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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run and Walk

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Santa Fun Run & Walk, Scotland’s fundraising Santas will run, walk and stroll around West Princes Street Gardens on 1st December.

Edinburgh Santa Fun Run and Walk

About Edinburgh Santa Fun Run and Walk

Sign up open for our 15th Anniversary Santa Fun Run & Walk!

Join us for our Santa Run & Walk! Bring along your family, friends, colleagues and pets to dress up as Santa on a crisp winter's morning.

Event includes a festive warm-up at the Ross Band Stand and 2 laps around West Princes Street Gardens.

Your fundraising will help to grant the most magical Wishes for our inspirational Wish children who we work with in Scotland!

Registration fee includes Santa Suit, Elf Hat and Finishers Medal. There will also be prizes for best dressed buggy and Santa Paws. Please remember to bring along your Registration ID on the day ready to collect your 'Santa Suit' or 'Elf Hat'.

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