Dunfermline Rotary Santa Dash & Christmas Light Switch On
Participants dress in Santa suits to dash down Dunfermline High Street to The Glen Gates as part of the city's Christmas celebrations. Entrants can choose to finish at the gates or continue with a 5k run making three laps around Pittencrieff Park. Every finisher receives a commemorative medal, and dashers have the option to fundraise for a chosen charity or club.
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When
Tickets
Adults £10; children £5. Includes a Santa Suit and a participant’s medal at the finish.
Hours
Registration opens Sunday at 12:00 noon; warm-up at 1:15pm; Santa Dash starts at 1:45pm; the 5K Santa Run starts after the Dash.
Ages
All ages
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Tips & Advice
- Bring a printed or electronic copy of your ticket, because you need one to take part and duplicate tickets are refused.
- Make sure of your plans before booking, as tickets are non-refundable unless the event management cancels the event.
- Decide beforehand whether you'll stop at The Glen Gates or carry on for the three-lap 5km around Pittencrieff Park.
- Pick up a sponsor form if you want to raise money for your club or a favourite charity, though fundraising is entirely optional.
- Head to the Malcolm Jack & Matheson car park on Walmer Drive first, since that's where registration and check-in happen before the warm-up.
Links & Contact
Run by Rotary Club of Dunfermline
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my own Santa suit?
No. Every dasher gets a Santa suit to keep, and it's one size fits all.
Do I have to run the full 5k?
No. You can just do the Dash down Dunfermline High Street to The Glen Gates. You can also carry on with the Santa 5km run, which is three laps of Pittencrieff Park, starting and finishing at The Glen Gates.
Where do I check in on the day?
Registration is in the Malcolm Jack & Matheson car park on Walmer Drive on the Sunday. A fun warm-up follows before the Dash.
Can children take part?
Yes. It's a family event, and there are child tickets for under-16s. Every finisher gets a medal.
Do I have to raise money for charity?
No, fundraising is optional. If you'd like to raise money for your club or favourite charity, there's a sponsor form.
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