Welcome to our Santa and Elf Run; our much-loved annual festive fun run – back at Dorothy House Hospice and Winsley Cricket Club!

Our Christmassy run is open to all ages and takes place along a 2.5km course through the beautiful grounds of Dorothy House and beyond! Participants can choose to do the 2.5km route once or twice to make it a 5km run.

The Run
All paying entrants receive festive attire and yummy refreshments after the run.

Children (aged 2 to 11) – We'll provide a festive elf hat to add to your own elf outfit
Participants aged 12+ – You'll get a Santa hat, beard, Santa jacket and Santa trousers (people usually wear light running clothes underneath - it can get hot!). Please bring your own belt.

Sponsorship
All adult entrants are asked to aim to raise sponsorship of £30 OR to make a suggested donation of £30 instead of raising sponsorship for Dorothy House. Full event details and sponsorship forms will be e-mailed to all registered entrants.

Our goal is to support more people across our 700sq mile area because we believe that everyone with a life-limiting illness should be able to live to their fullest potential, and - when the time comes - die a peaceful, dignified and well­ supported death. But we can only achieve this with the help of people like you.

Here's an idea of what your fundraising could pay for:

• £23 could fund one hour of overnight care, provided by one of our compassionate, skilled and experienced Hospice at Home Carers.

• £71 could fund an expert counsellor to run a support group session for young adults with a life-limiting illness, helping them feel less alone.

• £114 could fund a morning of care provided by a Community Nurse Specialist, helping patients manage pain, discomfort, emotional distress and coordinating their care.

Entry Ages
The Santa and Elf Run is open to all ages. Runners under 16 must be accompanied by an adult entrant. For full terms and conditions of entry please scroll down.

Signing In

Bring your printed confirmation letter (either printed or on a mobile device) to the Help Desk where our team will register you in. 

 Supporters
Friends and family are very welcome to come and cheer on the Santa and Elf Run either along the route or at the end as they pass the finishing line at Winsley Cricket Club. 

Refreshments will be available for supporters to buy from the Cricket Club.

Marshals
If you know of anyone who'd like to marshal on the day, please e-mail [email protected]

THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers who help make this event happen - we couldn't do it without you!

Parking
Free parking is available at the Hospice.  All entrants and supporters will be directed into the car park by marshals.

Dogs
Dogs are welcome to take part in the run (owners must pick up any fouling).

Social Media
You can join the Santa and Elf Run conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram too!

 Route
The Santa and Elf Run is a 2.5km run, jog or walk with the option of doing one loop (2.5km) or two loops (5km). You choose whether to do one or two loops on the day. The route starts and finishes at Winsley Cricket Club and a route map will be sent out in advance of the event.