The Christmas Cracker 10K run is set for return

WESTON-SUPER-MARE’S popular Christmas Cracker race is to return to the resort this year.

The 10k race, organised by Weston Athletic Club, will take place on December 19 at 11am.

The main adults 10k race will be preceeded by a 2k event for junior runners.

Last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the main race was cancelled with people asked to run 10k in their local area in groups of six or as individuals instead.

Entries for the 2021 event are now open.

The 10k race will take place on its usual route along the beach, seafront and through the village of Uphill with a race entry limit of 2,500 runners.

The junior races will follow a 2k course on the beach, divided into two age categories, starting at 9.30am and 9.45am.

This year’s event will be overseen by new director Jason Wyatt who is taking over from longstanding race director Malcolm Gammon.

Jason said: “Huge thanks to Malcolm for all his dedication and leadership over the years, always putting on a first-class event and raising huge amounts for charity. He’s going to be a very hard act to follow.”

The entry fee will be lower than in previous years at just £12 (or £10 for affiliated runners) as the club has decided not to offer a t-shirt this time because of pandemic. Entry to the junior race is £3 to include a medal and donation to charity.

Weston Athletic Club will also be running its popular 10 week Christmas Cracker training group from Monday, October 4 at a cost of £30 for the course with all proceeds donated to Weston Hospicecare.

For more about the training course, email sherylselway@ btinternet.com.

Entries are now open for the adult and junior races at www.westonac. co.uk/christmas-cracker.