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The Event

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Santa Suits

  • Santa in the City is a 3k or 5km walk or run around the City of London, starting and finishing in Paternoster Square, by St Paul’s Cathedral.

  • Santa in the City is taking place on 8th, 9th & 10th December 2026.

  • You can take part by registering here.

  • So please feel free to walk or run. Santa Walkers start at 7.00pm, and Santa Runners start at 7.15pm.

  • No. Unfortunately, due to security reasons, there will not be a bag drop, so please come walk or run ready, or be prepared to walk or run with your bag. Any items/bags left unattended may be removed and destroyed. If you do see a bag unattended, please advise the event or security team immediately. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

  • If you have signed up and can’t make it, or would like to now walk or run virtually, or defer your place, see below.

  • You can register as an Individual or register as a group.

  • The minimum size for a Group is two people.

  • No, not at all.

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  • Yes, you can walk or run for any charity of your choice, but it is not a condition of taking part. If you need some inspiration, please see our directory of charity partners.

  • Santa in the City London walking or running places are as below.

    • From 15 Dec 2026 - £34.95 per place

    • From 05 July 2027 - £39.95 per place

    • From 01 November 2027 - £44.95 per place

    • From 01 December 2027 - £49.95 per place

    • Charity packages available, priced as of the date of purchase. Click here for details.

      Every place includes your Santa suit, walking or running number, and medal.

  • Booking fees apply at checkout

  • Walkers or runners must be over 3 years old to enter. All walkers or runners between 3 years and 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 3-8-year-olds and must have them within arm’s reach throughout the walk or 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 walk or run.

    All children (3-18 years) 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.

  • You have two options in this event, which are:
    Option 1 - Transfer your place to another person by emailing the event team at santa@tfaevents.co.uk. Please put 'TRANSFER' in the title of the email and include your name, walking or running confirmation number, and the person who will be taking your place.
    Option 2 - Defer your place to 2027 by emailing the event team at santa@tfaevents.co.uk. Please put 'DEFER' in the title of the email and include your name and walking or running confirmation number in the email. You cannot defer your place after 6.00 pm on 30 November.

    Refunds are not available for this event after 01th November 2026. Full details of the points above are available in our Terms and Conditions, available below.

  • Our Santa in the City route is fully accessible for participants wanting to take part in wheelchairs or with buggies.

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    • If you are walking or running the event virtually, Santa suits and medals are available for purchase on the website during the registration process.

    • For actual Santa in the City walkers or runners, Santa Suits can be collected on the day of the event at the Santa in the City registration point:

      London - from 11.30 am. This is located at Paternoster Square, City of London.

      You will be given a medal at the finish line.

  • Santa suits come in one size. The trousers are adjustable at the waist, and the jacket can be adjusted using the suit belt. Please find the dimensions of the suit below:

    Jacket - Length 88cm, Shoulder Width 45cm, Chest 56cm, Sleeve 52cm

    Trousers - Length 110cm, Waist 62cm

  • Yes - you can pay for it to be posted, when you register or collect from 8.30 am - 7.00 pm in Paternoster Square from 08th - 10th December.

  • Unfortunately, we do not supply children’s (U18) Santa Suits. Children are welcome to walk or run for free; they must be at least 8 years old to take part and are welcome to wear their festive outfits.

  • Yes, you can.

    They are available and can be purchased when you register.

    Please note that postage fees will apply (see above for more info!)

On the day activity

    • You can check in from when you receive your participant number. Just scan the QR code on the number and complete the online form.

  • The walk or run starts at 7.00 pm for walkers and 7.15pm for runners. Please be at the start point ready to walk or run 5-10 minutes before your wave is due to start.

  • There is, unfortunately, no bag drop, so please travel light. Please do not leave any bags unattended in the event area, as they will be removed and may be destroyed. If you do see a bag unattended, please advise the event or security team immediately. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

  • You can collect your Santa Suit from 8.30am - 7.00pm in Paternoster Square from 08th - 10th December.

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Charity

  • We have two lead charity partners.

    • The Children’s Society

    • Global’s Make Some Noise

    We also have many Associate Charity partners. If you would like to be an Associate Charity Partner, please just email us at santa@tfaevents.co.uk

    For more information, please see our Charity page.

  • We have two lead charity partners.

    • The Children’s Society

    • Global’s Make Some Noise

    We also have many Associate Charity partners. If you would like to be an Associate Charity Partner, please just email us at santa@tfaevents.co.uk

    For more information, please see our Charity page.

  • Yes more info to follow.

  • More info to follow soon.

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