12 Drummers Drumming

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at the 12 Drummers Drumming event, organized by Every Mile Counts! This festive run will take place on Thursday, December 17th, 2026, in the scenic town of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Participants have the flexibility to choose their target distance, whether it’s a cheerful 5K (2 laps), a challenging 10K, a Half Marathon, a full Marathon, or even an Ultra distance, all within a generous 7-hour time limit. This event is perfect for both walkers and runners looking to embrace the spirit of the season while enjoying a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. Join in the holiday fun and earn your unique Christmas-themed medals, including ‘Partridge in a Pear Tree’ and ‘5 Golden Rings Run’, among others. If you can’t make it to the race day, don’t worry! You can participate virtually from anywhere in the world at a time that suits you. Mark your calendars and prepare to celebrate the season with Every Mile Counts at this exciting and festive event!

The 12 Drummers Drumming is part of our Christmas Series: For 2026 you have 7 hours to complete your target distance. You choose your target distance – 5k (2 laps), 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. But your time limit is 7 hours. Suitable for walkers or runners. Tough off-road course (see tab section). You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra. Other available medals in the Christmas series are: ‘Partridge in a Pear Tree’ ‘2 Turtle Doves’ ‘3 French Hens Run’ ‘4 Calling Birds Run’ ‘5 Golden Rings Run’ ‘6 Geese a-laying Run’ ‘7 Swans a Swimming’ ‘8 Maids a Milking’ ‘9 Ladies Dancing’ ’10 Lords are Leaping’ ’11 Pipers Piping’ Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar. Location: Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye. what3words – physical.growth.shelf Can’t make race day? Do it virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.