Welcome to the 8th North Berwick Santa Beach Run. This year we are raising funds for Medicins sans Frontieres - an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation.Msy’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s                         This event is aimed at seasoned athletes, casual runners and families alike. We are therefore offering three race distances along the scenic East Lothian coast line approximately 2k, 5k and 10k. We hope that this will be a fun festive occasion - fancy dress is actively encouraged. The event is organised by Cath Brookes and Saartje Drijver.

Date: Tuesday 24th December 2024

Start time: The 2k run will start at 10:00 and the 5k and 10k runs will both start together at 10:30

Event base: Elcho Green, Forth Street, North Berwick, EH39 4JD

Routes: All races will start on the beach near Elcho Green and will go out along the beach to the West of North Berwick and back. This may involve getting your feet wet and climbing over some rocky sections. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothes for wintery conditions. 

This year runners in the 2k route will stay within the West bay. 

Distances:

2k - all ages (children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult - no entry needed for the accompanying adult)

5k - 13 years old and over

10k - 17 years old and over 

Entry fees:

Children up to and including18 years old on the day of the event - £6 

Adults aged 19 years and over on the day of the event - £12 

There will be no refunds for cancelled entries.

Beach Wheelchairs: If you require the use of a wheelchair and would like to take part there are beach wheelchairs available in North Berwick. For more information visit www.beachwheelchairs.org

Dogs: Well behaved dogs on the lead are welcome.

Food and drink: Please bring your own water bottle and post race snack. There may be hot drinks available for a donation towards Medicins sans Frontieres.

Briefing: Look out for the briefing email on Sunday 22 December 2024. This will contain information about any necessary changes. 

Further information: Please contact the event organisers via facebook - North Berwick Santa Beach Run or by email: wetwaterfamily@gmail.com

Getting there: There are good public transport links to North Berwick. Cycle parking and car parking is also available nearby. 

Facilities: Public toilets are available in Quality Street. There are no changing rooms so please arrive ready to run.  

Photos and Consent: By signing up for this event you give consent to photos being taken of participants which may be used for future publicity.

Children: Adults will be responsible for the children in their care. 

Data Protection: The organisers will endevour to follow relevant data protection legislation and guidelines.

Public Liability Insurance: The organisers have arranged public liability insurance with Protectivity Insurance. 

Fundraising: The North Berwick Santa Beach Run is organised by Saartje Drijver and Cath Brooke with the help of a team of volunteers. We try to keep all costs to a minimum so that we can maximise proceeds for our chosen charity. This year we are raising funds for Medicins sans Frontieres.

We look forwarding to seeing you on the day, happy training.

Saartje and Cath