5km, this is your chance to lace up, suit up, and soak in the Christmas spirit on a scenic route full of smiles, sparkle, and seasonal cheer. All finishers will receive a well-earned medalRehydrate at our water station and warm up with steaming hot chocolateEnjoy a heartwarming round of festive carols to finish the morning with joyCome dressed to impress in your best Santa suit (or elf ears, reindeer antlers, or Christmas jumper!) and join us for a magical morning of fitness, fun, and festivity for the whole family!Ready to run? Sign up now and make this Christmas one to remember!

Free Cranbrook Christmas Cracker training plan

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When to start training

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A plan built around race day

Every week counts back from 5 December, so base, build, peak and taper land exactly where they should.

Paces from your running

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