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Christmas 2024 and New Year at Redway Runners

October 22, 2024 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, which runs are happening, our special event Santa Saunter, the Christmas charity raffle, club Christmas party, what is happening at parkruns and club kit update

** Special Club Runs

We have a full timetable of runs – but a few specials or changes – details below:

 

Friday 20 December – Christmas Tree run

The Friday morning Discovery run at 9:30am will be from Stoke Goldington and will head out to view the Christmas trees

 

Sunday 22 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.

* 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.

* 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.

 

Thursday 26 December – Boxing Day Special

This Boxing Day traditional special will be a run to blow away those cobwebs a 6 to 7 mile off road route, seeing some of the great features on our back doorstep, still at 9.30am, suitable for all that can run the distance

Car park behind Boots, 8 Queens Ave, Newport Pagnell MK16 8EU (far car park is long stay)

https://what3words.com/rejoiced.waltzed.blemishes

 

Friday 27 December – Review of the Year run

We do have a special event ‘Review of the Year’ run on the last Friday morning of 2023, 29 December morning at 9.30am

Meet and park at the Marina on Woodley Headland, Peartree Bridge

https://what3words.com/also.basin.colleague

Near and after refreshments at: Peartree Bridge Inn, Waterside, Peartree Bridge, MK6 3PE

https://what3words.com/lasted.hungry.layers

If you want to share your running story of 2023 let us know at rr@redwayrunners.com

 

Tuesday 31 December – New Years Eve Runopoly

Tuesday, New Years Eve, 31 December 2024 at 9.30am for ‘Runopoly – Redway Runners Special Edition’.

With this run you will be collecting the Redway Runners versions of your favourite game board pieces, like ‘Old Kent Road’, ‘Pall Mall’, or the most expensive ‘Mayfair’.

It will all start from Wilson Street Food at Bradwell Abbey.

You will work on small teams of four of five runners ramblers to see which team can make the most ‘Runopoly’ money. 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

Green shading see above for more details as a special run.

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** Santa Saunter

This is on Saturday 21 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 today, details 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, Action4Youth, get your tickets on-line or in person, details at:

Charity Christmas Raffle 2024

If you can provide a raffle prize please mail us at; rr@redwayrunners.com


** Club Christmas party

Book your tickets for this year's Christmas party on your Redway Runners Love Admin account, click here, go to 'Events' then find 'Redway Runners Christmas Party 2024'.
  • Location: Newport Pagnell Working Man's Club
  • Date: Friday 6th December 2024
  • Time: 7.30pm
  • Cost: £5.00
  • Dress code: smart casual
Grab your glad rags and join us for the annual Christmas party

The small print
  • Paid up Redway members may purchase 1 ticket plus 1 additional ticket for a guest
  • Strictly over 18 only
  • Price will include a light buffet,
  • Raffle tickets for the club draw will be available on the evening
  • The venue is a no smoking and we are not allowed to smoke outside the main entrance there is a designated smoking area to the rear of the building
  • Entry will be by pre booked ticket
Spaces are limited so get booked in ear

** 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/

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