Chase the Pudding
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Event details
Chase the Pudding is a fundraising run organised by The Will Mackaness Trust on Sunday 21 December 2025. The event takes place on Weymouth Beach, starting from the Pavilion end. The main course is an out-and-back on the sand and is organised as a festive-themed run with a Santa suit requirement for the main event.
Distances
- 5 km : out-and-back from the Pavilion end to the stones at Greenhill and back.
- 2 km : out-and-back from the Pavilion end to the Pier Bandstand and back (Chase the Elf, for under 14s).
Entry and eligibility
Entry fees are: Chase the Pudding £15 (plus an optional £5 if a Santa suit is required); Chase the Elf £5. Online entry carries processing and hosting fees to cover the registration provider. The main event is open to entrants aged between 14 and 100 on 21/12/2025. The junior event is open to entrants aged between 4 and 14 on 21/12/2025.
Purpose
The event raises funds for The Will Mackaness Trust. Funds support projects for young people in the Weymouth and Portland area, including mental health support, educational initiatives, and extra-curricular activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
