Glasgow Santa Dash
Festive 5K road run through Glasgow, starting and finishing at Glasgow Green, with Santa costumes, city centre streets and fundraising for Beatson Cancer Charity.
| Date | Sunday 6th December, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K |
| Terrain | Road |
| Course Profile | Flat |
| Location | Glasgow Green |
| Town/City | Glasgow |
| Area | West of Scotland |
| Start postcode | G1 5DB |
| Start time | 9:30am |
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Glasgow Santa Dash brings festive colour to the city as runners, walkers and families gather at Glasgow Green for a 5K charity event. Participants dress in Santa outfits and other Christmas costumes, creating a lively atmosphere while raising funds to support people affected by cancer through Beatson Cancer Charity.
The 5K route starts and finishes at Glasgow Green and takes participants through the heart of Glasgow. Runners of different abilities can take part, with staggered start waves helping accommodate faster runners, families, walkers and those with buggies or dogs. The event welcomes people looking for a festive running challenge as well as those taking part at a more relaxed pace.
Every registered adult and child receives a Santa themed T-shirt, with prizes for the best festive outfits adding to the celebrations. The emphasis is on community participation, seasonal fun and fundraising, bringing people together to support cancer patients and their families.
