Chesterfield Santa Fun Run & Walk
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Chesterfield Santa Fun Run & Walk
The event takes place on 20 Dec 2026 at Queen's Park, Cricket Pavilion, Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield S40 2ND. It is organised under ARC rules with permit number tbc.
Distances
- 1.5 km: 3.5 laps around the Cricket pitch.
- 5 km: one lap of the Cricket pitch then just over four laps on the outer path of the park. Both races finish in front of the Cricket Pavilion.
This is a fun run and finish line timings will not be recorded by the organiser. Competitors who want a time must use their own timing device. Race numbers are available from the Cricket Pavilion and have been kindly donated by The Derby Runner.
Entrants can choose to take a provided Santa suit or supply their own. Adult suits supplied by the organiser are unisex one size fits all. Collected suits will be available before the event from:
- Ashgate Hospice Charity Hub, 89-91 Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Hasland, Chesterfield S41 0SN on Friday 4 December, 15:00–19:00.
- Ashgate Hospice Furniture Store, Unit 9a, Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Hasland, Chesterfield S41 0QD on Saturday 12 December and Saturday 19 December, 10:00–13:00.
Entrants who provide their own Santa suit should collect their race number from the Cricket Pavilion from 09:00 on race day.
All finishers receive a commemorative medal and Christmas chocolates or sweets. There is a limit of 700 entries; no entries will be taken on the day. Online entries close at 13:00 on 19 Dec or when the limit is reached. Entry fees are non-refundable. The event supports Ashgate Hospice. The Cricket Pavilion provides toilets and changing facilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
