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
Santa in the City lead charity
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!
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, individual 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.
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!
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.
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!!!
