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The Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile
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Pull on your festive running gear, and come and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at this brilliant race. The purpose built cycling track used will mean a fast, traffic free run for everyone. With festive goodies and a family atmosphere this is the perfect, active way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Children's Santa Dash, 5 Mile and 2 Mile Fun Run
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Sat 18th Dec 2021
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Deal, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Deal CT14 0BF, UK
Start times
Sat 18th Dec 2021
Children's Santa Dash:
10:15am | 5 Mile:
10:30am | 2 Mile Fun Run:
10:30am Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile
5 Mile
5mi
£16 - £18
2 Mile Fun Run
2mi
£7
Children's Santa Dash
0.5km
£5
Route information
The Kent Christmas Cracker is now an established and loved Christmas event. The 5 mile race takes in two laps of a course set in the beautiful and scenic Betteshanger Country Park. The course is accurately measured and is all on purpose built tarmac cycling paths. This means a brilliant combination of fast tarmac running and a traffic free event. This is an event suitable for runners of all abilities, fast times will be possible for those looking to target a personal best time, whilst it is also perfect for those looking for a festive and active day out. All runners are encouraged to dig out their favourite festive running gear and join in the fun.
There will also be a 2 mile fun run/walk for those after a slightly shorter challenge, as well as the Childrens Santa Dash for under 15s. Both of these events will also take place within the park on flat and safe tarmac paths. All ages and abilities can get involved which makes this event truly a festive day out for all the family.
What's included
- Chip timing
- Festive finish line goodies
- Festive finisher's medal
- Trophies for leading runners and age category winners
- Well marshalled course
- Parking
- Toilets
- First Aid
How to get there
Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Deal CT14 0BF, UK
Get full directionsBy 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.
Parking
There is plenty of parking available at the race HQ. Please note that there is a £3 charge for the car park, however it gives you a full day's parking.
By Train
The closest railway stations are Deal and Sandwich. Both stations are approximately 3.5 miles from the venue.
By Foot
The park is accessible by foot via two entrances. 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.
Event day logistics
10:15 Children's Santa Dash starts
10:30 5 Mile race & 2 Mile Fun Run starts
Race Number
If you enter well in advance of the race your race number will be sent to you in the post. If you enter the race close to the race date, please collect you race number on the morning of the event. You should arrive with plenty of time left to do this. All race numbers must be worn on the front of the shirt, and please do not damage the chip. You must also complete the medical information on the back of the race number.
Age Restrictions
5k Runners must be at least 15 years old on the day of the race to take part.
2 mile fun run/walk There is no age restriction for this event.
Santa Dash Runners must be no older than 15 on the day of the race.
FAQs
Where can I find results for the Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile?
The Kent Christmas Cracker 5 is chip timed and results will be both emailed to participants and available online.
Can you park at the Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile?
There is ample parking available at the Kent Christmas Cracker 5. There is a fee for parking of £3 but this does give you parking for the whole day.
How do I attach my timing chip for the Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile?
Your timing chip for the Kent Christmas Cracker 5 is incorporated into your race number and should not be removed. Please place the race number on the front of your vest/shirt and not on your leg or back.
What races are there at the Kent Christmas Cracker 5 mile?
There is a 5 mile race, and 2 mile fun run/walk and a Children's Santa Dash for under 15s.
What age children can take part in the Children's Santa Dash at the Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile?
Children must be no older than 15 on the day of the race to take part.
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