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Calendar 5th December 2026

Location Towneley Park

Cost Adults: £20 Children: £10

About the event

Join the 5k Santa Dash

Get ready to put on your Santa suit and dash through the beautiful grounds of Towneley Park – all to support Pendleside Hospice! Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit for a 5km sponsored circular run.

Event Details

  • Marshalled and signposted Parkrun 5km route

  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels

  • Expected completion time: 30 minutes – 1.5 hours

  • Please wear suitable clothing and footwear

  • Stay hydrated: bring water for before, during, and after your dash

  • Dogs are welcome, but they must be on a lead, under control, and cleaned up after

Registration & Fees

  • Adults: £20

  • Children (15 & under): £10

  • Family (2 adults + 2 children): £35. Additional children: £10 each

Already have a Santa suit? We’re giving individuals who use their own suit a discount on their registration fee!

  • Adults: £3 discount

  • Children: £2 discount

Festive extras

  • Refreshments available to purchase

  • Hospice Christmas cards and calendars for sale

  • Meet two very special festive guests with close ties to the Hospice!

Fundraising

Your registration fee helps cover event costs – but we kindly ask all participants to raise sponsorship to support the hospice. Set up a JustGiving page in minutes by following this link

Parking

Available at the Riverside Car Park (Towneley Park, BB11 3RQ – pay & display).

Please email the fundraising team on  fundraising@pendleside.org.uk if you have any questions

What's included?

  • A fundraising pack (emailed to the lead booker)
  • Santa suit
  • Chocolate selection box
  • Certificate

Resources

  • JustGiving page
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I swap my suit for a different size? +

Unfortunately not. To reduce waste, we only order what's required based on registrations. We therefore advise that you size up.

Are dogs allowed on the run? +

Yes! We welcome dogs, and even have some Pendleside-branded doggy bandanas for your four-legged friends to wear. These can be bought on the day of the event. Please ensure that dogs are kept on their leads at all times and you clean up after them, thank you.

How do I set up a JustGiving page? +

Follow the link in the 'Resources' section above.

Is the route safe for pushchairs or wheelchairs? +

Yes the route is accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

What should I do in case of an emergency during the run? +

Always ring 999 in case of a medical emergency.

Who can I contact if I have more questions about the event? +

Reach out to Pendleside Hospice's Fundraising Team on fundraising@pendleside.org.uk or by calling 01282 440 120.

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service users accessed day service groups

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patients were cared for by Hospice at Home

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individuals received family support services

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