Chestnut Tree House Littlehampton 10k returns for 2025

Published on: 08/11/2024

Littlehampton 10k returns on 31 August 2025

After a brief hiatus in 2024, the beloved Chestnut Tree House Littlehampton 10k will return on 31 August 2025 under new organisers, the team behind the successful Worthing RUN-FEST.

The very first Littlehampton 10k took place in 2003, before Chestnut Tree House even opened its doors.

Since then, for over 21 years, the event has been a staple in the local running calendar, with thousands of runners raising vital funds over the years for local children’s hospice care. The 2025 event promises to be bigger and better, with exciting changes and a rejuvenated route along Littlehampton’s seafront, which is currently undergoing a multimillion-pound revamp.

Two female runners crossing the finish line

The fully road-closed 10K race is expected to attract over 1,000 runners and with its flat and fast course, the event is ideal for both experienced runners chasing a PB, and beginners embarking on their first 10k.

Tom Bedford, the new Race Director and organiser of Worthing RUN-FEST, said: “We’re very excited to take over the organisation of this historic event. The Chestnut Tree House Littlehampton 10K is known for being a fun, fast race, with fantastic support from the local community. We cannot wait to show off the new seafront to runners and, most importantly, raise significant funds for Chestnut Tree House.”

Rachel Paisley, Director of Public Fundraising and Retail at Chestnut Tree House, added: “We’re thrilled that the Chestnut Tree House Littlehampton 10k is returning in 2025 with the new seafront as a stunning backdrop, and we’re delighted to be working with the experienced team behind Worthing RUN-FEST and hope together we can grow the event to record numbers and income for Chestnut Tree House.”

The 2025 race will continue its proud tradition of supporting Chestnut Tree House, contributing to the charity’s vital services for children, young people and their families in need of hospice care across Sussex and South East Hampshire.

A runner in the Littlehampton 10k

Early bird entries are now open!