Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk

Schedule

Sun Dec 07 2025 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

West Princes Street Gardens | Edinburgh, SC

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Join us for the 21st annual Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, 7th December 2025, at West Princes Street Gardens. Registration opens at 9:30am and the event starts at 11am. This festive 2.5km run/walk is a cherished family tradition, welcoming participants of all ages to dress up as Santa, Elves, or Santa Paws and enjoy a crisp winter's morning in Edinburgh. Proceeds support When You Wish Upon a Star, funding magical wishes for children aged 4-16 living with life-threatening illnesses. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Scotland office at [email protected] or call 0131 273 4344.
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West Princes Street Gardens, West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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