Reading Santa Run and Walk
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About the race
The Reading Santa Run and Walk 2026 is a community event taking place on Sunday 6 December 2026 at the University of Reading. The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Reading and raises funds for local charities, including Safe and Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Care.
Distances offered include:
- 5k timed festive run through the university grounds, start and finish in The Quad.
- 2k walking course on campus.
- Shorter children-friendly distance option.
Entry categories include adult, child, family and team options, and a student rate for University of Reading students. Early bird entry is available until the end of October. Medals are awarded to all finishers and there is a prizegiving for the 5k race. Live singing by The Rock Choir is scheduled as part of the event atmosphere.
For safety, roads on the university campus are likely to be closed on the morning of the event. Parking charges are waived on the day. The event welcomes individual, family and team entries and is used as an opportunity to raise funds for charities supported by the Rotary Club of Reading. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
