Next Race: 20/12/2025
Pett Village Hall, Pett Rd, Pett, Hastings TN35 4HD

Back for its 20th year, this cracking multi-terrain racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes!
Saturday 20 December, 10:30
Pett, (Nr Hastings), East Sussex
5 Mile, 2 Mile Fun Run & Junior Run
Undulating muddy cross country trail
Overview
This cross country event is great for all the family, with the main race being accompanied by a Fun Run and the Children's Scurry. There truly is something for everyone and afterwards, bask in the festive spirit and enjoy a yummy mince pie. Explore the farmland and woods around the tranquil Sussex village of Pett and expect mud, mud, mud! It's seasonal bliss with a racing twist!
Route Information
The five-mile (ish) course is actually closer to 4.2 miles and is a single looped course. View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):
Running for a cause
This race is raising valuable funds for Shelter.
Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet every day, millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. Shelter exists to defend their right to a safe home.
Shelter supports anyone experiencing or at risk of homelessness, from individuals sleeping rough to families trapped in emergency accommodation. They also campaign tirelessley on critical issues and advocate for the rights of everyone affected by the housing emergency. Because home is everything.
Race Highlights
• Cross country delight
• Festive, family, friendly fun
• Mud! Mud! Mud!
• Great scenery
What’s Included
• Bespoke medal
• Free photographs
• Trophies & prizes for leading runners
• Prize for best dressed runner in festive fancy dress!
On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
• 5 Mile: £25
• 2 Mile Fun Run: £9
• Drumsticks Scurry: £7
Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day
20/12/2025, 10:00
Christmas Pudding Dash, Children's Turkey Drumsticks Scurry
£0.00 - £6.0020/12/2025, 10:30
Christmas Pudding Dash, 5 Mile
£0.00 - £22.0020/12/2025, 10:30
Christmas Pudding Dash, 2 Mile Fun Run
£0.00 - £9.00By Car:
The event will be most easily accessed by car as it is located in a rural village. There is limited car parking available at the village hall and this will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Parking will then be within the village.
By Train:
There are train stations near the event site, the Three Oaks, Ore and Hastings. However, you may need to get a taxi or cycle to the event as it is several miles to the race start from each of the railway stations.