Kent Christmas Cracker: 5 Mile
Open
Date: 21st Dec 2025 | Time: 10:30 AM
Closes In: 234 days 17 hours
Open to entrants aged 15 and over on 21/12/2025
Nice Work
Kent Christmas Cracker
Next Race: 21/12/2025
Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Rd, Deal CT14 0BF.
Grab your running shoes and don your Santa hat for this cracking Christmas race!
Sunday 21 December, 10:30
Betteshanger Country Park, Kent
5 Mile, Fun Run, Junior Run
Flat & Tarmac
Overview
Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing combined in one very special event as you take on this fast and flat two lap, traffic-free course within Betteshanger Country Park. There will be plenty of festive cheer to help you on your way and as you cross the finish line. Being a flat course, it is ideal for runners of all abilities and the perfect race for anyone looking to achieve a PB before Christmas.
Route Information
5 mile: Two full clockwise laps
2 mile fun run: One big loop
Junior run: 1k out & back
View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):
Race Highlights
• Fun, friendly & festive atmosphere
• PB's likely!
• Dress to impress Santa!
What’s Included
• Bespoke medal
• Free photographs
• Trophies & prizes for leading runners
• Free parking
On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
• 5 Mile: £25
• Fun Run: £9
• Junior Run: £7
Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day
Kent Christmas Cracker, 2 Mile Fun Run
Open
Date: 21st Dec 2025 | Time: 10:30 AM
Closes In: 234 days 17 hours
Open to entrants aged 9 and over on 21/12/2025
£0.00 - £9.00
Kent Christmas Cracker: Junior Run
Open
Date: 21st Dec 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
Closes In: 234 days 17 hours
£0.00 - £7.00
Location
Directions
Race HQ will be located up on the tarmac cycle circuit.
By Car:
The park is located just off the A258 approximately 2 miles from Deal, Kent. It is within 10 miles of the A2 at Whitfield. The main entrance is off the main roundabout at Shodlen on the A258 Deal to Sandwich Road. The rear gate entrance is a 15 minute walk from Southwall Road, Deal. There is ample parking available at the race HQ. Please note that there is a charge for the car park.
By Train:
The closest railway stations are Deal and Sandwich. You will then need to get a taxi or cycle to the event.
Images
