Carlisle Santa Dash and Fun Run 2026
This event has two simple objectives. Firstly and most important is to raise as much money as possible for the Jigsaw Charity, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice at a time of the year when children should be in the forefront of all our minds.
We are hoping that 100% of all entry fees will go to The Jigsaw Charity. For us to achieve this, we are seeking companies to support the event by supplying goods for the event or meeting the costs that will be incurred.
So if anyone reading this owns a business or knows someone that would like to get involved please ask them to get in touch at [email protected]. Sport in Action, Carlisle Tri Club, DH Runners, Border Reiver Runners and all marshals will be giving up their time free of charge.
If you can’t take part and would like to marshal (Santa suits will be provided), then please get in touch and send us your details; Name, Mobile and Email.
The Second objective is to have fun and enjoy the day, whatever the weather. The Santa Dash is a 5K run and will be manually timed. ALL runners must wear a Santa Suit.
There will be no winner's prizes, Jigsaw will be the winner. We have decided to start the 5K 60mins before the Fun Run/Walk so all those taking part in the 5K can join friends and family in the fun run/walk. The Fun Run/Walk - Santa suits will be provided to all entries. Children 5 years and over we will have suits for 5 to 8 or 9 to 14 and the adult suit is one size fits all.
Please enter early to guarantee you get the sizes you are after. Entries under 5 are free. Medals for ages 3 to 5 or a Santa Hat and medal if preferred.
Why not donate directly, to support children and young people at Jigsaw. Click on the Just Giving Logo!
EVERY PENNY HELPS!
Remember, as the weather will be cold at this time of year, we advise you wear suitable layers underneath the Santa Suit. All Runners and Fun Runners/ Walkers will receive a Festive Medal on completing their Santa Dash that can be worn with pride and displayed on your Christmas tree for all to see.
Santa Dash 5K - Start Time 10:00
Start close to the Skater Park in Bitts Park.
Santa Dash Fun Run 2K - 11:00
Start close to the Tennis Courts in Bitts Park.
If you enter the Santa Dash you can select to also run/walk in the Santa Fun Run Free of Charge
Santa Suit Collections
- Tuesday, 2nd December: Sheepmount car park CA3 8XL – 6:00-7:00pm
- Thursday, 4th December: Carlisle College CA1 1HS – 5:30-6:30pm
- Saturday, 6th December: Morton Manor car park (Carlisle Park Run) CA2 7EZ – 9:30-11:00am
