Embrace the Spirit of the Season with the Exeter Santa Run!
The Exeter Santa Run is back on Sunday, December 6, 2026. At this annual event, we welcome participants of all ages and abilities to lace up the running shoes, put on a Santa Suit, and run together for a jolly good cause.
Whether you’re a seasoned Exeter Santa Run participant or a first-time runner, our event promises an unforgettable experience. With two distances available, a 2.5k family run and a 5k run, it’s an excellent opportunity for families to come together, celebrate the festive season and support our charitable activities in the community.
How to enter
There are two ways you can join Team Exeter City Community Trust in this event.
- Secure a charity place: Bag yourself one of our charity places and help us be there for the people in your community. We ask for a minimum fundraising pledge of £30 or £60 depending on the distance (excluding gift aid).
- Book your own place: Visit our booking page where you can secure your place and join fellow festive runners in an unforgettable experience.
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Santa Run Instructions
For all your Santa Run event day needs, please visit this page Click Here
Make Your Miles Matter
Run in support of our charity partners: Exeter Leukaemia Fund, Alright Mate or Childrens Hospice South West. Learn More
Get Involved
As a Team Exeter City Community Trust runner you’ll receive:
- A free Exeter City Community Trust technical running top
- A fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks
- Access to our online training materials
- Post-event hospitality once you cross that finish line
- The loudest and most supportive cheer points on the course!
Most importantly we’ll provide you with a reason to keep going because you’ll know that you’ll be helping improve the lives of people living in your community. Donations make up a large amount of our annual income so we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
Fundraising Tips
All the information you need to get your fundraising started and raise as much as you can for our vital services. Click Here
Materials and Resources
Create your own fundraising materials or order some additional resources to give your fundraising activity the Exeter City Community Trust look. Click Here
Training Tips
Unlock Your Training Plan by reading through our tips Click Here
FAQ
Who can take part?
Absolutely anyone can take part in our Santa Run this, no matter your age, ability, or where you are! We’re determined to put the ‘Ho Ho Ho’ back into Christmas, and we’d like as many people as possible to join us this festive season, whether you run, jog or walk!
How far do I have to run?
Runners can either aim to take on our usual 2.5km Family Fun Run distance or challenge themselves to our 5km Race distance.
Will I need to submit my time when I finish the event?
This isn’t a timed event so there’s no need to submit your time, but we’d love to see photos of you taking part.
Can I buy a Santa Suit?
We have a limited number of Santa suits available, which you can purchase by booking the relevant place when entering the event.
