Santa Run - North

Durham, United Kingdom

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Choose your distance

5K· €19

Distance

5km

Start Time

10:30

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

Join the Santa Run in Durham on December 12, 2026! Choose between festive 2.5k or 5k routes. Celebrate with holiday cheer, prizes, and a jolly good time!

Riverside course along River Wear with Cathedral views
Fully signed trails

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU

Finish

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU

Terrain

Trail run along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral

Route

Two laps of the 2.5km route along the River Wear, fully signed

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Christmas-themed goody bag

Chip timingNo, this is a fun run without chip timing.

Food after the finishMince pies and festive treats

On the day

Toilets

Changing facilities

Bag drop

Food vendors

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · PaidParking is available via pay and display in the city centre and nearby streets. Do not park in the rowing club car park.

Aid stations · 1Yes, there is an aid table at the start/finish with water, snacks, and vegan options.

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fees are non-refundable. However, you can transfer to another runner or use the partial deferral option (pay £18 for another event within 6 months).

TransfersYes, free transfer to another runner up to one week before the event. Use the online transfer system.

DeferralsPartial deferral available up to 24 hours before event: pay £18 to enter another event within 6 months.

If the race is cancelledIf event cancelled for reasons beyond control, no refunds, entry transferred to next running or alternative event.

Bad weatherIf cancelled due to extreme weather, entry is carried forward to next event or alternative; no refunds.

Minimum ageParticipants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Under 18 are restricted to appropriate distances. There is no minimum age.

HeadphonesYes, headphones are permitted but at your own risk.

€19

per person · entry fee

Durham, United Kingdom

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Saturn Running

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