Christmas Running Events
Have fun, get festive and make a difference this Christmas!
Sunday 06 Dec 2026 - Sunday 20 Dec 2026
Sunday 06 Dec 2026 - Sunday 20 Dec 2026
This December, take part in a fun Christmas-themed running event, get active, and help raise vital funds for The Salvation Army. All events are available through our partnership with Run for Charity. Simply register for the event you’d like to take part in, and you’ll receive all the information you need to start fundraising for The Salvation Army.
For any questions, please contact the Community & Events Fundraising Unit at challenge@salvationarmy.org.uk.
Liverpool Santa Dash
Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026
Location: Liverpool
Distance: 5K
Registration: £10 (usually £34)
Minimum fundraising: £100
Santa in the City (Tuesday)
Dates: Tuesday, 8 December
Location: Central London
Distance: 3K Fun Run
Registration: £10 (usually £37)
Minimum fundraising: £100
5K Chase the Moon QE Olympic Park Christmas Run
Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Location: East London
Distance: 5K
Registration: £10 (usually £30)
Minimum fundraising: £100
10K Chase the Moon QE Olympic Park Christmas Run
Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Location: East London
Distance: 10K
Registration: £15 (usually £30)
Minimum fundraising: £125
Santa in the City (Wednesday)
Dates: Wednesday, 9 December
Location: Central London
Distance: 3K Fun Run
Registration: £10 (usually £37)
Minimum fundraising: £100
Santa in the City (Thursday)
Dates: Thursday, 10 December 2026
Location: Central London
Distance: 3K Fun Run
Registration: £10 (usually £37)
Minimum fundraising: £100
5K Battersleigh Running Festival
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Location: Battersea Park, South London
Distance: 5K
Registration: £10 (usually £35)
Minimum fundraising: £100
10K Battersleigh Running Festival
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Location: Battersea Park, South London
Distance: 10K
Registration: £15 (usually £35)
Minimum fundraising: £125
Half Marathon Battersleigh Running Festival
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Location: Battersea Park, South London
Distance: Half Marathon
Registration: £20 (usually £35)
Minimum fundraising: £150
5K Run Media City Christmas
Date: Saturday, 19 December 2026
Location: Salford
Distance: 5K
Registration: £10 (usually £35)
Minimum fundraising: £100
10K Run Media City Christmas
Date: Saturday, 19 December 2026
Location: Salford
Distance: 10K
Registration: £15 (usually £35)
Minimum fundraising: £125
10K Wimbledon Common Christmas Run
Date: Sunday, 20 December 2026
Location: SW London
Distance: 10K
Registration: £15 (usually £32)
Minimum fundraising: £125
Half Marathon Wimbledon Common Christmas Run
Date: Sunday, 20 December 2026
Location: SW London
Distance: Half Marathon
Registration: £20 (usually £36)
Minimum fundraising: £150
Find other ways to fundraise
Be a STAR!
Find out how you can spread some joy this Christmas with our FREE festive fundraising pack.
Salvation Army Christmas E-Cards
Help families during this festive season by sending an e-card and donating what you would have spent on paper cards and postage
Challenge events
Run, hike, swim or bike for #TeamSallyArmy to help us raise funds and transform lives.
Skydive
Join #TeamSallyArmy and enjoy the exhilarating and unforgettable feeling of a skydive.