WILD DEER TRAILS travel to WENDOVER WOODS in the Chilterns for the first time in December 2026 for a festive trail extraveganza! 

Bring the Family and meet up with your running buddies for one last run out before Santa comes. There's a Family Santa Mile for any children over 3 years and parents run for free. There's also a 5 mile for any over 11's and a 10 mile for over 15's. 

Situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Chilterns, Wendover Woods is home to stunning trails and picturesque views

Location

Wendover Woods, Foresty Commission, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury HP22 5NF

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Distances & Events

Family 1 Mile Run

• Open to children aged 3–14
• Accompanying adult can run for free
• Not cani-cross friendly

5 mile Trail Run

• Suitable for ages 11+
• Canicross friendly

10 mile Trail Run

• Suitable for ages 15+
• Canicross friendly

Start Times

Santa Mile - 9:30am

10 mile - 10:00am

5 mile - 10.00am

Please note that start times are approximate and will be confirmed in the event information emails leading up to the event.

Timing

Live Chip-Timing provided by ResultsBase.

Instant and accurate race results

The Finish Line

All finishers of the 5 and 10 mile Trail Runs receive:

Event medal

Wild Deer merchandise

Mince pies & chocolates

Drinks

Santa Mile finishers receive:

Event medal

Drink

Selection box

Parking

Subsidised car parking is available on site and is paid after the event at Forestry England pay machines.

We would love for you to join us at Wendover Woods for your final trail run of 2026!