Ho! Ho! Hoe…! Santa Fun Run returns to Plymouth with a new waterfront route

31st October 2023

Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP) will be supporting the popular Santa Fun Run this year, with a brand-new route that takes in the Barbican and waterfront.

Organised by Saltram Rotary Club and raising much needed funds for two local charities, Jeremiah’s Journey and Shekinah, the Santa Fun Run will see up to 1,000 Santas take to the city’s historic quarter as they walk or run either a 2.5km or 5km route.

Jon Walton, CEO, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, said he was proud to be supporting the memorabe occasion, he said:“Dashing through the Barbican in December - this is going to be quite a sight along the waterfront with up to a 1,000 Santas enjoying a route that includes starting and finishing on Southside Street! PWP are proud to be supporting this popular event that returns to the city after a few years break and will help raise funds for Jeremiah’s Journey and Shekinah.”

Roger Punch, Saltram Rotary Club said: "It is a privilege to be able to organise the Plymouth Santa Fun Run again, after a four year gap, reinstating it as a landmark event in the City's calendar. The circular route through The Barbican, The Hoe, and the Waterfront should be quite a spectacle as the sea of Santas move through Plymouth's historic waterfront, benefiting worthy local charities and supporting the many businesses along the route. Ho! Ho! Hoe!" 

John Naismith, Jeremiah's Journey added: "Nothing announces the start of Christmas like the Plymouth Santa Fun Run! At Jeremiah's Journey we are delighted that it is back and what a wonderful new course around the waterfront. We are so grateful to be one of the supported charities. We hope everyone will come out and support this fun event.”

Andy Kebby, Shekinah:"Shekinah feel extremely privileged to be chosen as one of the recipient charities for this year's Plymouth Santa Fun Run. We look forward to seeing lots of people supporting two local charities.”

The Santa Fun Run will take place on Sunday 3 December at 11am. Entries are open now via https://plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk. All entrants receive a FREE Santa Suit and finishing medal with the entry fee (adults £15 and children £5 each).