Draycote Water Santa Dash 5 Mile

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  • Date Sun 8th December 2019
  • Time 10:45
  • Location Draycote Water, Rugby, Warwickshire, UK
  • Price £15.00
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for a festive adventure at the Draycote Water Santa Dash 5 Mile, organized by The Race Organiser! On Sunday, December 8th, 2019, join hundreds of merry runners at the stunning Draycote Water in Rugby, Warwickshire for a jolly good time. This unique event invites participants of all abilities to don their Santa suits—complete with a beard, hat, and belt—and take part in a chip-timed 5-mile (8k) run. Whether you prefer to walk, jog, or run, this seasonal celebration promises to be a delight for everyone.

As you navigate the beautiful course around Draycote Water, you'll not only enjoy the festive atmosphere but also receive a Santa suit, a chipped race number, and a fabulous goody bag upon finishing. After crossing the finish line, indulge in a delicious mince pie and take home a unique Santa-themed souvenir medal to commemorate your achievement. Don't miss out on this chance to create merry memories and snap the perfect Christmas (s)elfie! Be sure to enter online before spots fill up for this unforgettable holiday event!

Organiser's Description

This is your chance to take over the spectacular Draycote Water site dressed as a real running Santa! Yule be sorry if you miss it! Like no regular run, this seasonal celebration sees hundreds of runners get together, dress up in identical Santa Suits (complete with beard, hat and belt!) and complete a chip-timed (approximate) 5 Mile/8k. Ideal for runners of all abilities whether you need to walk, jog or run for deer-life.

Every runner receives a Santa Suit, a chipped race number and a brilliant supported run around the beautiful Draycote Water. But wait, there's myrrh. After the run, you'll be rewarded with a mince pie, goody bag and a unique Santa-themed souvenir finishers' medal!

You won't get a better chance to take a Christmas (s)elfie. Enter online before we sell out!

Races

  • 5 Miles

    £15.00

    CLOSED
Location

Draycote Water, Kites Hardwick, Warwickshire, CV23 8AB

What's Included

Timing: Chip-timed.

Bag Drop: Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, you can leave your belongings with us while you race using the tear-off baggage strip on your race number, collecting after you finish by presenting your race number.

Toilets: There are free toilets in the Visitor Centre for use throughout the event.

Race Marshals: Marshals will be present on the course throughout the race.

Distance Markers: The route will be clearly indicated with arrows, tape and Km/Mile markers where necessary.

Water Stations: There will be water stations on the route at the finish and the mid-lap point, at which water will be provided in recyclable plastic cups.

Goody Bag: All runners will receive a goody bag on finishing the race.

Medals: All finishers will receive a medal on completing the race.

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top three runners overall and the top runner in each of the veteran categories

Course Details

The course starts next to the race village and is one complete clockwise lap of the reservoir (approximately 5 Miles). The race, predominantly on tarmac pathway but including loose gravel in places, is suitable for runners of all abilities. Please always be vigilant of other runners, spectators, dogs, cyclists and other users of public footpaths and rights of way.

Parking

On-site parking is available

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