Yattendon Santa Dash charity fun run

Join us for a Santa fun run through Yattendon's beautiful Christmas trees to raise money for some great causes. The 2K or 5K family-friendly fun run is on 20 December. Book before Dec 1st to get free red T-shirt/Santa hat. This year we are supporting Mary Hare school for the deaf, mental health charity Sport in Mind and Yattendon Primary School.

Frequently asked questions:

• The course is muddy, so we suggest appropriate footware (e.g. not your brand new best white running trainers!)
• Adults accompany children running the 2K will need their own ticket. 
• The different distances are run at the same so you can't do both.
• Fancy dress encouraged!
• Dogs welcome (kept on short lead)
• Off-road route, not buggy friendly.
• Kids and adults welcome for either run. Children under 14 should should be accompanied by an adult. Adults accompany children will need their own ticket.
• Those booked before Dec 1st to get free T-shirt/Santa hat. We have bought the sizes that were ordered, so unfortunately you can't change size on the day.

Directions:

Follow AA signs to Yattendon Christmas Tree barn.

Yattendon Estates Christmas Tree Retail Barn, Yattendon Ct, Yattendon, England, RG18 0XB

Registration, t-shirt/hat pickup is in the barn, and we'll guide you to warmup and start.

Parking:

Parking is in the Yattendon Christmas Tree yard, please follow the signs and marshals in santa hats and hi-vis jackets. We will be using the normal entrance to the yard.

Registration/T-Shirts/Hats:

Registration is in the Christmas tree barn. Entries booked before 1st Dec get a free Santa hat and red t-shirt. We order the sizes you choose on your ticket, so you can only pick up the sizes you order. Come early to avoid registration queues.

Refreshments:

Tea/coffee/soft drinks/mince pies/chocolate etc. for sale and water available in the Christmas tree barn.

Timetable:

10:00am - Site opens

10:50am - 5K run warm up

11:00am - 5K run starts

11:05am - 2K fun run warm up

11:15am - 2K fun run starts

12:30pm - Event ends

Run:

The run is an off road route and the ground is uneven and muddy in places so please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and shoes. There are a couple of spots where the ground is very uneven and we haven’t been able to do anything about it due to the wet weather, so we’d recommend walking those spots. Marshals will warn you in these areas. You won’t be getting any personal bests on this fun run unfortunately, but you should still have great fun running through our beautiful countryside and Christmas tree fields.

Contact:

Contact us: Message/WhatApp: 07974 398574 or 07979 596717

Sponsors

A big thank you to our sponsors!

• [Your company name here, on socials and on banners on the day. Contact us to sponsor]

Health and safety info:

Elf and Safety – as it is Christmas, we felt we could put a pun in but this does not mean that we do not
take your health and safety seriously! As much as this is a fun run, please make sure you do not take part
unless you have read these health and safety guidelines carefully. You will not be able to take part if you
have failed to read these and confirm to us that you have done so.
1. Please do not touch or climb on any machinery you see in the yard or on the course, none of it is working but
please do not be tempted!
2. It’s a fun run so please do not go for your Personal Best! Please focus on the unique festive experience that this
should be which is running through our beautiful countryside and Christmas tree fields raising money for charity.
3. There are lots of obstacles compared to a run on a well trodden path, its all off road so please keep your eyes
open for natures obstacles!
4. The ground is uneven and very muddy and will be icy (if its cold) in places – please walk the sections were you
feel unsteady on your feet. There will be puddles – as much as it is fun to jump in muddy puddles like Peppa Pig
does, please do not as you won’t be able to see the bottom and the bottom maybe uneven ground.
5. There are a couple of spots where the ground is very uneven, so we’d recommend walking those spots rather
than trying to sprint and skid over them.
6. Listen to our lovely Marshals to avoid getting lost, they will all know the course and have maps. You will see lots
of arrow signs around the course, keep your eyes peeled to avoid going the wrong way or doing more miles than
you need to!
7. If you are wearing headphones, please have the volume at a level so you can hear the Marshals and others
around you.
8. Marshals will warn you of the particularly uneven areas as you make your way round the course but please do
use your eyes – if you go into this knowing the ground is uneven and slippery, you will be prepared. We don’t
want you to ruin your Christmas with twisted ankles!
9. If you do hurt yourselves, please get someone to let the nearest marshal know who will get a first aider to you,
we do have first aiders on site. If you see a runner in trouble please stop and help them and ask another runner
to inform a marshal ASAP so we can radio in help. Don’t step over them!!
10. Part of the route is shared with public footpaths which are shared with members of the public so please be
respectful.
11. Childs Court Farm, take care when running through the commercial buildings as you run through this area for any
vehicle movements, the marshals will highlight this to you.
12. We hate to say this but not everyone is honest so please do not leave valuables around
13. If you feel unwell at any point on the run, stop and get another run to get to the nearest marshall to summon for
help.
Lastly, please have fun and enjoy but take care over the slippery and uneven ground.

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