THE SPORTS LOCKER: FIXTURES & EVENTS IN SURREY THIS DECEMBER

BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK FESTIVAL / DECEMBER 6 – 7 / 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 

 

GUILDFORD SANTA FUN RUN / DECEMBER 8 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD

Kelly’s Storage have teamed up with Challengers for a fourth year in hosting the festive Guildford Santa Fun Run. Taking place in Stoke Park Guildford, 8 Dec, the festive run is for friends, family and community to come together to raise crucial funds for Challengers, powered by Kelly’s. You can choose from a 5k, or a 2.5k route more suitable for buggies, wheelchairs, and furry santa-paws, so everyone can join in the fun.  Kelly’s Storage covers 100% of the event costs, meaning that every penny raised will go to Challengers – a charity which provides vital play and leisure opportunities for disabled children in Surrey and Hampshire.

For more information, visit kellystorage.co.uk 

 

DIRTY SANTA / DECEMBER 8 / TILLINGBOURNE JUNIOR SCHOOL, CHILWORTH

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

 

PLAY NETBALL / GUILDFORD, WOKING, ALDERSHOT, FARNHAM, LEATHERHEAD + WALTON

fancy playing some netball? Whether you’ve got a team ready to go or fancy registering as an individual, Play Netball, have got loads of options across the county for those keen to get out and about and get fit. 

For more information, visit play-netball.co.uk

 

SURREY 89ERS V MANCHESTER GIANTS / DECEMBER 13 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

It’s been an autumn to forget about for the Niners. After starting the season with grit, it’s all got a bit dusty on the court as of late. But with a crushing win against Caledonia Gladiators earlier in November, can Gooden and the gang in green, find their form and humble the mighty Manchester Giants? Find out at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford. 

For more information, visit surrey89ers.basketball 

 

DORNEY LAKE DUATHLON / DECEMBER 15 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR

Take on a Sprint or Standard distance and take the opportunity to race around this unique and inspiring Olympic venue! The flat and scenic grounds lend themselves to a totally flat bike and run course, the ideal venue for a chip timed personal best.

For more information, visit runthrough.co.uk

 

TRUST 10K RUN  / DECEMBER 22 / POLESDEN LACEY, GREAT BOOKHAM

Are you a regular runner looking for a challenge? The National Trust’s monthly 10K trail runs held at Polesden Lacey are a great way to keep fit or train for upcoming challenges. Consisting of various terrains, runners enjoy the exceptional surroundings of Polesden Lacey before heading out onto Ranmore Common. Taking place on the fourth Sunday of every month, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned competitor, all are welcome.

For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk

 

GUILDFORD FLAMES V COVENTRY BLAZE / DECEMBER 22 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD

With both teams fighting near the top of the Elite League standings, Flames will be hoping to quell Coventry Blaze and take all the points. Whatever the weather, expected a heated affair on the ice this Christmas. 

For more information, visit guildfordflames.com 

 

ALDERSHOT TOWN V WOKING / DECEMBER 26 / THE EBB STADIUM, ALDERSHOT

It’s the Boxing Day clash we’ve all been waiting for. Woking head to local rivals Aldershot for a very festive Vanarama National League knockout contest. With both teams mixing in and around the lower end of mid-table, 3 points for either team will be just the Christmas Pudding everyone needs – except those on the end of the losing team. 

For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk 

 

BIG GAME 16: HARLEQUINS V LEICESTER TIGERS DOUBLE HEADER / DECEMBER 28 / ALLIANZ STADIUM, TWICKENHAM

Harlequins return to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, this Christmas for the 16th edition of Big Game. Fans can expect a blockbuster double header with both the men’s and women’s teams taking on Leicester Tigers, as well as world-class entertainment, another breath-taking light show, and an all-round fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. Snap up some tickets quick! 

For more information, visit allianzstadiumtwickenham.com 

 

THE 8TH 1ST ANNUAL HEADTORCHRUNS MARATHON / DECEMBER 28 / MICKLEHAM VILLAGE HALL

Now in its eighth year, the 1st Annual Headtorch Marathon takes place on the 28th December from Mickleham Village Hall. Starting at 8pm – this is a social Marathon with a difference. This guided event is the ideal way to work off some of those Christmas calories we all tend to pile on over the festive period. And don’t forget your head torch! 

For more information, visit canarytrailevents.com 

 

OPEN WATER SWIM / TUE, THU, SAT + SUN / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

Love nature? Love to swim outdoors? Brace yourself for a dip in Buckland Park Lake and join the Surrey Hills Adventure Company for a spot of open water swimming. You’ll need to register online, but you’ll have access to all the great activities that the company runs once you have. Whether you fancy swimming, paddleboarding or e-foiling, getting wet and wild in the great outdoors has never been easier.

For more information, visit theshac.co.uk 

 

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