Runners must be over 8yrs old to enter. All runners between 8yrs - 16yrs
are free, but do not receive a santa suit and must be accompanied by an adult.
Full terms & conditions are available on the relevant run event pages below.
Santa in the city is Sponsored by
2019 London & Leicester Charity Partners
Santa in the City is Leicester's iconic 5k Santa Run. Launching for the first time this year in Leicester City Centre, Santa in the City will be on Wednesday 4th December 2019 at 6.45pm. Santa in the City is the only Santa Run event where you'll run past some of the most iconic locations in the city, dressed as a santa! Our charity partner for Leicester Santa in the City is Hope Against Cancer. Find out more below.
Click the button above to register for one or more running places
Run for fun or run for charity! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, family and colleagues into the festive spirit!
Registration for Santa in the City Leicester is now open - click here for individual or team registration. Each Santa in the City running place costs £21.00 + booking fee (from £1.46/place). Every santa runner will get their very own Santa Suit, running number and Santa in the CIty limited edition medal, plus the chance to say you were part of this year's Santa in the City event!
Terms & Conditions and apply and are available here and at the bottom of this page.
Santa in the City starts at the top of New Walk, by the Belmont Hotel. At 6.45pm we will have the traditional Santa Parade and then at approximately 6.55pm all the Santa’s will be set off! You will begin by running down New Walk towards the City centre, past the Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester Mercury building and towards the historic Leicester Cathedral and Richard III visitor centre. The Santa in the City route then takes you past St Martins House, BBC Radio Leicester and through Jubilee Square. You will then turn into High Street and run past the retail outlets, eateries and HighCross Shopping Centre, where you will be cheered on by many of the Christmas late night shoppers!. After this you will go complete a loop in the City Centre before finally passing the Leicester City Centre Market, The Foxes Club Shop and then to the finish line just beyond the Haymarket Memorial Clocktower. A truly unique and iconic route!
No previous experience is needed for a 5km run like this santa dash. The route is relatively flat and you can run, jog or walk. Santa in the City is a great way to get you your friends & family, colleagues into the festive spirit. If you want any more information, please do contact us 0330 4441189 | santa@tfaltd.co.uk or check out our FAQ's page. Full santa run T&C's are available by clicking here
Once you have signed up and paid for your place you will receive a Santa in the City confirmation email. Please bring your Santa in the City confirmation email to the Santa in the City check-in desk located by the Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower from 12.00pm - 6.00pm and outside the Belmont Hotel from 5.00pm - 7.00pm. When you check-in you will be given your Santa Suit and running number. Santa Suits are all one-size, but adjustable to fit all. At approximately 6.35pm there will be the traditional Santa Parade to the start line, at the top of New Walk. If you misplace your confirmation email, don’t worry, just let us know and we can send a replacement or just bring id with you when you register on the day. If you need to get in touch email or call Arun in the event team via santa@tfaltd.co.uk or 0333 4441189.
Founded in 2002, Hope Against Cancer supports cutting-edge cancer research in the Leicestershire and Rutland area. We strive for a future where more local people survive cancer. We do this by funding innovative research that leads to improved treatments and better outcomes for local people.
Hope Against Cancer is Leicestershire and Rutland’s local cancer research charity. We fund cutting-edge research in our area and have made clinical trials available to local people. We strive for a future where more people survive cancer. We do this by funding innovative research that leads to improved treatments and better outcomes for local people.
We work in partnership with local universities and hospitals to make sure that Leicestershire is a hub of expertise in cancer research and treatment. Since we were set up in 2003, we have funded over 60 research projects tackling many different forms of cancer.
Everyone who run’s for Hope for Cancer, will also have the exclusive opportunity to get a blue Santa Suit, really showcasing the true spirit of Leicester! Find our more…
Santa in the City is London's iconic 5k Santa Run. Back again in 2019 this year's santa run event will be on Thursday 5th December 2019. The festive santa dash run itself starts at 7pm and once again Santa in the City is the only santa run where you'll run past some of the most iconic locations in London (and the the world…), dressed as a santa!
Click the button above to register for one or more places
Run for fun or run for charity! This santa dash is the perfect way to get you, your friends and family into the London festive spirit!
Registration for Santa in the City 2019 is now open - click here for individual or team registration. Each Santa in the City running place costs £24.00 + booking fee (from £2.40/place), for which you will get your very own Santa Suit, individual running number and medal, plus the chance to say you were part of this year's Santa in the City event! Full Terms & Conditions and are available here or at the bottom of this page.
Santa in the City starts on the north side of the Millennium Bridge.You will begin by running over the Thames and enjoying the world famous views of Tower Bridge and the Shard. The route then takes you along the historic south embankment, past the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, some of London's oldest pubs, like the Anchor and past Borough Market. You will cross over Southwark Bridge and hug the north embankment running towards the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. You will then return through the City, back over Southwark Bridge and towards St Paul's Cathedral, via Millennium Bridge to the finish line on St Peter’s Hill, completing a truly iconic route!
No previous experience is needed for a 5km run like this. The route is 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 Arun in our events team on 0330 4441189 or via santa@tfaltd.co.uk, Also do check out our FAQ's page. Full santa run T&C's are available here or at the bottom of this page.
Once you have signed up and paid for your place you will receive a Santa in the City confirmation email. Please bring your Santa in the City confirmation email to the Santa in the City check-in desk located in Paternoster Square. This check-in desk will be open from 12pm - 7pm on the day of the event and when you check-in you will be given your Santa Suit and running number. Santa Suits are all one-size, but adjustable to fit all. At 6.45pm there will be the traditional Santa Parade from Paternoster Square to the start line, the Northbank of the Millennium Bridge. If you lose your confirmation email, don’t worry, just let us know and we’ll you send a replacement or just bring ID with you when you register on the day. If you need to get in touch email or call Arun in the event team santa@tfaltd.co.uk or on 0333 4441189.
Santa in the City 2019 is proud to be supporting the following charities at this years event. You can find out more and support any of these organisations by clicking below.
Astriid is charity connecting businesses with professionals who have long term health problems but who still have many skills to offer employers. Astriid, 4 Boughton Cottages, South Street, Faversham, ME13 9NB Number Charity 11776645.
Hope Against Cancer is Leicestershire and Rutland’s local cancer research charity. We fund cutting-edge research in our area and have made clinical trials available to local people.
We strive for a future where more people survive cancer. We do this by funding innovative research that leads to improved treatments and better outcomes for local people. Since we were set up in 2003, we have funded over 60 research projects tackling many different forms of cancer.
The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields helps thousands of homeless people in London a year recover from the trauma of homelessness. Located in the heart of central London, we work around the clock to provide immediate relief from homelessness and long-term support leading to housing, work and independence. The Connection at St Martin’s, 12 Adelaide Street, London WC2N 4HW. Reg. Charity Number 1078201.
The Fountain of Peace Children’s Foundation is committed to changing the lives of children in Uganda by providing homes and shelter in a caring Christian environment. Fountain of Peace, 2 Widmore Cottages, Asheridge, Chesham, HP5 2UY. Registered Charity No. 1117909.
Spinal Research the UK's leading charity funding medical research for effective treatments for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. International Spinal Research Trust, 80 Coleman St, London EC2R 5BJ, UK, Registered Charity Number: 1151015
The Advocacy Project helps marginalised communities to speak up, understand their rights and make choices. Stigma, isolation and inequality are some of the biggest challenges faced by people with learning disabilities, mental health problems, dementia and eating disorders. We are working with people to address these challenges. The Advocacy Project also provide a choir who perform at Santa in the City. The Advocacy Project, 73 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EJ. Registered Charity no.: 1084106
Imperial Health Charity helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering and fundraising. Find out more…
What a great night. Here are some of the photo’s we have, but please do send us your - sitc@tfaltd.co.uk. Also look out for the official Santa in the City 2018 video, which is coming soon, so do keep checking back!!!
Get your Santa in the City Team Salesforce-Astriid running place by clicking below!
Santa in the City is London's iconic 5km Santa Run taking place on Thursday 5th December 2019 at 7pm. Every runner will get a free Santa Suit, running number and limited edition festive medal.
Once you have completed the registration form you will be sent your runner ticket within 24hrs. This will give you all you need to know about the event.
As we are fundraising for Astriid you can set up your on-line JustGiving fundraising page by clicking here or your Virgin Money Giving page by clicking here.
You can collect your Santa Suit at the event registration point (Paternoster Square, London) or on level 29 (SF Tower) on the day of the event from 12pm onwards. Any info needed contact Arun.
Full Terms & Conditions and are available here or at the bottom of this page.
Santa in the City starts with a Santa Parade from Paternoster Square to the north side of the Millennium Bridge. Following the parade you will begin by running over the Thames and enjoying the world famous views of Tower Bridge and the Shard. The route then takes you along the embankment past Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, some of London's oldest pubs and by Borough Market. You will then cross Southwark Bridge, hug the north embankment running towards the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. After this you’ll return to the finish line via the City, Tate Modern and the Millennium Bridge, completing a truly iconic route!
No previous experience is needed for a 5km run like this. The route is 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 Arun in our events team on 0333 4441189 or via santa@tfaltd.co.uk, Also do check out our FAQ's page. Full santa run T&C's are available here or at the bottom of this page.
Once you have signed up and paid for your place you will receive a Santa in the City confirmation email. Please bring your Santa in the City confirmation email, on the day of the event, to the Santa in the City check-in desk located in Paternoster Square. This check-in desk will be open from 12pm - 7pm and is where you will be given your Santa Suit and running number. Santa Suits are all one-size, but adjustable to fit all. At 6.45pm there will be the traditional Santa Parade from Paternoster Square to the start line, the Northbank of the Millennium Bridge. If you lose your confirmation email, don’t worry, just let us know and we’ll you send a replacement or just bring ID with you when you check-in on the day. If you need to get in touch email or call Arun in the event team santa@tfaltd.co.uk or on 0333 4441189.
