4 Calling Birds Run

Get ready for the festive fun at the 4 Calling Birds Run, organized by Every Mile Counts! This exciting event will take place on December 9th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Participants can choose their target distance from a variety of options including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, or even an Ultra, all within a generous 7-hour time limit. Whether you prefer to walk or run, this tough off-road course offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while embracing the holiday spirit. As part of the Christmas Series, this event promises not just a challenging race but also an array of unique medals to celebrate your achievement, including the ‘Partridge in a Pear Tree’ and ‘12 Drummers Drumming’. Can't make it to the race day? No worries! You can opt for a virtual experience, allowing you to participate from anywhere in the world at a time that suits you. Join us for a memorable day filled with joy, fitness, and community spirit!

The 4 Calling Birds Run 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. Suitable for walkers or runners. Other available medals in the Christmas series are: ‘Partridge in a Pear Tree’ ‘2 Turtle Doves’ ‘3 French Hens 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’ ’12 Drummers Drumming’ 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.