BTR LIVERPOOL SANTA DASH
7th DECEMBER 2025
RACE START: 5K START 9.30am / MINI DASH 11.00am (approximately).​
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Entries are open for the 2025 Santa Dash on Sunday 7th December.
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.
IF YOU ENTER THE MINI DASH 1K THEN YOU CANNOT TAKE PART IN THE MAIN 5K.
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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.
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. PHONE IMAGES OF THE COLLECTION CARD ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 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 NEED THE COLLECTION CARD.
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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 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.
ENTRIES
What’s the cost?
2025 ENTRY FEES
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.
IMPORTANT Terms and conditions of entry.
You enter BTR events on the understanding that once the entry is accepted it is not possible to provide refunds, deferrals or entry transfers outside your statutory rights period. Refunds provided within the statutory rights period will be subject to a £5 administrative charge. Changes in personal circumstances prior to the event cannot be taken into account.
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This includes injury or any other medical condition arising once your entry is accepted.
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Full terms and conditions can be found here.