THE SPORTS LOCKER: FORTHCOMING FIXTURES IN SURREY
Looking for the latest sports fixtures and events in Surrey? From Santa Fun Runs and Dirty Santa Bike Rides, to an evening with a boxing legend, a brutal run and a particularly Big Game of rugby. Check it out!
KELLY’S SANTA FUN RUN / DECEMBER 2 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
The Kelly’s Santa Run is back! Every penny donated will go straight to Challengers, a fantastic local charity that provides genuinely inclusive, fun and safe places where all disabled children and young people can spend time with their friends. Runners can choose between the 2.5k (fully accessible) or 5k route around the park, with optional chip timing available. Each entrant gets a Santa hat to wear for the run. Remember, 100% of donations go to Challengers!
For more information, visit charity.kellystorage.co.uk
WOKING VS GATESHEAD / DECEMBER 2 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
Slipping to a midseason slump, can Woking kick start their campaign against fellow mid-table side Gateshead? With the Tynesiders making a long-haul trip down South, can the Cards pick up a vital 3 points at home? Find out at the Laithwaite Community Stadium this December.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
AN EVENING WITH FRANK BRUNO / DECEMBER 6 / DORKING HALLS
A true legend of British boxing and a gentle giant outside of the ring, the one and only Frank Bruno, arrives at Dorking Halls this month. Recounting bouts and battles inside and outside the ring, discover the highs and lows of the people’s Champion. Get tickets quickly.
For more information, visit dorkinghalls.co.uk
BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK FESTIVAL / DECEMBER 8 – 9 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Sandown Park will celebrate the annual Betfair Tingle Creek Christmas Festival this December. Combining exciting racing and festive fun. If you like Jump racing, you’ll LOVE the Betfair Tingle Creek Festival. Two days of spine-tingling Jump racing action culminating in the Grade 1 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
DIRTY SANTA XMAS TRAIL RIDE / DECEMBER 9 – 10 / TILLINGBOURNE JUNIOR SCHOOL, NR GUILDFORD
Get on your bike and take on this festive trail ride in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Dig out your finest antlers and Santa suits, don your finest Christmas clobber and dress to impress as you head out on this scenic ride on some sublime trails this December. With 34km or 45km routes to choose from, receive an especially brewed bottle of Dirty Santa Beer, as well as mince pies and more Christmas goodies along the route.
For more information, visit trailbreak.co.uk
RICHMOND PARK HALF MARATHON / DECEMBER 10 / RICHMOND PARK
What better way to spend a Sunday than running around beautiful Richmond Park? With Royal Deer roaming the park since the 17th century, keep your eye out for these animals as you whizz your way around the course. Choose from a 5k or 10k run.
For more information, visit runthrough.co.uk
SURREY SCORCHERS VS CALEDONIA GLADIATORS / DECEMBER 17 / SURREY SPORTS PARKL, GUILDFORD
Something’s starting to click at Surrey Sports Park. Coach Gardener’s team is winning games, picking up points and providing plenty for fans to cheer about. Can they continue their form against the Caledonia Gladiators? Get some tickets and enjoy an end-to-end, fast-paced game of ball.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
HOWDEN CHRISTMAS RACING WEEKEND / DECEMBER 22 – 23 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Expect a seasonal spectacular at Ascot Racecourse this December as the Howden Christmas Racing Weekend takes place. As well as a top-quality card of races that feature the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle, one of Britain’s most prestigious long-distance hurdle races; off the track, there’s an abundance of seasonal fun for all with a range of festive entertainment set to delight racegoers of all ages. Expect fairground rides, candle-lit carol singing, as well as Father Christmas and his reindeer.
For more information, visit ascot.com
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS COVENTRY BLAZE / DECEMBER 23 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
It’s unfamiliar territory for Flames fans at the mo. Propping up the league table, rather than topping it, can Paul Dixon’s players start getting some points on the board? Cheer on the team and head for Spectrum Leisure Complex in Guildford as Coventry Blaze come to town.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
DORKING WANDERERS VS OXFORD CITY / DECEMBER 26 / MEADOWBANK STADIUM, DORKING
Fancy a classic Boxing Day game of footy? Head for Dorking’s Meadowbank Stadium and watch the Wanderers welcome low-lying Oxford City for a festive fixture.
For more information, visit dwfc.co.uk
BRUTAL RUN / DECEMBER 30 / BAGSHOT
Whether you’re putting yourself through your paces or simply have a penchant for pain, why not take part in this extra-special and exceptionally brutal run? Take on obstacles and test your physical and mental strength on this ruddy, muddy good run.
For more information, visit brutal.run
BIG GAME 15 / DECEMBER 30 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM
Big Game 15 promises to be Harlequins’ biggest and most spectacular yet, with world-class entertainment and fun for all the family at the iconic home of English Rugby, Twickenham Stadium. Expect a blockbuster doubleheader with Harlequins Women taking on Champions, Gloucester Hartpury and Harlequins Men facing Gloucester Rugby.
For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com