The Event…

What is the event? Santa in the City London (4.5km) will be taking place on two days, 04 December and 05 December. You can register for £28.95pp which includes your Santa suit and medal.

Santa in the City Tunbridge Wells (3km) will be taking place on 07 December. You can register for £14.95pp which includes your Santa suit and medal.

How far is Santa in the City? Santa in the City London is 4.5km and our Tunbridge Wells event is 3km

Is there a virtual Santa Run happening? Yes, there is! You can run anywhere, anytime in December, and it is free to enter, but you can purchase a Santa Suit, medal, and running number (£22.95 + p&P) if you want to. Visit our Virtual Santa page to find out how to sign up.

Is there a bag drop at this event? No. Unfortunately, due to security reasons, there will not be a bag drop, so please come run ready or be prepared to run with your bag. Any items/bags left unattended may be removed and destroyed. If you do see a bag unattended please advise the event or security team immediately. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

What happens if I find I can’t make Santa in the City? If you have signed up and can’t make it or would like to now run virtually or defer your place, all you need to do is click here.

What are the registration options? You can register as an Individual or register as a group.

What is the minimum size for a Group or Team? The minimum size for a Group is two people.

Do I have to be part of a team to take part? No, not at all.

Can I run for a Charity? Yes, you can run for any charity of your choice, but it is not a condition of taking part.

How much is a Santa in the City running place? Santa in the City London running places are £24.95pp which includes your Santa suit running number and medal. There is a small additional charge for registration booking fees or invoice fees. Each ‘Virtual Santa Run’ running place is free. Virtual running places do not include a Santa suit, running number, or medal, which can be purchased separately.

How much is the booking fee? There is no registration booking fee.

How old do I need to be to enter? Runners must be over 3 years old to enter. All runners between 3yrs - and 18 years are free, they receive a medal but do not receive a Santa suit.

Children aged 3-8 years need to be accompanied by a participating adult at all times. The participating adult can accompany a maximum of three 3-8-year-olds and must have them within arms reach throughout the run.

Children aged 9-18 years must have parental permission to take part and have a responsible adult (+18 years) available at the event. The responsible adult does not need to take part in the run.

All children (3-18yrs) must register for a place via the website and have a parent/guardian complete a Child Registration form for them in advance or they will be refused entry on the day.

If I pay for a Santa in the City running place and then find I can't do the run, what are my options?
You have two options in this event they are:  
Option 1 - Transfer your place to another person by emailing the event team at santa@tfaevents.co.uk. Please put 'TRANSFER' in the title of the email and Include your name, runner confirmation number, and the person who will be taking your place.
Option 2 - Defer your place to 2025 by email by emailing the event team at santa@tfaevents.co.uk. Please put 'DEFER 25' in the title of the email and Include your name, and runner confirmation number in the email. You cannot defer your place after 6 pm on 30 November 2024.

Full details of the points above are available in our Terms and Conditions, available in the footer below,

Is Santa in the City accessible? Our Santa in the City route is fully accessible for participants wanting to take part in wheelchairs or run with buggies.

Santa Suits…

When do I get my Santa Suit and medal? 

• If you are running the event virtually, Santa suits and medals are available for purchase on the website during the registration process. They cost £22.95 + P&P..

• For actual Santa in the City runners Santa Suits can be collected on the day of the event at the Santa in the City registration point:

  London - from 8.30 am. This is located at Paternoster Square, City of London.

  Tunbridge Wells - from 12 noon. This is located by the cafe in Grosvenor & Hilbert Park

  You will be given a medal at the finish line.

What size is the Santa suit? Santa suits come in one size. The trousers are adjustable at the waist and the jacket can be adjusted using the suit belt. Please find the dimensions of the suit below:

Jacket - Length 88cm, Shoulder Width 45cm, Chest 56cm, Sleeve 52cm

Trousers - Lenth 110cm, Waist 62cm

Can I get my Santa Suit before the day of the/my event? Yes just contact us and we will arrange with you, delivery costs apply. For all Santa suit orders of up to 8 suits, the delivery costs are as below:

• £5.95 - if ordered before 14th November 2024

• £19.95 - if ordered from 14th November - 21st November 2024

• £19.95 - if order between 22nd - 01 December 2024

• £41.95 - After 01 December and only to central London locations.

• For all orders of 9 Santa suits or more a standard delivery charge of £41.95 applies.

Can I order extra Santa Suits & medals? Yes, you can they are available for £22.95 and can be purchased when you register. Please note that postage fees will apply (see FAQ above for more info!)

Are children’s Santa Suits available? Unfortunately, we do not supply children’s Santa Suits. Children are welcome to run for free, they must be at least 8 years old to take part and are welcome to wear their own festive outfits.

Charity…

Who is our 2024 London charity partner? We are pleased to be collaborating with the national bone and soft tissue cancer charity, Sarcoma UK, as this year’s Santa in the City charity partner.

Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research, offers support for anyone affected by sarcoma cancer, and campaigns for better treatments. It is the only cancer charity in the UK focusing on all types of sarcoma.

Can I run for Sarcoma UK?  Absolutely! Get in touch with Sarcoma UK’s fundraising team. Sarcoma UK is happy to support individuals as well as small and large groups, from the day you join until you cross the finish line, and beyond. The charity provides personalised support, and up-to-date information and can answer your questions any time. Contact fundraising@sarcoma.org.uk now!

I’m not much of a runner, can I still support Sarcoma UK?  Please do! Come and help cheer Team Sarcoma and be a part of the Cheer Squad. Every year, the people who run for Team Sarcoma at marathons and events say that seeing smiling faces and hearing chants and claps from the charity’s volunteers has made all the difference. Come experience the wonderful festive atmosphere for yourself. Contact fundraising@sarcoma.org.uk to get involved!