Search For Santa - Littley Green

Littley Green, United Kingdom • 17 Dec 2025

Event overview

Search For Santa takes place on 17 Dec 2025. The event distance is 6 Miles. Race headquarters is at The Compasses, Littley Green. Entry costs are £11 affiliated and £13 unaffiliated plus a 50p booking fee. Entry includes two £3 vouchers. Confirmation of entry will be sent by email if an address is provided on the entry form. Results will be posted on the Essex Trail Events website.

Format and rules

This is a self-navigation trail race. Participants receive a written route description on the day. There are no course markings, marshals, or GPX files, and the event is not a mass start. Runners will be timed out and back in at the finish. The route includes a secret destination where participants must solve a cryptic clue to earn time bonuses and stop for a refreshment. On the route participants will look for Santas and chocolate. Prizes may be awarded for quirky dress, behaviour, and sense of humour.

Safety and entries

As this is a night trail, participants must wear hi-viz clothing, carry a head torch or torch, and have a mobile phone. If entering others under one name, the organiser requires full details for each additional person before the closing date. There are no refunds. Closing date for entries is 16 Dec 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
6 Miles (measured by Sleigh)
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