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Festive Fun Run

Our beloved Santa Run has had a refresh for 2024.
We invite the whole family to take part in our new and improved Festive Fun Run!

Join us at West Park Academy on Sunday 1st December, from 10:30am, for a 5km family favourite Festive Fun Run!

This year, we invite the whole family to take part in Festive Fundraising!

We want you to dress up in your favourite Christmas costume, complete the run at your own pace, making this a family tradition as you help fundraise for St Teresa’s Hospice. There will also be fantastic stalls there on the day, a visit from Santa himself and we would love for as many people to turn up and support our runners.

As an early Christmas present, you will receive a medal and refreshments when you cross the finish line!

Adults (16+): £10  |  Children (5-15): £8  | Under 5s: Free
Family Ticket (2 adult 2 child): £28

Groups of 8 or more receive a 20% discount. Call us for more information on 01325 254 321 and ask for the Fundraising Team.

Get some friends and family together, have a memorable start to Christmas while helping your local Hospice too!

We charge an entry fee for this event so we can stage a great day for families in Darlington and the surrounding areas.

This only covers the cost of putting on the event; to really make a difference, we need you to fundraise for St Teresa’s Hospice and our festive fundraising pack has everything you need to inspire you to help us look after families this Christmas who need us.

Taking part in our Festive Fun Run is just one way you can help with Fundraising this Christmas. Download our full Festive Fundraising pack below and help us to provide care to local families this Christmas.

The Festive Fun Run is family friendly and fun, so whether you are a seasoned runner or a beginner, the course should be okay for you! Please take your time and complete the course at your own pace. If you feel you need to return early – please do! The Festive Fun Run is 5km though you can complete half and do 2.5km. We encourage you to take your time and complete the course at your own pace.

Before and after your run you will have time to enjoy our fun stalls and grab a drink or bite to eat.

A special thank-you to everyone who is helping to support this event, including our sponsors, Rotary Darlington and Round Table who has invited Santa with his sleigh. 

Not running? You can fundraise anyway, request your pack below. 

FAQS

What are the timings on the day?

Registration opens at 10:30am
Run begins 11am
Stalls and Refreshments open 10.30-1.30pm

How long is the run?

The Festive Fun Run is 5km though you can complete half and do 2.5km. We encourage you to take your time and complete the course at your own pace.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome. Please keep dogs on a short lead and be respectful of other participants and spectators. Please clean up after your dog.

Do I get a Santa Suit?

We have changed our Santa Run this year to be the Festive Fun Run, and we aren’t providing Santa Suits. This is to be more sustainable and better for the environment. Instead we want you to come in your favourite festive costume, jumper or anything else you already have! Our Hospice charity shops are a great place to source novelty jumpers, sequined numbers and festive fancy dress. 

Can I bring spectators?

Yes! We would love for as many people to turn up and support our runners as possible. There will also be stalls for everyone to browse before and after the run.

Can I sign up on the day?

Last minute sign ups on the day will be possible, but it would really help us to anticipate numbers if you signed up before hand!

Anything else?

Please email fundraising@darlingtonhospice.org.uk.

General Rules & Conditions

Please read the following Rules and Conditions before registering.

  • By submitting an online registration, you confirm that you and your team have read and fully accept the conditions of entry to the Festive Fun Run 2024 event and accept all of the rules and conditions.
  • In the event that the Festive Fun Run 2024 cannot take place on Sunday 1st December 2024, every attempt will be made to arrange a new date. Refunds will only be made in the event that the event is unavoidably cancelled by the organisers (St Teresa’s Hospice).

  • All participants are responsible for their own medical condition. Neither the organisers of the event, nor our sponsors accept any liability for the health of the entrant.

  • Once accepted, your place cannot be transferred to any other person.

  • Neither the organisers, nor the sponsors have any liability in relation to the Festive Fun Run. The organisers and the sponsors of the event, to the extent permitted by law, exclude liability for any loss, damage, injury, or consequential loss suffered by any entrant personally or to their property as result of their entry to or participation in this event.

  • The Festive Fun Run 2024 is not a competitive event and you don’t have to be an experienced runner to get involved, but we do recommend you go for a few runs of a similar length in the weeks leading up to it.

  • By taking part in this event you are committing to raising money for St Teresa’s Hospice. You are not allowed to give your fundraising to any other charity (directly or via other fundraising websites).

  • You are not permitted to use any of the sponsor money that you raise in relation to your entry in The Festive Fun Run 2024 to pay for your expenses. By completing the entry process you are agreeing to fully abide by the rules of the event as they are communicated to you in advance and at the event.

  • Photographs and filming will be taken at this event and for publicity purposes. If you do not wish for your image to be used you must inform the organisers of the event.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

By submitting this form, you give St Teresa’s Hospice explicit consent to process the personal data you have provided for the purposes of your entry in the Festive Fun Run 2024.

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For any further information, please contact our Fundraising Team on 01325 254321 or email fundraising@darlingtonhospice.org.uk.

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