About the Event

Organised by Love Longridge, this festive 5km event combines running, community spirit and Christmas fun. Starting from Longridge Civic Hall, runners will follow a route consisting primarily of tarmac paths with a short trail section. The event welcomes runners aged 16 and over and encourages participants to embrace the festive theme through fancy dress. Every finisher receives a commemorative Christmas bauble, while prizes are awarded to the leading finishers. Whether you're aiming for a fast run or simply taking part for fun, the Santa Dash provides a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere to begin the festive season.

The Love Longridge Santa Dash returns on Saturday 28 November 2026. This festive 5km run is open to everyone aged 16 and over and offers a fun way to start the Christmas season. The course follows mainly tarmac paths with a short 300m trail section, making it suitable for runners of all abilities. Participants are encouraged to wear Santa suits, elf costumes or other festive fancy dress to add to the atmosphere. All finishers receive a Christmas bauble, and prizes are awarded to the first two finishers.

Entry & Course

Registration opens

8:30 AM

Entry information

Pre-book and on the day if available.

Entry Fees

Online

All Runners£10

On the day

All runners£12

Entries may be available on the day if the event has not sold out in advance. On-the-day entries are priced at £12.

Entry Policy

No refunds or transfers are permitted under any circumstances. In the event of cancellation or abandonment, all or part of the entry fee may be retained to cover event management and administration costs.

Race Day Information

Parking

N/A

Baggage

N/A

Toilets

N/A

Race packs and numbers should be collected at the venue on the day. Participants are advised to arrive in good time before the 10:00am start.

Prize Categories

1st and 2nd

All finishers receive a commemorative Christmas bauble.