13Dec
11Km
Running
- Distance
- 11K
- Countdown
- 43 days
- Entry fee
- £29.71
BigXmas Trail Festival
Trafford,
North West,
United Kingdom
43 days left
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Date
13 Dec, 2026
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
£29.71 – £50.08
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
BigXmas Trail Festival
About the event
Experience the magic of The BigXmas Race as you navigate through Greater Manchester's dynamic landscapes. This festive season, runners can choose from several distances that weave through bustling city streets and serene rural paths.
The marathon route is particularly captivating, tracing a significant portion along the iconic Trans Pennine Trail before offering scenic views alongside the historic Bridgewater Canal. The course is meticulously marked to ensure an easy navigation for all participants.
Supportive crowds line the routes throughout, creating an energetic atmosphere that keeps spirits high as you run. As you cross the finish line, each runner receives a custom-designed medal to commemorate their achievement in this memorable event.
The BigXmas Race combines the joy of running with the festive spirit of Christmas, making it a unique and delightful experience for runners of all levels.
The marathon route is particularly captivating, tracing a significant portion along the iconic Trans Pennine Trail before offering scenic views alongside the historic Bridgewater Canal. The course is meticulously marked to ensure an easy navigation for all participants.
Supportive crowds line the routes throughout, creating an energetic atmosphere that keeps spirits high as you run. As you cross the finish line, each runner receives a custom-designed medal to commemorate their achievement in this memorable event.
The BigXmas Race combines the joy of running with the festive spirit of Christmas, making it a unique and delightful experience for runners of all levels.
Races offered
13Dec
Half Marathon 2026
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Countdown
- 43 days
- Entry fee
- £39.89
13Dec
Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 42.2K
- Countdown
- 43 days
- Entry fee
- £50.08
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Trafford.
Temperature4.8° / 9.2°
Feels like0.7° / 5.5°
Sunshine hours2h 44m
Rainfall4.3 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind15.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity86.1%
Max UV indexLow (1.4)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise09:17
Sunset16:52
About Trafford
Learn more about the host city, Trafford.
Trafford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England, with an estimated population of 241,025 in 2024. It covers 106 square kilometres (41 sq mi) and includes the towns of Altrincham, Stretford, Urmston, Partington and Sale. The borough was formed in 1974 as a merger of six former districts and part of a seventh. The River Mersey flows through the borough, separating North Trafford from South Trafford, and the historic counties of Lancashire and Cheshire. Trafford is the seventh-most populous district in Greater Manchester.
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