Shropshire Santa Run
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Event details
The Shropshire Santa Run is a festive-themed 5K running event in Oswestry, Shropshire, held on Sunday 6 December 2026. Entry is open to people aged 11 years and over. Each entrant receives a five-piece Santa suit and a Christmas-themed finisher medal. The event takes place on fully closed roads and includes live music from a silver band near the race area. The organiser sets a race cut-off time of 70 minutes; roads will re-open in line with this pace and participants who fall behind may be asked to withdraw for safety.
Logistics and race day information
Race headquarters and the start/finish are at the Memorial Hall, Oswestry, SY11 2EG. Parking options listed by the organiser include Bailey Head car park SY11 1PZ and Salop Road Central Car Park SY11 2NR, with a suggestion that local residents park on the outskirts and walk in. Santa suits can be collected in the days before the event at The Lounge, Cross Street, Oswestry, and there is also a collection point at Race HQ on the morning of the event. Spectators are advised to follow marshal instructions; Church Street is suggested as a viewing area and the route has good pavement coverage for onlookers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
