Castlewellan Christmas Cracker

Entries Open

Monday 29th September 2025 at 18:00

Entries Close

Friday 26th December 2025 at 16:00

Event Min. Age

16 or older

Age Limits

Relative to Event Date (27/12/2025)

Entry Fees

Pair (per team)

£40.00

Contact

Event Organiser

Email

[email protected]

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https://www.newcastleac.org/

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Race date: Saturday 27th December 2025

Race start: 1pm

Registration: Castlewellan GAC, 21 Circular Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9ED.

Course is approx. 8.5miles, on roads, fields and forest tracks in and around Castlewellan. Cut-off at 14.30 at approx. 4 miles for safety. Winning team expected to finish at 13.50.

Event Information and rules:

• All finishers will receive a medal.
• Cash prizes for first three teams, Men, Women & Mixed.
• Cash prize for first team outside top three in following age categories (combined age on day of race): 80 -99, 100-119, 120-139 and 140+ Men, Women & Mixed.
• Spot prizes for best fancy dress.
• Soup and rolls are available after the race for all participants at the Community Centre directly opposite the GAA Club in Castlewellan where you collected your number.
• No bottled water at finish, please make your own arrangements.
• Please see FAQs for more information about the race.

Event Information and rules:

• A team of two is required and both must cross the finish line together. Each team will be given race numbers at registration, and labelled runner A and B. The race number for runner A will have a barcode. The barcode on runner A will be scanned at the finish line to calculate the results.
• Entry limit of 750 teams.
• No entries taken on race day.
• If the event sells out there will be a waiting list available. You will be notified by email through SiEntries if an entry becomes available.
• Refunds less a 20% admin charge are available up to 24th December 6pm. After this date there will be no cancellations.
• Selling your entry to someone you know also available through SiEntries available up to 24th December 6pm (less transaction fees).
• Team changes/amendments can be made until 4pm on Friday 26th December 2025. Please note changes WILL NOT be accepted via Email/Private Facebook Message etc. The admin team cannot update your entry you need to do this yourself. You can edit your team entry through the SiEntries system by logging on and editing your entry.
• All runners must be over 16.
• Registration is in Castlewellan GAC, 21 Circular Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9ED.
• No dogs, headphones or prams allowed at event.
• Changing facilities and showers are available.
• When registering, it is essential that you check you have entered the correct details. Failure to provide accurate information when completing or amending your entry may result in disqualification from all future Newcastle AC organised events.

Any queries please refer to FAQs in first instance. If this doesn't answer your question please contact [email protected] 

View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.

View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.

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