- Thu 4 Dec 2025
19:00
Age 3 & over
FREE-£31.95
- 4.5 km road running
Event overview
The perfect way to get into the festive spirit! Run or walk for charity and take part on the day of your choice!
Guaranteed fun for all the family, Santa in the City is open to all levels of runner, with the focus firmly on fun and fundraising over the four kilometres of flat terrain. An interesting route, packed with iconic sights, along with an entertaining and enjoyable atmosphere ensures that all participants will leave filled with festive cheer, having supported a vital cause at this special time of year.
Included
Every charity runner is provided with:
- A 5-piece Santa Suit
- Hat
- Beard
- Jacket
- Trousers and belt
- Runner number
- Medal
- Fundraising support
- Online fundraising page
Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the Day 2 Thursday page.
Event photos
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Virtual option
Timetable
- Bar
- Cafe
- Urban
Event HQ
Paternoster Square
London
Greater London
EC4M
UK
The run starts and finishes outside the Tate Modern on the south bank of the Thames. Taking in some of the world-famous sights of London, runners will pass Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, crossing Southwark Bridge, with superb views of St Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge and the Millennium Bridge.
- 1 lap
- Flat
- Wave start
Overview
Iconic landmarks and hidden paths
in a festive atmosphere!
The route is largely traffic-free and takes you past some of London’s most iconic landmarks, across majestic bridges, and along hidden paths on both sides of the river, all while dressed in a Santa Suit!
This year, Santa in the City begins in Paternoster Square just by the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral. You will then go along the North bank, where there will be fantastic river views, before crossing the Thames via Southwark Bridge. Next, the route will take you along the Thames path past Shakespeare’s Globe, and then you’ll head towards Tate Modern, where you will cross the river once again, this time over the Millennium Bridge. You will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the beautifully lit St Paul's Cathedral, before finally returning to Paternoster Square, to complete this iconic 4km route.
- Medal
Included
Every charity runner is provided with:
- A 5-piece Santa Suit
- Hat
- Beard
- Jacket
- Trousers and belt
- Runner number
- Medal
- Fundraising support
- Online fundraising page
Optional extra
- Postage for your Santa Suit
I could hardly stop laughing as I changed into the provided Santa suit - the Square was full of Santa’s. When else would you see a Starbucks full of Santa’s. Great fun. Well organised and taking in some beautiful sights in the City, many illuminated - was a memorable run. I’d do it again for sure. | James
Well what can you say about a group of Santas running through the city? It was a casual, fun run, loved running over the Millenium Bridge and passing many confused people on South Bank. I did get lost at one point, this isn't a fancy race but just a fun run with good holiday cheer. | Melissa