Christmas 2026 and New Year at Redway Runners
October 30, 2026
by Martin Lawrence
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As Christmas fast approaches we have everything organised. (well pretty much)
On this page you will find info on:
- Special runs,
- Run timetable, which are on or cancelled,
- Santa Saunter,
- Christmas charity raffle,
- Club Christmas party,
- What is happening at parkruns
- Club kit last order date
- Christmas present ideas
** Special Club Runs
We have a full timetable of runs – but a few specials or changes – details below:
Saturday 19 December – Santa Saunter
See below for details
Sunday 20 December – Run with the Animals
A Redway Runners tradition to run with the animals at Woburn, Starting at 9.00am. Wear Christmas outfits for the run, bring your camera. Old running shoes or trail shoes suggested.
From: Woburn Car Park, opposite St Marys Church, Park St, Woburn MK17 9PG
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* Social club run – This will be about a 6 mile route (more with loop backs) and will take about 75 to 90 minutes as stops to take photos and enjoy the animals and nature. Led by Martin
* Step up run – This will be about a 5.2 mile route (more with loop backs) and will take about 90 to 115 minutes as stops to take photos and enjoy the animals and nature. Led by Annette
Monday 22 December 6pm runs
For one night only, the 6 o’clock Monday evening runs and ramble will be going in search of Xmas lights in and around Newport Pagnell. We will be meeting in the Lidl car park on Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell (What3Words address ///adjusting.swimmer.noticing). Festive attire and lights are actively encouraged and please bring along some cash for the charity box(es).
Thursday 24 December – Christmas Eve Special
The Social Run will be a special from the Giffard pub at 9.30am led by Martin this be a 5 – 6 mile loop back run. We will be stopping along route to keep the Christmas theme, dress for Christmas!
Please park carefully and follow all parking rules
Thursday 31 December – New Years Eve Special – ‘We are Running a Quiz’ Challenge
Thursday, New Years Eve, 31 December 2026 at 9.30am for ‘We are Running a Quiz’ – Redway Runners Special Event run’.
We will be playing your favourite challenge event – but cannot possibly tell you what!!
It will all start from Wilson Street Food at Wilson Street Food, 41 Alston Dr, Bradwell Abbey MK13 9HB https://what3words.com/canoe.moon.subplot
Please do not park in area outside Wilson Street food, parking along the road and at Bradwell Abbey car park
Wilson Street Food have a special offer for bacon/sausage roll and a hot drink for £5.
You will work on small teams of four of five runners / ramblers to see which team can win you will get up to 75 minutes to complete the challenge. Like last year’s special event that attracted lots along, you can either create your own team or we will sort it on the day.
Suitable for all including the Social club run, Step up run and Ramble.
The club weekly schedule is click here and more on run locations click here
** Club Runs
Full details of all the runs and the club weekly schedule click here and more on run locations click here
For details of our Under 18s run contact them at: u18@redwayrunners.com
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** Santa Saunter
This is on Saturday 19 December at Willen Lake at 10am, you run, walk or saunter the 1 mile route, with our own green Santa and the special event medal and much more.
Enter now at: https://tinyurl.com/2jpbn3ve
All the details and how to enter at:
https://www.redwayrunners.com/events/activities/santa-saunter/
** Charity Christmas raffle
We are again doing our club Charity Christmas raffle with all profits going to the club Charity of the Year, Milton Keynes Community Cardio-pulmonary Group, get your tickets on-line or in person, details at:
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If you can provide a raffle prize please mail us at; rr@redwayrunners.com
** Club Christmas party
- What: Redway Runners Christmas party with disco
- When: Friday 11 December 2026
- From: 7.30pm bar closes at 11.00pm. Finishes 11.30pm
- Where; Newport Pagnell Workmen’s Club (NPWMC) 28 Silver Street, Newport Pagnell MK16 0EN – What3Words https://what3words.com/thousands.bikes.dancer
- Dress code: Casual
This year, the Redway Runners Christmas party will be in Newport Pagnell. We have hired upstairs at the club with a disco for the evening and nibbles; there is a licensed bar.
Places are limited; tickets are just £6 and are available to Redway Runners members and a guest
Over 18s only. Admittance only with a ticket. Tickets cannot be transferred.
No running is required, but dancing and having fun are mandatory.
** Christmas Day parkrun
Milton Keynes Christmas day parkrun is on as well as New Years day
You can find details of all parkruns at:
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/special-events/
** Club kit
Last date to order standard club kit is 25 November, as need to post by 15 December to ensure delivery.
Order from:
https://www.redwayrunners.com/club-store/
** Christmas Presents
Jut a few ideas:
Club Kit – What about some new club kit from the club store it is not just tees and vest we also have hoodies, bags, jackets, head gear and much more, club store click here
Notch Bracelets – We have a Redway Runners Notch Charm for most of our events, you can find the bracelets at: https://notch.io/collections/running-club-notch-collection You can find all the Redway Runners charms at: https://notch.io/collections/redway-runners-notch-charms
Redway Runners members discount code is: REDWAY10, which will give club members 10% off everything on our site other than clothing.
Entry to MK24 – why not treat yourself to an entry to our MK24 event in June
Race Discounts – enter a race and take advantage of club discounts – they are all listed in the club weekly mail
Ideas – we have a list of companies who give discounts to Redway Runners members, maybe that will give you inspiration, have a look at: https://www.redwayrunners.com/join-us/club-discounts/