Welcome to Lindfield Life’s Denmans Lane Dash event page. Here you will find our most recent information for the exciting Boxing Day race.
Denmans Lane Dash is a Boxing Day beer race, racing the length of Denmans Lane and back for charity.
See also, Denmans Lane Dash Facebook page
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A post-Christmas dash out of the door 2025
By Claire Cooper Dozens of Lindfield residents will be donning their festive fancy dress on Boxing Day to celebrate Christmas in their own unique way – by taking part in the popular Denmans Lane Dash.
The annual event sees competitors of all ages, and even the odd dinosaur, racing from the High Steet end of Denmans Lane to the Hickmans Lane end and back, while carrying half pints of beer, on a mission to be the first to cross the line without spilling a drop.
Organised by Ray Gower, this year’s event marks the 10th anniversary of the Dash, which started as a way for him and his friends to get out in the fresh air and beat the Boxing Day blues.
“It’s actually our 11th year, but Covid got in the way back in 2020,” said Ray. “It’s a wonderful milestone to reach bearing in mind it was only planned for that one year back in 2015.”
To mark the milestone, Ray has introduced a couple of changes this year. Firstly, the number of participants has been increased to 75 giving many more residents the opportunity to take part. “Secondly, with the increase in numbers and to slow the race down, this year’s event will be a fast-walking race rather than a run, placing more emphasis on keeping more beer in the glass as competitors cross the finish line.”
Over the years the Denmans Lance Dash has raised thousands of pounds for local charities and this year the event is supporting Prostate Cancer UK. “The charity is one dear to my heart, with so many people affected by the disease,” added Ray. “I’m really looking forward to this year’s event and hope that we see a great turn out again this year.”
The Dash is supported by Andi Frost at the Stand Up, where residents, aged 18 and over, can sign up to secure their place in the event from 1st December.
The fun kicks off at 1pm on Boxing Day at the corner of Denmans Lane and the High Street.
For updated information, keep an eye on the Denmans Lane Dash Facebook page.