The Liverpool Santa Dash is back in 2025 - a festive favourite for all ages, participants take to the streets of Liverpool in their Santa suits for the annual celebration.

MAIN 5K

The Liverpool Santa Dash is hosted as a fun run and as such does not impose an age restriction. Anyone can enter but the entry fee is the same for all ages (£26).

The adult Santa suit is one size fits all. For younger entrants there are two sizes available age 5 - 8 years and 9 -14 years. Santa suits are not provided for under 5 years of age. Everyone taking part in the main 5K is required to the pay the same entry fee. There are no concession prices.

MINI DASH 1K

This a separate event which starts at approximately 11.00am on Castle Street.

This is a 1K run for children up to 12 years of age. Parents / Guardians can run with their children and do not need to enter. If you have entered the main 5K then you can also accompany your child around the course. There is a separate Mini Dash 1K medal for all children taking part.

Entries

• The standard red suit entry fee is £26 Adult Santa suits are one size only.
• The standard blue suit entry fee is £28. Adult Santa suits are one size only.
• The standard Mini Dash entry fee is £15. Child Santa suits are available in ages 5 - 8 years and 9 -14 years. Child suits are available in red only.

There is also an additional small fee to pay when entering online.

What's included?

• Finisher’s goody bag
• Santa Suit
• Exclusive medal
• A fantastic experience!

Once your entry is accepted

All online entries (before 1st November) will be contacted by post. The event number, event information and Santa suit collection card will be sent to you and you will have between 1st November up to Saturday 30th November to collect your Santa suit from the pop up shop in St. Johns Centre. 

It is your responsibility to collect your Santa suit and medal wristband from the shop which is open seven days a week during the collection period. The physical card is required and needs to be handed in in return for the Santa suit. If you are unable to attend to collect in person during the 30 days the shop is open then anyone else can collect on your behalf but they will need the collection card. Phone images of the collection card not accepted.

Online Entries

Online entries will remain open after 1st November until MONDAY 17th NOVEMBER and your event information, race number and Santa suit collection card will be send out by return post. From Monday 17th November it will only be possible to enter in person at the event pop up shop.

Wristbands

When collecting the Santa suit a wristband will be given to you along with the event Goody Bag content. It is your responsibility to keep the wristband safe and please do not forget the wristband on the day of the event.

The wristband is to be handed in at the finish line for your finisher's medal. Without the wristband you will not be given a medal. This is clearly stated on the signs at the finish funnels.

More information will be available closer to the event.