Santa Dash Brighton
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Santa Dash Brighton 2026
The Santa Dash Brighton is a festive charity event held in Brighton on 5th December 2026 in support of Rockinghorse. Entry options include a package that covers race entry, a Santa suit and a bespoke medal; an optional donation of £5 to charity is available at entry and a handling fee of £1.66 applies. Entries close on 4th December 2026.
The main route is a flat out and back along the seafront esplanade. The course heads west for 2.5 km to Hove Lagoon before returning to the start and finish near Hove Lawns opposite Adelaide Crescent by the Peace Statue. There are portable toilets near the start and additional toilet stops on the course at 1.5 km, 3.5 km and 4.5 km. There are no changing facilities on site; Santa suits are collected at the start.
A free kids 400 m race is held before the main event and children who take part receive a medal.
Organisers encourage walking, cycling or public transport to the venue. Parking options within walking distance include several NCP and multi store car parks on West Street, Russell Square and Churchill Square, and hourly parking on Kings Road. Brighton train station is located at the top of Queen's Road and the seafront is a short walk down West Street towards Hove. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
