Santa in the City Festive fun walk & run!

Yes, launching in 2025, the 10th anniversary of Santa in the City, participants will have the choice to take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk. So if you want to walk the Santa in the City course, you can every evening of the event. All Walkers will be set off at 7.00pm and Runners from 7.15pm.

Santa in the City, the perfect way to get into the festive spirit!

This year’s festive fun runs will be held on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th December 2025. To mark our 10th Anniversary, we will be launching a Santa Walk on each evening of the event.

You choose whether you want to walk or run, as we have a Santa Walk on 02 December and Santa Runs on 02, 03 & 04 December. Walkers start at 7:00 pm each night, and runners start at 7:15 pm each night.

Every adult runner is provided with a 5-piece Santa Suit (Hat, beard, jacket, trousers & belt), runner number & medal. U18’s run for free and their places can be selected when you sign up.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. When you sign up, you need to choose to collect your Santa Suit on the day from our collection points, or have it delivered to you in advance, and postage fees apply.

If you have already signed up and want to change how you collect your Santa Suit, just email us, and we can arrange it for you. Unfortunately, paid postage fees cannot be refunded.

If you’d like to enter as a team just email Our Team or call the team on 03334441189 and we can arrange everything for you.

The Route

Your Santa Run 4.3km route will begin, in front of The Founders Arms and just outside the Tate Modern. You will run along the Thames Embankment, enjoying the world-famous views of the City of London, St Pauls Cathedral, and the Millenium Bridge.

You will then pass the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and then turn towards Southwark Bridge, cross over the bridge and then hug the north embankment, going through the Thames's hidden paths, running towards the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

You will then return through the City, back over Southwark Bridge to Bankside. After another 500m, you once again take in the views of St Paul's Cathedral and Millennium Bridge to the finish, where you started from, in front of the Tate Modern, completing a truly iconic route!

No previous experience is needed for a run like this. The route is 4.3km, relatively flat and you can run, jog or walk. Santa in the City is a great way to get you into the festive spirit and if you want any more information, please do contact our events team on 0330 4441189 or via santa@tfaltd.co.uk. Unfortunately due to the strict security rules, we are unable to offer a bag storage facility.

Also, do check out our FAQs page and full Santa run T&C's are available here or at the bottom of this page.

There is no bag drop facility at any Santa in the city event, but you can collect your Santa Suit from 1pm on the day of your event at Paternoster Square (near to St Paul’s Cathedral) or delivered (postage) fees apply) in advance.

Following your registration...

Once you have signed up and paid for your place, you will receive a Santa in the City confirmation email. Your Santa suit will be sent to you in November (if you have paid for postage) and you should receive it by 28th November. If you have not, please email us.

The Santa in the City event will start at 7.00 pm, which you will have chosen during the registration process. If you lose your confirmation email, don’t worry. Just let us know, and we’ll send a replacement, or just bring your ID with you on the day. Please note there is no bag drop facility at the event. If you need to get in touch, email or call the event team via santa@tfaevents.co.uk or 0333 4441189.

Charity Resources & Registration Form

Please feel free to download any of the images or press release below for your own use. Do use our social handles below and the #sanatinthecity in your comms.

Charity Places

If you would like to reserve places for your charity, please complete this form or get in touch with us at santa@tfaevents.co.uk.

Photos from 2024…

All photos are free to download, but you are welcome to donate to our charity partner Sarcoma UK.

Code of Conduct

We kindly ask all participants of Santa in the City events to follow this code of conduct during races and related gatherings hosted by TFA Events.

TFA Events reserves the right to make decisions regarding acceptable and unacceptable behaviour at their sole discretion.

Expected Behaviour

• Show respect and consideration to others.

• Be inclusive and refrain from any behaviour or language that is discriminatory, harassing, or demeaning.

• Stay aware of your surroundings and look out for fellow participants. If you encounter or observe a hazardous situation or someone in distress, notify a race marshal immediately.

Prohibited Behaviour

The following actions will not be tolerated:

• Any form of intimidation, harassment, abuse, discrimination, or offensive conduct.

• Harassment, including but not limited to: offensive comments based on gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

• Use of nudity, deliberate intimidation, stalking, or unwanted following.

• Harassing photography or recording.

• Disrupting event proceedings.

• Unwanted physical contact or unwelcome sexual advances.

• Wearing inappropriate or provocative clothing that could offend others or is unsuitable for a sporting event.

• Acts of physical, verbal, or written aggression, including threats, intimidation, stalking, or disruptive behaviour that causes distress or danger to others.

• Possession of weapons or items that could harm others.

• Lewd, offensive, or profane language, gestures, or materials, including any form of hate speech.

• Possession or use of illegal substances. TFA Events has a zero-tolerance policy on illegal drug use at any of its events.

• Participating in activities that disturb the peace, break the law, or involve offensive behaviour.

• Ignoring event or venue rules as communicated by the Race Director or staff.

• Consuming alcohol before or during the event. Participants who are visibly under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to take part.

Consequences for Violating the Code of Conduct

• Violations of this code will not be tolerated.

• Anyone asked to stop engaging in prohibited behaviour must comply immediately.

• TFA Events may take appropriate action in response to violations, including temporary or permanent bans from future events.

How to Report Unacceptable Behaviour

• If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, or if you have other concerns during the event, please inform a staff member promptly. Reports will be handled confidentially.

• The TFA Events team can assist you in contacting venue security or local law enforcement, and they will help ensure you feel safe throughout the event.

• To report an incident, speak with a staff member on-site or contact our CEO, Rebecca Millburn.

For further inquiries, please reach out to Rebecca Millburn at Rebecca@tfaevents.co.uk.