Christmas Pudding Dash - Hastings

DEC
20
2025
Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash in Pett near Hastings for festive, family friendly cross country races across farmland and woods. Multiple distances, medals, prizes and mince pies make this muddy, fun run a great seasonal tradition.
Sat 20 Dec 2025
5 miles

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Event details

The Christmas Pudding Dash is a multi-terrain cross country event held in Pett, near Hastings, East Sussex. The event is in its 20th year and is based at Pett Village Hall, Pett Rd, Pett TN35 4HD. The programme includes multiple races and family-focused activities.

Distances

  • 5 Mile
  • 2 Mile Fun Run
  • Drumsticks Scurry (Junior Run)

Course, entries and facilities

The main course is described as a five-mile (ish) single loop that is actually closer to 4.2 miles. The route runs across farmland and woods and is undulating and muddy. On-the-day entry fees (subject to availability) are listed as: 5 Mile £25, 2 Mile Fun Run £9, Drumsticks Scurry £7. Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, trophies and prizes for leading runners, and a prize for best dressed runner in festive fancy dress. Mince pies are available after the races. Parking is limited at the village hall and is allocated on a first come, first served basis, with additional parking in the village. There are nearby train stations at Three Oaks, Ore and Hastings, but the start is several miles from each station and may require further travel by taxi or cycle. Event information will be sent to registered entrants before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
5 Mile
2 Mile Fun Run
Junior Run

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