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Borth and Aberystwyth RNLI Santa’s Sprint 2024

Santa has got a lifeboat shout! Our crew could be tasked to a rescue at any hour of the day, 365 days a year, and end up ‘sprinting’ along the beach at low tide to the lifeboat station; join Santa this December to do just that!

This year, Aberystwyth and Borth Lifeboat Stations are joining together efforts to hold their first joint ‘Santa’s Sprint!’ fun run this December. As flank stations, Borth and Aberystwyth lifeboats work as a team and likewise are doing the same to bring you this event.

Our crews could be tasked to a rescue at any hour of the day, 365 days a year, and end up ‘sprinting’ along the beach to the lifeboat station; join Santa this December to do just that!

This event is not timed, and in the spirit of Christmas, everyone will be a winner, presented with a medal and a mince pie at the finish. There will be no prizes for coming first but there will however, be a couple of spot ‘presents’ from Santa along the way for those with the most creative Christmas-y outfit!

Taking place along Borth beach, the Santa’s Sprint! is along a virtually flat course with no gates, road crossings or steps, but please be aware the beach is accessed via a shingle bank. The event is free for those under 3 years of age (please still book them a ticket). Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (not necessarily participating). It is also free of charge to anyone attending as a registered carer for a participant. Carers must still book a ticket but will not be charged.

Distance

1 kilometre (approx.)

Event registration

12:30pm -  1:15pm (on the beach by the toilet block opposite the road to the railway station (What3Words: ///gems.person.staging))

Safety briefing (compulsory to attend)

1:15pm (at registration)

Start

1:30pm on the beach by the registration

Finish

Borth Lifeboat Station

There is a 1 hour cut off time for participants. If you do not feel you are able to complete the distance in the allocated time, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.

There will be paper numbers for participants to wear that will be given out at registration and must be visible at all times during the run for safety reasons. You may wish to bring safety pins to attach these to clothing.

Parking is limited along the road but there is a public car park near the finish.

Refreshments will be available at Borth station during and after the event, so please bring some cash.

Tickets

  • 18 years and over - £12
  • 4 to 17 years old - £6
  • 3 years olds or younger - free
  • Registered carers - free

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07875654572

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Where

1874 High Street
Borth
SY24 5LJ

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