Christmas Day for runners - December 13th

A massive thank you and well don got everyone who support and took part in our lovely 2025 BIG Christmas day of athletic advent adventures! 

We can't wait to be back for the 2026 festive fun and we're also happy to confirm Santa's Super Sleigh Team challenge will also be returning !

Date: ​13th December 2026

Venue: Normanby Hall Country Park & Gardens

Events:

• The Great Sprout Scuttle 5k & 10k trail running adventures! - £20.50 to £23.50
• The 'PYJAMA EXPRESS' family fun 3k event - £10.00 
• SANTA'S SUPER SLEIGH TEAM CHALLENGE! - £50 donation up front and we request you try to raise £300 as a target :) We've space for twelve teams for some fundraising and a very unique NEW challenge! 

The 10k trail run is licensed through the Trail Running Association and ran under UK Athletics guidance :) 

Another excuse to put off the shopping and get walking, jogging or running (it's more fun!) 

This year Curly's are once again partnering with our charity friends at Lindsey Lodge!

2025 was sponsored by the wonderful OMNI-PAC Group! 

Lindsey Lodge Hospice is a lifeline for our community, providing expert, compassionate end-of-life care and support for families across Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire. We’re committed to helping sustain the services that bring dignity, comfort, and hope when they’re needed most - OMNI-PAC Team.

Fancy helping Lindsey Lodge even more? find out more about fundraising - click here

Timings: 

• 09:30 The Great Sprout Scuttle 5k - anyone with a puppy for the 5k we set you off around 10 mins before (09:20). 
• 10:30 The Great Sprout Scuttle 10k 
• 12:30 Santa's super sleigh challenge 
• 13:30 - 14:10 The Pyjama Express 3k family fun event (waves every 10 minutes)

Join us for a 5k and 10k off road trail event with a Super Sprouty Christmas theme, our 3k Pyjama Express or watch or join in our Santas Super Sleigh Challenge! 

All our Christmas events have been hugely popular and great fun for us, so we're really please to be bringing a big collection of Christmas events to the wonderful Normanby Hall Country Park.

It's a perfect day out for the family and running clubs... we've got space for your club tent and great facilities to keep you amused for the day, either running or cheering on your club mates! 

The Great Sprout Scuttle 5k & 10k:

A trail run in fantastic surroundings on a lovely course, (based on Decembers weather expect to be seeing a few muddy spots ... but it's a lovely off road trail run and normally great running conditions (and you get to see the deer). 

We're have a 5k & 10k option on the day :)... The 5k is the DOG friendly event!

EVERYDAY WERE BRUSSELING!

The Pyjama Express 3k:

Curlys and Lindsey Lodge Hospice have partnered up once more to bring back our great value and festive family fun run, The Pyjama Express!

The Pyjama Express is pulling into Scunthorpe and it's YOUR ticket to a Christmassy adventure!

Dash through a 3km route in your comfiest PJs and conquer the festive fun-zones!

Your mission:

Snag a golden ticket (it's your key to Christmas cheer!)

Gobble down a delicious candy cane

Score a tasty cookie (because running = hungry!)

Grab your hot choc coupon

Get your ticket stamped - proof of your Christmas spirit!

Board Normanby Halls' version of The PJ Express! Capture the magic and board the land train at the station for a photo op and take home a commemorative Curly’s event medal for bragging rights!

The event is a non-stop afternoon of excitement, as we set off in waves of 200 to allow you lots of space to complete your run. This run is untimed, giving you the freedom to enjoy the course with your family, on your own or with friends. 

Please ensure children under 9 are accompanied by an adult. Don’t forget everyone joining in requires an entry ticket – it’s your passport to fun and supports our charity chums! 

The Pyjama Express: Your new Christmas tradition.

Santa's Super Sleigh Challenge:

12:30 start 

100% of the £50 reserve price goes as part of your donation to Lindsey Lodge Hospice

Santa need a hand again this year, so we're initiating the Santas Special Reserve Rapid Response protocol ... 

Were looking for teams of five, thats one Santa, four elite reindeer supporters and one sleigh (a special wheeled sleigh ... we believe you none North Pole folk refer to it as a wheelbarrow) 

Youll take on a around a 2km course ensuring Santa collects their present and gets them back safely ! 

... were challenging each team to fundraise £300 for Lindsey Lodge and we are only accepting 12 teams into this challenge! 

It s a perfect challenge for company teams or committed friends! ... you will be our highlight and you will entertain the Christmas crowds (you will entertain!) 

Each team will be introduced via their selected Christmas song before heading off ... and only one victor will be then dispatched instantly to their North Pole posting! 

What you need? 

1 x Santa 

4 x Reindeer

1 x Wheelbarrow ... sorry wheeled sleigh

A commitment to fundraising 

and above all ... a commitment to Christmas decorating your sleigh and you! 

nb: The challenge is for participants 16 and over only (that includes in the sleigh)

.... HO HO HO runners!