Bedale Santa Run
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Bedale Santa Run
The Bedale Santa Run takes place on Sunday 13 December 2026 in Bedale and is organised by Bedale and Aiskew Runners. The event comprises a Christmas 5 km race and a 1 mile Santa fun run on a flat, multi terrain route that uses Bedale Park and the woodland trail of Keepers Walk.
Distances
- 5 km, three laps on the multi terrain route
- 1 mile, one lap Santa fun run
Entry is limited to 200 places and advance entry is required. Entry fees in advance are £15 for the 5 km and £10 for the 1 mile; parents may run with their child for free. Twenty percent of each entry fee will be donated to St Teresa's Hospice and Bedale Scouts.
All finishers receive a special Christmas buff. Children in the fun run receive a gift and a medal. Trophies are awarded to first and second male and female in both races, plus first male 50+ and first female 45+. The male and female course records are 18:15 and 21:40 respectively from 2023. Hot chocolate will be served after the races; participants are asked to bring a cup.
Race HQ is at Bedale Park. Facilities listed for the event include toilets; there is no water, no distance markers, no changing facilities, no showers and no baggage storage. The event is not suitable for wheelchairs and the race licence is not applicable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
