Liverpool Santa Dash
Participants don Santa suits for a festive 5K fun run through the streets of Liverpool. The route leads runners past landmarks including the Albert Dock, Salthouse Quay, and Leeds Street before finishing near Liverpool Town Hall. All participants receive a Santa suit, a goody bag, and a finisher's medal.
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Main 5K: adults £28 for the standard red suit or £30 for the standard blue suit; children aged 3–8 £20 for a red suit or £22 for a blue suit; under 3s free but must be registered. The blue Santa suits are sold out. A small additional fee applies when entering online. Entry includes a goody bag, Santa suit for participants over 3, and a finisher's medal.
Hours
09.30.
Parking
The page recommends planning ahead and arriving early due to city traffic, and advises using public transport where possible.
Accessibility
The main 5K welcomes participants of all abilities.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Collect your race number and Santa suit before event day, since collections are not available on the day of the run.
- Bring the registration email’s QR code to collect your items, or give the code to someone collecting on your behalf.
- Wear your race number during the event, as participants are required to display it on the day.
- Use public transport where possible and allow extra travel time because of city traffic.
- If wearing headphones on the course, use bone-conducting headphones and keep the volume low so you can hear instructions.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children aged 3–8 receive discounted entry.
- Under-threes can enter free but must be registered.
- Groups larger than 10 can receive a festive discount.
- A registered parent or guardian can accompany a Mini Dash child free of charge.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the 5K?
The 5K is open to participants of all ages and abilities. Children aged 3–8 have discounted entry, and under-threes must be registered.
Is there a shorter event for younger runners?
The separate Mini Dash is a 1K run for children aged 12 and under. A parent or guardian may accompany a child but must register in advance.
What do participants receive, and what should they wear?
5K participants receive a goody bag, a Santa suit for those over three, and a finisher’s medal. Participants may wear their own festive costume, but the entry fee is unchanged.
What do I need to collect my race number and suit?
Bring the QR code from the registration email. Someone else may collect on your behalf if they have the code; collections are not available on event day.
Can I wear headphones on the course?
Headphones must be bone conducting and kept at low volume so you can hear marshal instructions, emergency vehicles and other competitors.
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