Santa in the City - London
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Santa in the City - London 2026
Santa in the City runs across three evenings on 08, 09 and 10 December 2026 from Paternoster Square in central London. The event offers a festive walk or run on a city route, with options for 3k or 5k distances.
Participants receive a Santa suit and a finishing medal. Santa suits can be collected at Paternoster Square on the day or posted in advance; postage fees apply and the last post date is 01 December 2026. Entry fees are listed as Over 18s £39.95 and U18s free. There is no bag drop at the event.
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, continues over Southwark Bridge, follows the Thames Path toward the Tower of London, returns through the City, crosses the Millennium Bridge and finishes back at Paternoster Square.
Event facilities in and around Paternoster Square include bars, restaurants and toilets. On-site entertainment includes Christmas choirs, markets and festive stalls. The event is organised 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 consequences for violations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
