Santa in the City

Distance: 4.3km | Registration fee: £15 per person | Fundraising target: £50

Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, family and colleagues into the London festive spirit, you can run, jog or walk around the course!

Every runner is provided with a 5-piece Santa Suit (hat, beard, jacket, trousers and belt), runner number and medal. You can collect your suit on the day.

Runners must be over 8 years old to enter. All runners between 8 and 18 years can register for free, but do not receive a Santa suit and must accompanied by an adult at all times.

Why Child Bereavement UK?

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying. We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

When you fundraise for us, you’ll receive:

a welcome email and fundraising pack from our events team
support to achieve your personal target from our dedicated fundraising and events team
e-newsletters updating you with news from across the charity
access to our online Facebook group, where other fundraisers share training and fundraising advice

Be part of our team

If you would like to be part of our team, register using the form below.

If you have any 8 to 18-year-olds participating with you, remember to complete a child registration form for them in advance or they will be refused entry on the day.

If you have any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact our fundraising team on [email protected] or give us a call on 01494 569049

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Children's understanding of death at different ages

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