Bedale Santa Run
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Bedale Santa Run
The Bedale Santa Run takes place in Bedale on Sunday 13 December 2026 and offers a festive 5 kilometre race plus a 1 mile Santa Fun Run. The event is organised by Bedale and Aiskew Runners with race headquarters at Bedale Park.
The course is multi-terrain and described as flat. The 5 kilometre race uses a three-lap route while the 1 mile fun run is one lap, both taking in Bedale Park and the woodland trail of Keepers Walk. The event is not suitable for wheelchairs and a race licence is not applicable.
Entry is limited to 200 places; 172 places remained at the time of publication. Entry fees are listed as £15 for the 5k and £10 for the 1 mile children’s race. Parents may run with their child for no additional charge. Entry on the day is not available. Twenty percent of entry fees will be donated to the club’s annual charities, St Teresa's Hospice and Bedale Scouts.
Prizes and awards include trophies for first and second male and female in both races, plus first male 50+ and first female 45+ categories. There is a prize if the male or female course record is broken (male 18:15 and female 21:40 from 2023). All finishers receive a special Christmas buff; children in the fun run receive a gift and a medal. Post-run hot chocolate will be served; participants are asked to bring a cup to support sustainability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
