Santa in the City - London
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Santa in the City - London
Santa in the City is a festive walk and run event held in London on 08, 09 and 10 December 2026. Participants choose between a walking option or a running option on a course of 5 km. The route starts and finishes in Paternoster Square and passes notable riverside landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge, the Thames Path, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Millennium Bridge.
Every entrant receives a five piece Santa suit that includes a jacket, trousers, hat, belt and beard, plus a participant number and a finishing medal. Santa suits can be collected on the day from a collection point at Paternoster Square or sent in advance for an additional postage fee. U18s can take part free of charge, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
The course is 5 km and is described as relatively flat; participants may walk or run. There is no bag drop facility at the event. The event is organised and administered by TFA Events Limited and the published entry fee for adults is £34.95. An event information pack and route map are provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.