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Five runners and walkers enjoying a sunny eucalyptus park, with festive greenery and the words A Little Christmas Lift, Advent 2026, 1–24 December.

1–24 December · An invitation a day

The Runners Gateway Advent CalendarA little Christmas lift

December can get busy. Behind each door is a little lift: a moment to move, a reason to smile or permission to take a breather.

Find today’s number and make a little room for you.
Take what fits, whenever you can.

Free to read. No account needed.

A little Christmas lift is on its way

Starts 1 December. Come back for a little Christmas lift.

A little room for you

Find a number. Unwrap a small invitation.

7
2
18
11
4
21
15
9
24Christmas Eve
1
17
6
20
13
5
22
10
16
3
19
8
23
12
14

New doors open at midnight Australia/Perth.
Earlier doors stay open.

Opening a door is separate from saving a private response.

Prefer the days in order?
  1. 1 Dec · Opens 1 December 2026
  2. 2 Dec · Opens 2 December 2026
  3. 3 Dec · Opens 3 December 2026
  4. 4 Dec · Opens 4 December 2026
  5. 5 Dec · Opens 5 December 2026
  6. 6 Dec · Opens 6 December 2026
  7. 7 Dec · Opens 7 December 2026
  8. 8 Dec · Opens 8 December 2026
  9. 9 Dec · Opens 9 December 2026
  10. 10 Dec · Opens 10 December 2026
  11. 11 Dec · Opens 11 December 2026
  12. 12 Dec · Opens 12 December 2026
  13. 13 Dec · Opens 13 December 2026
  14. 14 Dec · Opens 14 December 2026
  15. 15 Dec · Opens 15 December 2026
  16. 16 Dec · Opens 16 December 2026
  17. 17 Dec · Opens 17 December 2026
  18. 18 Dec · Opens 18 December 2026
  19. 19 Dec · Opens 19 December 2026
  20. 20 Dec · Opens 20 December 2026
  21. 21 Dec · Opens 21 December 2026
  22. 22 Dec · Opens 22 December 2026
  23. 23 Dec · Opens 23 December 2026
  24. 24 Dec · Opens 24 December 2026
A little about this calendar

Read any open door without joining. If you would like to keep a private response, join this edition and save a few words. Choose any unlocked day; there is no need to catch up.

Opening a door does not count as a saved response. There are no streaks or catch-up warnings. Saving all 24 responses gives recorded completion; enjoying an invitation is worthwhile on its own.

A few words, if you fancy it

Sign in or join RGN to keep a private response.

Reading remains open to everyone.