Kent Christmas Cracker

DEC
20
2026
Join the Kent Christmas Cracker at Betteshanger Country Park for a festive traffic free run on the tarmac cycle circuit. Choose a 5 mile, 2 mile fun run or junior 1 km and enjoy a bespoke medal and free photos while supporting Shelter.
Sun 20 Dec 2026
5 miles

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Kent Christmas Cracker

The Kent Christmas Cracker is organised by Nice Work and is scheduled for December 2026. The event is based at Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Deal CT14 0BF, within Betteshanger Country Park. The course is traffic-free and run on tarmac, using the park’s cycle circuit as Race HQ.

Race format and route

  • 5 mile: two full clockwise laps
  • 2 mile fun run: one big loop
  • Junior run: 1 km out and back

The organiser describes the 5 mile course as flat and two laps. The route maps and GPX files are available from the organiser.

Facilities, entry and charity

The event includes a bespoke medal, free photographs, and trophies and prizes for leading runners. On-the-day entry fees (subject to availability) are listed as: 5 Mile £25, Fun Run £9, Junior Run £7. There is parking near Race HQ; a charge applies for the car park. The closest railway stations are Deal and Sandwich, with further travel by taxi or bicycle needed from the stations. The race raises funds for Shelter, a charity that supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
5 Mile
2 Mile Fun Run
Junior Run