Shropshire Santa Run
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Event details
The Shropshire Santa Run is a festive 5k road run in Oswestry, Shropshire, on Sunday 7th December 2025. The event is open to participants aged 11 years and older. The start and finish are at Race HQ on Smithfield Street, Oswestry, SY11 2EG. Entrants are issued a five-piece Santa suit and receive a Christmas themed finisher medal and a winter buff included with entry. The listed charity partner is to be confirmed.
Logistics and facilities
The course is run on fully closed roads. A race cut off time of 70 minutes is in place and roads will re-open in line with that pace; participants who fall behind may be asked to withdraw. Race village and the finish area are a short walk from local car parks, retail shops, cafes and parks, and the Race HQ includes a help desk. Number and Santa suit collection is available on the morning of the event at the memorial hall. Parking is suggested at Bailey Head car park (SY11 1PZ) or Salop Road Central Car Park (SY11 2NR). Spectators are asked to stay off the course until runners have passed; Church Street is noted as a viewing area and the route has pavement coverage in many places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.