FAQs and Event Guide

The Santa Dash takes place on Sunday 6th December at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa (CV31 3PH).

Registration opens at 8am.

Our Santa Dash is 5k (that's just over 3 miles), but it's entirely up to you how you complete it!

You can run, jog, walk, wheel or even dance your way to the finish line.

The aim is to have fun while supporting your local hospice.

Yes! The Myton Hospices Santa Dash is fully accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Whether you're dashing with little ones in tow or taking part in a wheelchair yourself, you'll be able to join in the festive fun.

If you have any specific accessibility questions or requirements, please get in touch. We're here to help make the event as inclusive and enjoyable as possible.

You can contact us here.

• 8am – 8.30am: Royal Brass Band
• 8.30am – 8.45am: Christmas performer
• 8.45am: Best Dressed Dog competition
• 8.45am – 9am: Christmas performer
• 9am: Mini Dash warm-up
• 9.05am: Mini Dash
• 9.15am: Thank you speeches
• 9.25am: Warm-up for Speedy Santas
• 9.30am: Snow starts and Speedy Santas set off (wave one)
• 9.35am: Snow starts and Speedy Santas set off (wave two)
• 9.45am: Warm-up for Festive Santas
• 9.50am: Snow starts and Festive Santas set off (wave one)
• 9.55am: Snow starts and Festive Santas set off (wave two)
• 10am – 10.45am: Christmas performer
• 10am: Mince pies and Christmas carols
• 10.45am – 11.45am: Christmas performer

If you've purchased a Santa Suit or T-shirt, you're welcome to collect it in advance at our dedicated collection day:

Collection Details...

📅 Wednesday 2nd December

📍 Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX

🕐 12pm – 6pm

Alternatively, you can collect your Santa Suit or T-shirt on the day of the Santa Dash, Sunday 6th December, at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa, CV31 3PH.

To reduce the impact on the environment, you can wear your own festive clothing.

If you didn't order a Santa Suit or T-shirt when registering but would like one for the Dash, they will be available to purchase on the day for £5, while stocks last.

Our Early Bird Discount ends Sunday 9th November at 8pm.

Prices are:

Adults: £14 Early Bird / £19 Full Price
Children: £6 Early Bird / £7 Full Price

Our Mini Dash is for children under 8 years old. It's free to enter and no registration is required.

o help reduce the impact on the environment, you're welcome to wear your own festive attire.

However, Santa Suits and Myton Christmas T-shirts, which come with a Santa Hat, are also available to purchase for:

£5 each, while stocks last.

Sizes available:

Adult Santa suits: One size fits all
Adult T-shirts: S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL
Child Santa suits: 5–8 years / 9–14 years
Child Elf suits: 5–8 years
Child T-shirts: 5–6, 7–8, 9–11, 12–13 years

Absolutely!

Children of all ages are welcome to take part in the main Santa Dash alongside adults. Children's tickets are available when you register.

Children under 8 years old can also join our 100m Mini Dash at 9.05am and will receive a special medal from Santa.

There's no need to pre-register for the Mini Dash, just turn up on the day!

Yes!

We love festive pooches. Enter your dog into our Best Dressed Dog competition at 8.45am for a chance to win a prize.

Please keep all dogs on a lead and make sure they're comfortable around large crowds.

Yes!

Everyone who completes the Santa Dash will receive a bespoke Santa Dash medal, which also doubles as a festive Christmas tree decoration.

To help reduce the impact on the environment, you're welcome to wear your own festive attire.

Come in your best festive outfit, whether that's a Santa suit, Christmas jumper, elf ears or a tinsel tutu!

Just make sure you wear suitable footwear and warm layers underneath.

Santa Suits and Myton Christmas T-shirts, which come with a Santa Hat, are also available to purchase when registering for £5 each, while stocks last.

Sizes available:

Adult Santa suits: One size fits all
Adult T-shirts: S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL
Child Santa suits: 5–8 years / 9–14 years
Child Elf suits: 5–8 years
Child T-shirts: 5–6, 7–8, 9–11, 12–13 years

Yes! Expect plenty of festive fun, including:

• Face painters
• Christmas performances
• Mince pies and mulled wine
• Inflatable Snow Globe
• Santa and his sleigh
• Festive breakfast items from food vendors

There are plenty of parking facilities in Leamington Spa which are just a short walk from Victoria Park:

St Peters multi-storey: CV32 5EL (access via Augusta Place)
Adelaide Bridge: CV31 3PD
Bedford Street: CV32 5DT
Royal Priors multi-storey: CV32 4XT

First aid support will be available on site throughout the event.

If you feel unwell, please alert a marshal or contact the Events Team on 07772 951 245.

For emergencies, always call 999.

A bespoke fundraising page will be created for you automatically, making it easy to share your challenge with friends, family and colleagues and start collecting donations.

Your event fee helps cover the cost of putting on this fantastic event, but to reach our £100,000 fundraising target, we rely on the incredible support of our participants.

There is no minimum fundraising target, but we suggest aiming for £50 per person or £100 for a family of four.

We'll be with you every step of the way with handy hints and tips to help you get the most from your fundraising.

Santa's Little Helper...

Raise £50 per person, or £100 for a family of four

As a thank you for your fantastic fundraising, you'll receive a bespoke reusable Santa Dash cup, plus a mince pie and hot drink from the VIP Fundraiser tent.

Super Santa...

Raise £500 per person, or £1,000 for a family of four

Go the extra mile and you'll receive a limited edition Christmas jumper, reusable cup, VIP express check-in, a VIP gold race number, plus a mince pie and hot drink from the VIP Fundraiser tent.

There is no minimum fundraising target, but we suggest aiming for £50 per person or £100 for a family of four.

Your event fee helps cover the cost of putting on this fantastic event, but to reach our £100,000 fundraising target, we rely on the incredible support of our participants.

We'll be with you every step of the way with handy hints and tips to help you get the most from your fundraising.

Santa's Little Helper...

Raise £50 per person, or £100 for a family of four

As a thank you for your fantastic fundraising, you'll receive a bespoke reusable Santa Dash cup, plus a mince pie and hot drink from the VIP Fundraiser tent.

Super Santa...

Raise £500 per person, or £1,000 for a family of four

Go the extra mile and you'll receive a limited edition Christmas jumper, reusable cup, VIP express check-in, a VIP gold race number, plus a mince pie and hot drink from the VIP Fundraiser tent.

Your fundraising supports patients and their families at The Myton Hospices.

• £36 covers meals for a patient on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
• £60 funds two hours of specialist nursing care.
• £158 funds two children's bereavement counselling sessions.
• £450 funds one inpatient bed on Christmas Day.

This year, we aim to raise £100,000, enough to make an incredible difference to local people in need of Myton's care at Christmas and beyond.

Yes! We offer free carer tickets for people who need assistance to take part in our Santa Dash.

Carers are expected to stay with you and support you throughout the event. The person requiring assistance will need to buy a standard ticket as usual.

To arrange a free carer ticket, please email us in advance at events@mytonhospice.org with the name of your designated carer.

We'll make sure their name is added to our registration list before the event day.

Or you can contact us here.

Reach out to our Events and Fundraising Team:

📧 events@mytonhospice.org

📞 01926 838825