Santa Dash Dublin
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About the race
Santa Dash Dublin is a festive running event held in St Anne's Park, Clontarf, Dublin on Sunday 6th December 2026. The event offers chip-timed races on measured routes and activities for families and children.
Distances include:
- 2.2 km kid-friendly route
- 5 km one-lap route
- 10 km two laps of the 5 km route
Entries include a Santa suit, a custom Christmas-themed medal, race course support, and post-race refreshments. All children aged 5 to 12 receive a child-size Santa suit; children under 5 may take part but suits may be large. The 10 km is for participants over 16 only. A family pass option covers two adults and two children for the 2.2 km or 5 km races.
A Santa grotto is available for the whole family at no extra cost, with a small present for attending children. There is a covered, supervised bag drop; items are left at owners risk. Dogs and prams are allowed; dogs should be kept on a short lead and participants with prams or scooters are asked to start near the back. Children may use scooters in the 2.2 km and 5 km if they wear a helmet; bicycles are not permitted.
Entries are limited and non-refundable. Transfers are permitted once entries are sold out, with the transfer window closing one week prior to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
