The Santa Dash is coming to town
9th December
You know it’s getting close to Christmas when Carlisle’s streets fill with the ho-ho-ho’s of over 750 Santas. But that’s what the Santa dash is all about; fun. Every year friends and families don their finest red suits, have a great time and raise money for Jigsaw – Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice. Last year over £8000 was raised and the organisers are hopeful their Santas will bring a bigger haul this year.
A joint initiative by Sport in Action, Carlisle Tri Club and DH runners sees two events on the day. A 5K Dash & 2K Fun Run/Walk, everyone is welcome, last year the ages ranged from under one to well over 70.
The route will 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 sure to keep you warm on a chilly day while giving you the chance to experience our beautiful city in a way you wouldn’t normally.
Everyone that takes part will receive a Santa costume and medal that they can proudly display but more importantly they will know that they’ve made a special contribution to someone’s life.
All donations by the dash will provide support to children and young adults with life limiting illnesses in Jigsaw’s home-from-home hospice. The environment allows the nurses to match the home routine as closely as possible, ensuring a smooth, relaxing and peaceful transition between the home and hospice environments. It’s a place of fun and laughter where children and young adults can stay and create memories which will last a lifetime and not just for Christmas.
The 5K run is open to anyone aged 11 or older, all runners must register 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.
The 2K Fun Run/Walk begins an hour later so that anyone running the 5K Dash can go back to the start and join family and friends, there’s no need to register for this one. Elf suits are available for the under 5’s.
Marshalls and assistants 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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