This is probably the toughest race on Guernsey today and is certainly one of the prettiest.

You will be looked after with 3 aid stations enroute and plenty of support.

The course is tough with plenty of ascent but you have an achievable cut off. Your legs will forgive you eventually.

The 2020 Nutcracker will take place on Sunday 6th December starting at 8am GMT

Registration from 07:00am (GMT)

Race briefing at 07:45am (GMT)

• There will be 3 fully stocked aid stations / checkpoints and several water stops along the route
• The course is fully marked
• drop bags at half way
• We are a cupless event

Race Rules

• The race cut off is 9 hours. All runners who do not complete the race within this time will not be eligible for an official time
• We do not tolerate litter and we ask participants to respect the environment and other trails users
• If you litter the trails you will be disqualified from the event
• If you fail to assist a fellow participant in need if required, you will be disqualified from the event**
• When overtaking another participant, please let then know you are approaching and overtake on the inside (furthest away from the cliff edges)
• Please try and make room for faster runners when they are passing
• Please respect all other cliff path users
• And most importantly SMILE :) This is a race and you should be having fun !!

**If you assist a runner in need, the event director will take this into consideration and your official time may be adjusted to account for the time you volunteered

This event does not have any mandatory kit, however we do strongly advise runners to carry sufficient water with them for upto 2 hours between checkpoints. We would also advise trail shoes, there are some rocky sections and it can be muddy in wet conditions.

We would appreciate that advanced notification is given if you are unable to make the race.

Any questions or feedback please email events@distance.gg

Best of luck with your training

The distance.gg team and the Guernsey community

We (distance.gg) reserve the right to refuse entry to any participant

By entering the race you are agreeing to having your name publicised on the starters lists. You are also agreeing to have your photo taken by event photographers which may be used on the club's website and social media

There is no pre-requisite to entering this race, but we do expect each participant to have some trail running experience and a reasonable level of fitness. Please ask us if you are uncertain.