Ho, ho Go! Beacon’s Santa Run is coming to town!
Get your festive running shoes ready because Beacon’s Santa Run is back and bigger than ever at West Park, Wolverhampton, on Sunday, December 8th, 2024! Whether you run, jog, or prance like a reindeer, this 5K is all about festive fun and spreading holiday cheer (while helping Beacon raise money, of course!).
Here’s what’s in store for all you festive fitness fans:
Suit Up Santa!
Every paying adult will get their very own Santa suit to run in, and for the mini Santas, every child will receive a Santa hat to rock during the race.
Santa Paws Alert!
Don’t leave your furry friends out of the fun! Our beloved Santa Paws will get a special bandana and an official certificate for their paw-some participation.
Shiny Medals for All!
Cross the finish line and you’ll get your very own Santa Run medal—because you’ll definitely deserve it after outrunning all those elves!
Raise More, Earn More!
We’ve got some extra special goodies for those who go the extra mile with their fundraising.
Raise £50+: You’ll score a Beacon pin badge and some festive laces to jingle all the way.
Raise £100+: Get festive with some handmade decorations by Beacon, a pin badge, and those fancy festive running laces, plus, you’ll receive 20% off our next big event, the 2025 Colour Run!
Mark Your Calendars!
Make sure you pencil this in your festive diary—this is one event you don’t want to miss. And don’t worry, you don’t have to be an Olympic runner; everyone’s welcome, whether you want to dash, stroll, or strut like a Santa on holiday!
Date: Sunday December 8th, 2024.
Start time: Registration from 9.30am at West Park bandstand.
Distance: 5km
Santa Run Ticket Prices: £12 adults, £7 children, £5 for dogs and free for under 3s.
Book your ticket now
Got questions about Beacon’s Santa Run? We’ve got you covered! Check out our FAQs below for all the details you need to join in the festive fun.
Weather Conditions
The event will take place regardless of weather conditions unless the organisers deem it unsafe. In the event of cancellation, participants will be informed via email or social media. The Beacon Centre will make every effort to reschedule the event but In the event of cancellation, all entry fees are non-refundable. If in the event that Santa Run is cancelled Beacon will arrange a collection point where participants can pick up their Santa Run outfit or Childs Santa hat which is included in their ticket purchase.
Whether the event can be rescheduled will depend on a number of factors including the availability of staff and volunteers, and the venue. We will aim to make a decision whether it is possible to reschedule within 48 hours of the original scheduled date.
Santa Suits and Hats
All paying adults will receive a Santa suit and children will receive a Santa hat.
Outfits supplied by the Beacon come in ONE adult size.
Event Parking
Parking is available outside the grounds of West Park, please ensure you don’t obstruct emergency access into the park.
Can I raise money for the event?
Yes! We welcome anyone to raise money in aid of Beacon, you can set us a Just Giving page here for a paper sponsorship form.
Terms and conditions
To read our event terms and conditions, click here.
Can community groups take part?
We would love for community groups to take part in this year’s Santas Run. This year we are excited to introduce an affiliate scheme where both your group and Beacon can benefit. For more information, please email supportus@beaconvision.org