Santa Fun Run set to return to The Barbican this Christmas!

16th September 2024

The Santa Fun in Plymouth is set to make its return to the waterfront this Christmas as the historic streets marvel in the festive spirit.

Organised by Saltram Rotary, and supported by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, the festive event will be held on Sunday 8 December, starting and finishing on the Barbican.

Participants of all ages are invited to don their Santa suits (all included with the registration fee) and enjoy the fun run, jolly jog, or wonderful walk of either a 2.5km or 5km route through the city’s beautiful waterfront all to support local charities Jeremiah’s Journey and Shekinah.

Jon Walton, CEO, and Kim Downer, Business Liaison Manager, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership: "We're so excited to see the Santa Fun Run return to the Barbican and waterfront for a second year. Last year hundreds of Santas (including me [Jon]!) either walked, jogged or ran along our fantastic historic roads and enjoyed spectacular waterfront views. We really hope even more people will enter into the Christmas Spirit and participate this year to raise even more money for two such worthy local charities, Jeremiah’s Journey and Shekinah.”

Roger Punch, Saltram Rotary Club: “Following on from the enormous success of the Plymouth Santa Fun Run on the waterfront last year, we are delighted to be able to take the plunge again this year. Again, primarily supporting Shekinah and Jeremiah's Journey, who are such worthy charities, both providing invaluable support for the local community, we are looking forward to building on the exceptionally positive feedback that we received. With invaluable support from the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, we have the realistic ambition of having 1000 Santas on the start line on 8th December.”

John Naismith, Jeremiah's Journey: “We are absolutely delighted that Saltram Rotary have selected Jeremiah’s Journey to be one of the supported charities for the Plymouth Santa Fun Run along with our friends at Shekinah. Being a part of such a high-profile fun run provides us the platform to promote the essential service that our Bereavement Services Team provide for children, young people and families in and around Plymouth. We are looking forward to many people joining us and there is every chance that you will see Jeremiah Bear complete the full 5k of the Plymouth Santa Fun Run again this year.”

Kristy Winters, Shekinah: “We are thrilled to announce that Shekinah has once again been chosen as one of the beneficiary charities for the Plymouth Santa Fun Run. This event is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and support those most in need in our community. We are equally excited to be partnering with Jeremiah's Journey once again! Our heartfelt thanks go out to the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and the Saltram Rotary for their continued support and dedication. We look forward to another successful and meaningful event this year!”

The Santa Fun Run will take place on Sunday 8 December at 11am. Registrations for the event will be open in the next couple of weeks – please visit https://www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk/ for more information.

All entrants receive a FREE Santa Suit and finishing medal as part of the entry fee.