Tue 8 Dec 2026 London

Santa in the City | 5K Run - Day 1

10th Anniversary! Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the festive spirit! Take part in the traditional festive fun run or the new festive fun walk.

Sign up for £34.95

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  • Tue 8 Dec 2026
Paternoster Square, London
5K Run - Day 1

19:15

Age 3 & over

£34.95

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

The perfect way to get into the festive spirit! Run or walk and take part on the day of your choice!

This event is part of Santa in the City.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Virtual option

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Flat
  • Wave start

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Urban

What's included

  • Medal

Sustainability

  • Sustainability policy

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Santa in the City Wednesday charity places for 2025 page.

Disability

Fight for Sight

Funding brilliant minds and bright ideas to save sight and change lives.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Memento

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£150

How to enter

  • Age 3 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
Enter now

Other races at event

  • Wed 9 Dec
  • #2 of 6
Paternoster Square, London
5K Run - Day 2

19:15

Age 3 & over

£34.95

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 10 Dec
  • #3 of 6
Paternoster Square, London
5K Run - Day 3

19:15

Age 3 & over

£34.95

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 8 Dec
  • #4 of 6
Paternoster Square, London
5K Walk - Day 1

19:00

Age 3 & over

£34.95

  • 5 km walking
  • Wed 9 Dec
  • #5 of 6
Paternoster Square, London
5K Walk - Day 2

19:00

Age 3 & over

£34.95

  • 5 km walking
  • Thu 10 Dec
  • #6 of 6
Paternoster Square, London
5K Walk - Day 3

19:00

Age 3 & over

£34.95

  • 5 km walking
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

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Get outdoors

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