Santa in the City 2024

Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th December 2024

A group of runners running along a road in Santa suits, in the front is a man wearing a reindeer costume, pulling a cardboard sleigh with three santas inside it

About the event

Location: Paternoster square, London

Event date: Wednesday 4th December and Thursday 5th December 2024

Minimum sponsorship: £150 per person

Registration fee: £15(plus £0.60 booking fee)

Your Santa Run 3.5km route will begin, in Paternoster Square just by the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral. You will run down to the Thames Path and then along the North Embankment, enjoying the world-famous views of the Globe Theatre, The Shard, and the Millenium Bridge.

You will then pass through the City of London, running along the Thames's hidden paths, towards the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

You will then return through the City, via Cannon Street. and finally take in the views of the beautifully lit St Paul's Cathedral, before turning into Paternoster Square, completing a truly iconic route!

No previous experience is needed for a run like this. The route is 3.5km, relatively flat and you can run, jog or walk. Santa in the City is a great way to get you into the festive spirit.

Register for the Wednesday event! Register for the Thursday event!

A group of runners wearing santa suits running, in the centre one santa clad man runs with his hands in the air in victory

When you run with us, you'll receive:

  • Reduced registration fee of £15 which covers your Santa suit and medal!
  • Dedicated support from our fundraising team to help you reach that all-important fundraising target
  • A branded Fight for Sight t-shirt to wear under your Santa suit
  • A certificate upon completion of your fundraising
A group of runners running along a road in Santa suits, in the front is a man wearing a reindeer costume, pulling a cardboard sleigh with three santas inside it

Why support Fight for Sight?

  • Every 6 minutes
    a person in the UK hears that they will lose their sight
  • Just 1.5%
    of UK Research and Innovation funds goes into eye research
  • £20 million
    is how much we plan to invest in research over the next 5 years
  • 2.7 million people
    will be living with vision loss by 2030. We’ll make sure life after vision loss is not a lonely one

Register for your place now to help us to save sight and change lives

Fight for Sight's fantastic cheer squad giving out encouragement through a megaphone at the London Marathon