Plymouth Santa Fun Run
Participants dress up in Santa suits for a 2.5 km or 5 km charity fun run or walk through the historic Barbican and Hoe areas. Before heading out, runners can join a group warm-up led by a professional trainer. The route takes in waterfront sights and views across Plymouth Sound, concluding with a finisher medal and bottled water.
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The entry fee is a donation to the charities supported by Rotary The donation is partly offset by costs including Santa suits, road closure fees and medical cover.
Hours
Start 11:00am.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Bottled water is given to participants after finishing.
Parking
Parking is not possible in the Barbican during the road closures; the recommended option is Harbour Car Park in Lockyers Quay, PL4 0DX.
Accessibility
The route is on hard surfaces with some uneven cobbles, and wheelchair users must have an assistant carer.
Pets
Dogs must be on a short lead.
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Tips & Advice
- Collect your Santa suit early at Shekinah, since suits come in three sizes and having yours well before the day leaves time to alter it.
- Write each runner's name and an emergency phone number on the back of their number, then pin it to the front of the suit.
- Wear sensible running shoes, because the route through the Barbican and Hoe is often wet and has cobbles, uneven sections and a climb up Hoegate Street.
- Walk around the two sharp left-hand turns at the end of Southside Street, and take care on the steep descent back onto Commercial Wharf.
- Park at the Harbour Car Park on Lockyers Quay and walk past the Aquarium and over the footbridge to Commercial Wharf, as the Barbican roads are closed.
Special Events & Promotions
- New route this year turns right down Hoe Road and then left along Madeira Road for views over the Sound.
Links & Contact
Run by Saltram Rotary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still sign up?
No. Registrations are closed because the run has reached capacity, which is limited by the size of Commercial Wharf. You can still donate to the charities using the donation form.
Where do I collect my Santa suit and number?
Pick them up at Shekinah, Stonehouse Creek, Kings Rd, on the collection days in late November and early December. If you live outside Plymouth and can't make those days, you can collect your pack and suit at the start.
Do I have to run?
No, it's a fun run and walk, not a race. Choose one lap of about 2.5 km or two laps of about 5 km. Walkers, slower joggers and children should start further back.
Can children take part?
Yes, but children under 12 must be with an adult. A safeguarding steward is on the start bus, and stewards look after any lost children.
What do I get at the finish?
Every finisher gets a Santa Fun Run medal and bottled water when they show their running number. You have to wear your number and Santa suit for the whole run to get the medal.
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