You can collect your Santa suit on the day at the registration desk.

Start Time: Registration and Santa suit collection between 9.00 and 9.45am.
The Santa Run begins at 10.00am.
Santa Paws begins at 10.15am

There’s no prizes for winning so you’re welcome to walk, jog or run your way around whichever course you choose. The main thing is to have some festive fun, dressed up as Santa and raising vital funds for St Michael’s Hospice.

Both the 2.5k and 5k routes start and finish at Maylord Orchards in town, this is where you will check in and collect your Santa Suit. After your warmup by the Starlight Dance company both distances will start together heading through town. When you reach the end of Eign Gate Road the distances will then split going their separate ways before re-joining at Castle Street. This is when all runners will head through High Town pass the Black and White House to finish the race together back at Maylord Orchards.

Have you got a four-legged friend?

Why not join in our brand-new Santa Paws event. Take on the same 2.5k or 5k route (starting just 15 minutes later), surrounded by fellow dog lovers and their four-legged Santas.

We would love you to raise sponsorship money in support of St Michael’s Hospice. Asking family and friends to sponsor you can be a fun and rewarding way to shout about your challenge or event and to raise awareness of our Hospice.

With your entry fee going to the cost of running the event, it’s your sponsorship efforts that make a big difference to the patients at the Hospice and their families. All you need is 10 friends or family members to donate £5 each (the cost of a coffee and cake) and you will reach our £50 sponsorship ask, making a tangible difference to someone’s life here at the Hospice. So, anything you can raise, however big or small, has a giant impact.

Click here to set up your JustGiving page.

Click here to download your printable sponsorship form

Prizes

For those raising over £50, some Christmas Elves have left us some goody bags filled with treats to say thank you for going that little bit further.

• Raise £50 and get a silver gift bag
• Raise £100 and get a gold gift bag

Is there a baggage drop?

No, unfortunately we do not offer a baggage drop-off. For safety reasons, please keep your belongings with you or with someone you trust who is spectating. Do not leave anything unattended.

Can I register on the day?

All Santa’s must register in advance, as registration will not be available on the day. This helps us confirm numbers beforehand and safely allocate space and support for everyone taking part.

Can I change my run distance?

Yes, subject to availability.  Wherever possible please contact the events team on events@smhospicehereford.org to make this change in advance of the event day.  Otherwise, please go to the On the Day Collection point and the event team will be able to help you.

Are there water stations along the route?

No, but you will receive a bottle of water and a sweet treat as you cross the finish line.

Tickets are non-refundable.

Entry will only be granted by valid ticket.

All children must remain under the care of a participating responsible adult at all times.
No dogs or other pets/animals are allowed to participate in our Santa Run event, but they are welcome to join in our brand-new Santa Paws.

All dogs in our Santa Paws event must always stay on their leads and be cleaned up after.