Pictures of the Bolney Pram Race 2025 near Haywards Heath

Runners raced round the course in Bolney, near Haywards Heath, yesterday, June 21. 

A range of creative costumes were on show, including Mario and Luigi, Stranger Things characters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The Bolney Pram Race is an annual village event which has been held for over 30 years.

Two boys in football kits take part (Image: Eddie Mitchell) It is a charity event during which pairs of runners in fancy dress take turns to push and sit in a self-propelled pram through the village.

The participants are able to stop at pit stops along the way. 

There are multiple categories for different age groups and the organisers say it “embodies good sportsmanship, community spirit and provides an opportunity to get to know your neighbours a bit better”.

Two girls race round the course (Image: Eddie Mitchell) This year’s race was held in conjunction with Bolney’s village day. 

Riders from SERV Sussex, a charity that provides transport services for blood, blood products and other medical items, also took part.

After the event, one person who attended said: “Thanks for having me again this year.

“Brilliant day. Lots of smiles and eccentricity.

A pair dressed as Stranger Things characters (Image: Eddie Mitchell) “Just love it.”

Another wrote: “Was a great day, superbly organised and good fun.

“Thank you The Bolney Pram Race for a fab day.”