Santa Run Dijk en Waard
Hundreds of participants dressed in Santa suits take to a designated course around Coolplein to run or walk in support of local charities. The event features several children's distances, 5 km and 10 km timed adult runs, and a 5 km walking tour, all kicked off with music and warm-ups led by a DJ. Spectators line the course to cheer on participants, who are greeted with medals at the finish line.
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When
Hours
13:30 children’s warm-up; 13:45 Kidsrun up to age 6; 13:55 Kidsrun ages 7–9; 14:05 Kidsrun ages 10–12; 14:30 children’s prize-giving; 14:45 adult warm-up; 15:00 5 km walk; 15:05 10 km run; 15:10 5 km run; 16:15 adults’ prize-giving.
Ages
All ages
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Register online by Friday, December 11, because entries close earlier if the race fills up, and after that you can only sign up on site.
- Bring your Santa suit from an earlier Santa Run and enter code Eigenpak1312 when you register to get a discount on the fee.
- Get to Coolplein in time for the warm-up with the DJ and Anytime Fitness, which is held before both the children's and the adults' starts.
- Dress warmly under your Santa suit, because the race runs on a December afternoon when the days are dark and cold.
- Businesses can enter as a team through a sponsor package, which includes several Santa suits and start numbers.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: certified Santa suits made from 100% recycled consumer plastic
- Mayor Maarten Poorter fires the starting signal for the runs, Kidsruns and Santa Walk
- Bring your own suit from an earlier Santa Run and use code Eigenpak1312 for a discount on the registration fee
Links & Contact
Run by Rotaryclub Dijk en Waard
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own Santa suit?
No. Every participant gets a Santa suit and keeps it. If you bring a suit from an earlier Santa Run and wear it, enter code Eigenpak1312 when you register to get a discount.
What distances are there for children?
There are three Kidsruns: 700 metres for kids up to 6, 900 metres for ages 7 to 9, and 1,200 metres for ages 10 to 12. Each has first, second and third prizes, with no split between boys and girls.
What can adults choose?
There are timed 5 km and 10 km runs, each with prizes for the top three women and men. There is also a 5 km Santa Walk for all ages.
How do I sign up?
Online registration opens October 15. It closes on Friday, December 11, or sooner if the race fills up. After that, you can only register on site.
Where does the money go?
All registration fees, sponsorship and lottery money go straight to local charities in Dijk en Waard. The 2026 charities haven't been announced yet.
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