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Kent Christmas Cracker

Name: Kent Christmas Cracker
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Dover

Dover, South East, United Kingdom

calendar_today 20 Dec, 2026

directions_run Running

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sell £10.25 – £23.05

About the Event

Dust off your running shoes and don your Santa cap for an unforgettable festive run this Christmas season! The race takes place within Betteshanger Country Park, offering participants a delightful two-lap course that is both fast and flat. This unique event seamlessly blends the joy of holiday festivities with the exhilaration of competitive running.
The atmosphere at the park will be brimming with cheer as runners navigate through scenic landscapes under the watchful gaze of twinkling Christmas lights and cheerful decorations. With its level terrain, this race caters to a diverse range of abilities, making it an ideal choice for beginners looking to ease into racing or seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests.
As you make your way around each lap, the festive spirit will keep you motivated until the very end. Whether you're running solo or with friends and family, the Christmas race promises an experience that captures both the essence of the season and the thrill of crossing the finish line.

Races Offered

Kent Christmas Cracker 2 Mile Fun Run 2026

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.2K

terrain

Type — Running

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77 days remaining

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£10.25

Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile 2026

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — 8.1K

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Type — Running

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77 days remaining

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£23.05

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Dover.

thermostat Temperature

6.0° / 9.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.2° / 4.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

3h 16m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

24.0 km/h (Moderate breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:50

nightlight Sunset

16:49

About Dover

Learn more about the host city, Dover.

Dover is a town, major ferry port and civil parish in Kent, England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Cap Gris-Nez in France. It lies southeast of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Port of Dover. In 2024 it had an estimated population of 44,209.

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Kent Christmas Cracker

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