5K
Sun 1 Dec 2024 Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Boston Santa Run | 5K

Festive cheer for runners and walkers alike featuring reusable plush Santa Hats, fabulous medals, goody bags and delicious mince pies at the finish! ​A true community event supporting local causes.

  • Sun 1 Dec 2024
Boston, Boston

5K

10:00

Age 11 & over

£8.50

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

The Boston Santa Run has been raising funds for local causes since 2018, handing out over in excess of £5000 and clearly aligns closely to the event's values and ethos around community and inclusivity.

The run has consistently got bigger and bigger drawing interest and kudos from far afield due to its fabulous medals, goody bag and of course... the mince pie at the finish!

runners

You don't need to be a runner to take part as it is open to everyone whether you run, jog or want to walk! Don't worry our Tailwalkers ensure no-one is left behind. Starting and finishing in the Marketplace run, jog or walk your way around Boston town centre dressed in your favourite Christmas jumper or costume.

Everyone receives a lovely washable reusable plush Santa Hat and your Santa number to spread that Christmas cheer. Get involved if you just love Christmas!

The route remains the same as last time to keep everyone as safe as possible but still ensuring you pass famous Boston landmarks including Central Park, Pescod Square, and of course the Stump!

This event is part of Boston Santa Run.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Ability

This run is about allowing everyone to thoroughly enjoy the experience whether they run, jog or walk without any pressure and to share and spread some christmas cheer. 

  • Music
  • Urban

Event HQ

Boston
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21
UK

Christmas market

This event will yet again be running alongside the Boston town Christmas market so there will be lots Festive music and activities in the Marketplace from 9am.

  • 2 laps
  • No cut off time

Starting and finishing in the Marketplace run, jog or walk your way around Boston town centre dressed in your favourite Christmas jumper or costume. Everyone receives a lovely washable reusable plush Santa Hat and your Santa number to spread that Christmas cheer. Just get involved if you just love Christmas!!

The route remains the same as last time to keep everyone as safe as possible but still ensuring you pass famous Boston landmarks including Central Park, Pescod Square, and of course the Stump!

Runners will have the opportunity to take on the 5K  lap or there will be the option to 'turn off' mid way to make it a 3K if you so wish. Just like all Trident events you will be cheered and encouraged every step of the way and as with all our races there will not be a cut-off.

route

What's included

  • Goody bag
  • Medal

This event will be carrying on the tradition for proceeds raised from this event to help the community in Boston and the surrounding villages, so this year the chosen charity will be The Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Under 11s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£8.50

Other races at event

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Boston, Boston

3K

10:00

All ages

£8.50

  • 3 km road running