This cracking racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes! Prepare to take on this multi-terrain festive event, which returns to Pett for its 19th year.

This is a Nice Work race
This means that this is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.

Event Overview:
This 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. It's seasonal bliss with a racing twist!

Course Details:
The main event is one lap around the naturally undulating fields and footpaths in and around the farmland and woods of the tranquil Sussex village of Pett. This is a cross country event so whilst you should expect some wet and muddy conditions, you can also expect bags of fun to boot!

Our charity... Shelter:
This year, Nice Work is proud to support Shelter.
Shelter believe that home is 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 exist to defend their right to a safe home. Because home is everything. Day in, day out, we see people living and sometimes tragically dying on our streets. At the moment, around 3898 people sleep rough on any given night in England. This has risen by 27% in the last year and has doubled since 2010. 2024 has seen the highest numbers on record of children living in unfit temporary accommodation. All they want is a safe place to call home this Christmas. With your help, we can make this happen. 
Find out more at: https://england.shelter.org.uk/

Route Map:
You can view the route map  here.
You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.

Available Races/Distances:
5 Mile / 2 Mile Fun Run / Children's Turkey Drumsticks Scurry

Prizes:

Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophy with e-certificate & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners (5 Mile Only)
E-certificate and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories (5 mile only)
Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit (5 mile only) 

Trophy for 1st Boy & 1st Girl (Fun Run & Children's Scurry)
Dress to impress Santa with a special prize to the best dressed runner!

On-the-day Entry fees (subject to availability only):

5 Mile race: £25.00

2 Mile Fun Run: £9.00

Children's Scurry: £7.00

Previous Reviews:
Don't take our word for it! Find out what our runners say about the Sherwood Christmas 10k & 5k.
You can view previous reviews... here!
Current reviews can be viewed... here!
 

Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race-day.

Location

Directions

By 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.

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