Castlewellan Christmas Cracker 2026

Entries to the Christmas Cracker are available through SiEntries. Entries open 8am Friday 23rd October.

Enter here:

Online Registration only. 

Pairs Team Race – Monday 28th December 2026, Start 1pm

Event Information:

  • Registration is in Castlewellan GAC, 21 Circular Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9ED. Registration to collect your team numbers will be open on Sunday 27th 6pm-7pm and Monday 28th 10:30am-12:15pm.
  • Course is approx. 8.5miles, on roads, fields and forest tracks in and around Castlewellan. Cut-off at 14.30 at approx. 4 miles for safety. Winning team expected to finish at 13.50.
  • All finishers will receive a medal. This year’s medal has been designed by our Junior Club Members!
  • Soup and rolls are available after the race for all participants at the Community Centre directly opposite the GAA Club in Castlewellan where you collected your number.
  • Cash prizes for first three teams, Men, Women & Mixed.
  • Cash prize for first team outside top three in following age categories (combined age on day of race): 80-99, 100-119, 120-139 and 140+ Men, Women & Mixed.
  • Spot prizes for best fancy dress.
  • Final instructions will be shared by email before the race.

See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Event Rules:

  • Entry limit of 750 teams.
  • No entries taken on race day.
  • Team changes can be made until 4pm on Sunday 27th December. Please note changes WILL NOT be accepted via Email/Private Facebook Message etc. The admin team cannot update your entry you need to do this yourself. You can edit your team entry through the SiEntries system by logging on and editing your entry.
  • A team of two is required and both must cross the finish line together. Each team will be given race numbers at registration, and labelled runner A and B. The race number for runner A will have a barcode. The barcode on runner A will be scanned at the finish line to calculate the results.
  • If the event sells out there will be a waiting list available. You will be notified by email through SiEntries if an entry becomes available.
  • Refunds less a 20% admin charge are available up to 25th December 6pm. After this date there will be no cancellations.
  • If you can’t run you can sell your entry to someone you know through SiEntries (less transaction fees) available up to 25th December 6pm.
  • Team changes/amendments can be made until 4pm on Sunday 27th December. Please note changes WILL NOT be accepted via Email/Private Facebook Message etc. The admin team cannot update your entry you need to do this yourself. You can edit your team entry through the SiEntries system by logging on and editing your entry.
  • All runners must be over 16.
  • No dogs, headphones or prams allowed at event.
  • Changing facilities and showers are available.
  • Please note that there will be no further entries available on race day.
  • When registering, it is essential that you check you have entered the correct details. Failure to provide accurate information when completing or amending your entry may result in disqualification from all future Newcastle AC organised events.

Any queries should be sent to info@newcastleac.org