Santa in the City

Santa in the City is back for its 10th year! Choose either the festive fun run or the new festive walk - collect your Santa suit and complete the 4km route, it's the perfect way to get into the festive spirit!

Person dressed as Santa Claus giving two thumbs up, smiling in front of a night-time cityscape with festive lights reflecting on the water.

About this run

Whether you’re dashing through the city or strolling in your Santa suit, it’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season.

📅 Event dates:

  • Tuesday 2 December
  • Wednesday 3 December
  • Thursday 4 December

🕖 Evening schedule:

  • Santa Walk begins at 7:00pm
  • Santa Run kicks off at 7:15pm
🎟️ Registration includes a 5 piece Santa suit and Santa in the City medal.

🪙 Free to register with a minimum fundraising target of £120.

🗺️ The route is approximately 4km of festive cheer. 

'Collage of 'Santa in the City' festive fun run featuring participants in Santa costumes, celebrating, running, and holding medals, with central logo showing Santa carrying a sack against a city skyline.

How it works

Register

Registration for this event is managed by Santa in the City and is owned and administered by TFA Events Limited. When registering you will be transferred to their website. 

Fundraise

Create your fundraisng page on JustGiving, then simply share your page with friends and family.

Run Run Rudolph

Get ready to gear up in your Santa suit and jingle all the way through the heart of the city!

Event Key Details


Tuesday 2 - Thursday 4 December

London, starting at Paternoster Square

Registration is free, minimum fundraising, £120

Register for free with Santa in the City

Joining the team

As part of team Demelza, we will support you along the way with:

💬 Fundraising advice
🪣 Fundraising material support 
🏠 Opportunity to visit our Kent, South East London or East Sussex Hospice for a tour


Registration fee: Free

Minimum fundraising target: £120

Please note: your fundraising target excludes gift aid and matched giving.

FAQ's

Where is the event and how long is the route?
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This event starts at Paternoster Square in London and is 4km
How old do I need to be?
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Runners must be over 3 years old to enter. All runners between 3-18 years are free; they receive a medal but do not receive a Santa suit.

Children aged 3-8 years need to be accompanied by a participating adult at all times. The participating adult can accompany a maximum of three children and must have them within arms’ reach throughout the run.

Children aged 9-18 years must have parental permission to take part and have a responsible adult (+18 years) available at the event. The responsible adult does not need to take part in the run.

All children (3-18yrs) must register for a place via the website and have a parent/guardian complete a child registration form for them in advance, or they will be refused entry on the day.

Is this event accesible?
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Santa in the City route is fully accessible for participants wanting to take part in wheelchairs or run with buggies.

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