Santa Claus is dashing to town
8th December
You know Christmas is close when Carlisle’s streets fill with the ho-ho-ho’s of over 650 Santas.
The Santa dash is a real laugh and great family fun day that raises money for Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice.
The dash is a joint initiative by Sport in Action, Carlisle Tri Club, DH runners and gives everyone a chance to don their finest red suits while tackling the 5K Dash & 2K Fun Run/Walk. The 5K is for those with a bit more of a competitive edge and open from ages 11 upwards while the 2K is a genuine family fun run, or walk.
The routes take you around the cities sites including Carlisle Castle, Bitts Park, Sands Centre, Tullie House and the Cathedral before finishing in the City Centre. It‘s a great way to keep warm on a chilly winter’s day.
“It’s just a great fun day,” said Claire from Sport in Action. “The mayor will present medals on the finish line and there’s a mince pie for everyone too. We should have a Santa sleigh available for families to have their photos taken in their outfits. We get fantastic feedback and everyone that comes into the city says it’s great to see so many Santas wandering around town.”
The last three events have raised over 25 thousand pounds for Jigsaw and organisers are hopeful Santa will bring a big haul this year too.
Runners must register for the 5K and collect their race number at Sheepmount Stadium between 8:30 – 10:00 on the day. The 5K Dash will begin at 10:30 in nearby Bitts Park and the 2K Fun Run/Walk begins an hour later, anyone running the 5K Dash can join family and friends back at the start of the 2K and there is no need to register for this one.
Marshalls, assistants and sponsors are what makes an event like the Santa dash, if you would like to help, please email i[email protected].
For route information, sponsorship forms and entry details please visit www.sportinaction.co.uk/carlisle-santa-walk-dash
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