The Final North Norfolk Beach Runners Boxing Day Dip 2025
Schedule
Fri, 26 Dec, 2025 at 11:30 am
UTC+00:00Location
Cromer Road, Cromer, NR27 9, United Kingdom | Holt, EN
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Get ready for the most exhilarating event of the festive season! The North Norfolk Beach Runners (NNBR) proudly present the 2026 Cromer Boxing Day Dip. Whether you are a seasoned dipper or a 1st timer looking to make a splash, this is the one Boxing Day event you won't want to miss.Sadly, this will be the last time NNBR will be able to host and organise the Boxing Day Dip at Cromer. NNBR welcome any organisation to take on the event and would be happy to support in sharing our learning over the years. If you could be that organisation, please feel free to reach out via our contact us form.
https://www.northnorfolkbeachrunners.com/cromer-boxing-day-dip
Our charity this year is North Norfolk Surf Lifesaving Club (nnslsc.org.uk)
The tide is high this year, so the dip will be at 12:30. Dippers are requested to be on the beach at 12:15, ready for a safety briefing at 12:20. The dip will take place precisely at 12:30. Please ensure you read the conditions of entry below carefully.
There will also be a Fun Run starting at 11:30, heading out towards Overstrand for 20 minutes, turning round and heading back, to prepare for the dip.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Health & safety, getting onto the beach.
For your own safety and the safety of others, please take note of the following advice:
1. Use the steps to access the beach
2. Take note of the Marshalls' instructions at all times
3. Do not overtake others in front of you
4. The steps may be slippery, so walk with care
5. Do not run
On The Beach
1. Ensure you are in place at least 15 minutes before the dip
2. Take notice of the Marshalls' instructions at all times
3. Listen carefully to the safety briefing 10 minutes before the dip
4. Do NOT enter the water until the designated time (there will be a 10-second countdown)
5. Only dippers and official photographers are allowed on the beach
6. Consider wearing trainers as there may be stones beneath the surface of the water.
In The Sea
1. Do not go out of your depth
2. Do not dive in shallow water; there may be rocks under the surface
3. The sea is very cold, so don't stay too long
4. Follow any advice provided by the Marshalls, Coastguards or St John's Ambulance
After the Dip
1. Get dressed into warm clothes as soon as possible and then exit the beach carefully
This event is covered by a liability insurance policy; however, please be aware of the following: We shall have no liability under this policy to provide any indemnity or benefit for any legal liability directly or indirectly resulting from or in consequence of any injury caused by the negligent act and/or omission of any participant towards another participant.
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Where is it happening?
Cromer Road, Cromer, NR27 9, United Kingdom, Holt, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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