Santa in the City - London
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Santa in the City 2026 - London
Santa in the City takes place on 8, 9 and 10 December 2026 at Paternoster Square, London. The event offers a festive evening walk or run over two city distances.
Participants can choose from:
- 3K
- 5K
Registration costs £39.95 for adults and is free for under 18s. The entry package includes a Santa suit, hat, belt and beard. Registration is completed online and entry requires payment. Participants collect their participant number and Santa suit at Paternoster Square on the day if they have not paid for postage. Suits can also be posted in advance for an additional fee; the last post date is 01 December 2026. On arrival, participants scan the QR code on their participant number to check in.
The 5km route begins and finishes at Paternoster Square and passes St Paul’s Cathedral, crosses Blackfriars Bridge with views of Tower Bridge and The Shard, follows the Thames Path past the Tower of London, returns via Southwark Bridge and Bankside, crosses the Millennium Bridge and finishes at Paternoster Square. The route is described as relatively flat and suitable for walking or running without prior experience.
There is no bag drop facility. Local bars, restaurants and toilets are available around Paternoster Square. Event entertainment includes Christmas choirs, markets and festive stalls. The event is administered by TFA Events Limited, which provides places to selected charities and community sports clubs. A code of conduct sets expected behaviour, lists prohibited actions and explains how to report incidents to event staff. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
