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!
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
🪙 Free to register with a minimum fundraising target of £120.
🗺️ The route is approximately 4km of festive cheer.
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?
How old do I need to be?
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.
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