The Big Santa Dash - Lancaster
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Big Santa Dash and Lancaster winter races
This event day in Lancaster comprises three road running events organised by Lancaster Runners: the Santa Dash fun run, the Christmas Cracker 10k and the Turkey Trot half marathon. It is scheduled for 20th December 2026 at 3-1-5 Health Club LA1 3PE and holds a UKA licence number 31303.
Distances:
- 1 mile Santa Dash fun run (festive family event)
- 10 km Christmas Cracker 10k
- Half marathon Turkey Trot
All finishers in each event receive a medal. The Santa Dash also provides candy canes to participants, welcomes Christmas fancy dress and requires children under six to run with an adult. Spot-prize T-shirts are available across all events. The 10k and half marathon offer prizes for the first three male and first three female finishers.
Entry fees differ by event and by entry method. Online entry prices (examples): Big Santa Dash individual £8, family of four £27; 10k affiliated £24, unaffiliated £25, Lancaster Runners Club £19; half marathon affiliated £31, unaffiliated £33, Lancaster Runners Club £25. On-the-day cash entries are higher; for example Big Santa Dash individual £10, family £35; 10k and half marathon on-the-day fees are listed separately. The organiser operates a no refunds, no swaps and no deferrals policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
