Edinburgh’s Christmas: Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk

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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 20 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!

About Edinburgh’s Christmas: Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk

Listed Under Christmas Events / Charity and Fundraiser Events / Active Events / Family and Kids Events / Outdoor Events

When You Wish Upon a Star

This year the Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk celebrates 20 incredible years of our much loved festive fundraiser in the heart Scotland’s Capital.

Fundraising Santa’s & Elves will run, jog or walk around West Princes Street Gardens. Spread over a 2.5km circuit, this event is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family, whilst raising vital funds for local children’s Wish granting charity When You Wish Upon a star

What’s more, you don’t have to be a runner to take part.

All monies raised from the Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk will be used to help fund magical Wishes for children aged 4-16 who live with life threatening illnesses.
Sprinkle the Wish magic this Christmas!

Thank you for your support!

Individual entry: from £2.50-£15
Infants FREE
Santa Paws FREE!
Prize for BEST DRESSED SANTA PAW on the day!
Family tickets available!

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