Winter Trails Hainault Forest Run&Xmas Social

Winter Trails Hainault Forest Run&Xmas Social

By Epping Forest Run Club

Overview

Where cold air wakes you up, trails ground you, and the forest becomes your festive escape with an 8k pathed trail run and Xmas social.

Winter hits different in the forest — the air snaps a little sharper, the light turns golden-grey, and the trails feel alive underfoot.

Join us for Winter Trails, a seasonal forest run and community Christmas social designed to bring people together through movement, outdoors, and a touch of festive magic.


🌲 What’s Happening

• Guided Winter Forest 8k Run. A chilled, inclusive trail loop through Hainault Forest. Expect misty air, quiet pathways, and snowy (probably), and those dramatic winter tree silhouettes that make you feel like you're running through a storybook.

• Nature Connection MomentsSmall pauses to breathe, look around, and actually feel the forest — not just run through it.


• Post-Run Christmas SocialWarm drinks, festive snacks, and time to connect with the community. 

✨️Gifted CBD drinks from Goodrays with new flavors 



❄️ What to expect


✨️Low-pressure, high-vibe forest adventure• A chance to see Hainault Forest in its winter character

✨️For all abilities — we keep the pace social

✨️A cosy, festive wind-down to celebrate 2025 on the trails



🎒 What to Bring


Trail shoes recommended

Warm layers, gloves, hat

Waterproof if needed



🕒 Schedule


10:00 – Meet & warm-up

10:15 – Winter 8k trail run

11:15 – Christmas Social Gathering



✨ A Forest Note


Winter doesn’t ask you to be fast — just present. This run is about grounding, connecting, and ending the year in the most honest place we know: the forest. 



Category: Community

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Highlights

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Location

Hainault Forest - 1856 Cafe

3 Fox Burrow Road

Ilford IG7 4QN United Kingdom

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Epping Forest Run Club

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Dec 20 · 10:00 AM GMT