Stamford Santa Fun Run
Participants dress in Santa suits to run, jog, or walk through Burghley Park, choosing between the one-mile Elves' Escape, two-mile Reindeer Run, or three-mile Santa Special. The traffic-free off-road course guides participants along tarmac, gravel paths, and meadow grass alongside festive music and an energetic warm-up. At the finish arch, participants receive a medal, mince pies, and mulled wine or orange squash.
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Food & Drink
Finishers receive a mince pie and mulled wine, with orange squash for younger entrants.
Parking
Free parking is available within Burghley; free carparks in town are also listed.
Accessibility
Wheelchair entrants are welcome, and disabled access toilets and designated disabled parking are provided.
Pets
Dogs are allowed on short leads and must be under proper control.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Enter ahead of time instead of counting on the day, because on-the-day entries in the Race Village Marquee are only taken if places are still left.
- Pick shoes that suit the weather, because the route runs on tarmac and gravel paths with a short stretch of meadow grass, and December can bring rain or snow.
- Collect your Santa suit in good time, because any suits not picked up within 15 minutes of the start are kept by the organisers.
- Print your bib number, pin it to the front of your Santa suit and fill in the medical statement so the commentator can cheer you towards the finish arch.
- If you live locally, walk or cycle, and if you're heading to the Christmas Market afterwards, use one of the free town car parks near the venue.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year the Stamford Christmas Market runs in the town centre on the same day, with 100+ stalls. Walk over in your Santa suit, and there may be discounts.
- Children 4 and under are entered free, with no Santa suit issued.
Links & Contact
Run by Stamford Striders in association with The Rotary Club of Stamford St Martins
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can children take part?
Yes. It's for all ages and abilities, from babies in buggies to teenagers. Children 5 and up get their own Santa suit. Children 4 and under go free, so don't register them. They don't get a suit or medal, but marshals usually have a few spare medals.
Do I have to run?
No. You can run, jog, plod or walk. The start is staggered by speed, so runners go first and walkers, dog walkers and pushchairs follow.
Do I keep the Santa suit?
Yes, it's yours to keep. When you're done with it, you can recycle it in local clothing collection bins, such as the ones at Stamford Morrisons and Stamford Fire Station.
Can I enter on the day?
Only if places remain. On-the-day entries are taken in the Race Village Marquee.
What do I get at the finish?
Every finisher gets a medal and a mince pie. Adults also get a cup of mulled wine, and younger entrants get orange squash.
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