Santa Dash 2025: Here's all you need to know

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5th December 2025 18:00

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5th December 2025

The Santa Dash is back in town this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for the big day!

 

General Information

  • The dash starts and finishes at Glasgow Green (Greendyke St, Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5DB).
  • We welcome you to join us by 9.30am to get into the festive spirit and take part in the fun Zumba warm up to be ready to dash at 10am.
  • Please note that photography will be taken on the day and may be used in future marketing materials, if you wish not to be captured do let us know – we need to know your race numbers in advance, please. 
  • Please bring weather appropriate clothing and footwear, we want you to enjoy the day as much as possible. If you have taken part in previous years, you will know how cold it can get!
  • Don't forget your race number! This will give you access to your wave - please remember we cannot supply race numbers, t-shirts, or safety pins on the day!
  • We have waves to reduce congestion at the beginning of the run, and to keep everyone safe. Although this is a fun run for some, it is a race for others so please stick to your wave and be mindful of other runners.
  • Please bring your own water bottle on the day as we can’t supply bottled water. Keep an eye out for our hydration station at the end of the run.
  • Be sure to explore Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland on the Green, which will be open when you finish your day and throughout the day, with plenty of festive food and drink options as well as fairground rides, ice rink, panto, and entertainment for all ages.

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Start Information 

  • 9.00-9.30am: Arrive.
  • 9.30am Muster Points: Please be in your Muster Point area (the colour of your running number) at Glasgow Green by 9.30am. Your running number which is included in your race pack should be fixed to the front of your top with 4 pins (not supplied). Please note participants who intend to walk, have prams, children with scooters, dogs etc should go in wave 4.
  • 9.45 Warm Up: Remember it’s vital you warm up properly. Join in this fun warm up led by Sam and Gemma!
  • 9.50 Final preparations: Be in position and ready to run. Please follow instructions from the race officials.
  • 10.00: Wave 1 leaves.


Finish Information

  • PLEASE DO NOT STOP  on reaching the finish line as this will block other runners from crossing the finish line. If you must stop, move to the side where the medical team will assist you if required.
  • Race Medals: Your race medal should be collected immediately at the secondary finish area before Nelson’s Monument once you have passed through the finish area.
  • Hydration Station: Refill your water bottle after finishing the run.
  • Refreshments: There will be plenty of food and drink options available at the Glasgow Green Winter Wonderland on the day!

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Travel on the Day

We advise you arrive for 9.30am. Due to the busy time of year, we strongly advise using public transport.

Traveline Scotland can provide information on public transport journey’s within Scotland. Phone 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelinescotland.com

If travelling by car you can find details of car parks within the city centre by visiting www.glasgow.gov.uk/carpark

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Wave Reminders

Please stick to your wave! We have waves to reduce congestion at the beginning of the dash, and to keep everyone safe.

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Competition Time!

Remember we are hosting a best dressed competition on the day and handing out spot prizes so feel free to jingle up your Santa tops, dress the family as reindeers, or your get your boss dressed as The Grinch. Make sure to post the photos online and tag us!

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Raising Funds

To help you start your fundraising, you can download a fundraising pack and sponsor sheet from our website here or even better, why not join in with our campaign page here where your friends and family can sponsor you online? it is quick and easy to set up a fundraising page for Beatson Cancer Charity, to help us raise as much as possible to support patients and families who are living with cancer.


Post-event Survey

In the days following the event, all attendees will be invited to participate in a post-event survey. We encourage everyone to take part, as your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve and create even more memorable events in the future. 


Any Further Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us on Santadash@beatsoncancercharity.org