The countdown is on to the 19th BTR Liverpool Santa Dash which takes place in five weeks’ time on Sunday 4 December. Highly regarded as the city’s kick-start to Christmas, Liverpool will be transformed into a sea of Santas when thousands pull on their red and blue festive attire for the annual spectacular.

Arriva North West is supporting the Liverpool Santa Dash for the fifth time by offering participants free travel on the Arriva bus network across Merseyside throughout event day. To claim complimentary bus travel to or from the city centre, Santas must be wearing their Santa suit and race number on the morning, or their Santa suit and finishers’ medal when travelling home. There is no cut off time post run.
 
Lisa Pearson of Arriva commented: “The Santa Dash is a great event that really unites the people of Liverpool for a day of festive fun while raising much-needed funds for charity.
 
“It’s a pleasure to once again be involved by offering free travel to all those taking part. We’re looking forward to seeing lots of red and blue Santas on-board our buses and throughout the city on the day.”

Today (1 November), the Santa Dash pop-up shop opens its doors at St Johns Shopping Centre for registration and Santa suit collection. The shop is located on the upper level near the Matalan bridge and opening times are Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm, and Sunday 11am to 4pm.
 
BTR Liverpool Race Director Alan Rothwell explained: “We plan for the BTR Liverpool Santa Dash all year round. The weeks are flying by and now we are just five weeks until this festive spectacular returns for 2022. We’re thrilled to once again welcome Arriva North West into the Santa Dash family with their very generous support of free bus travel for Santas throughout event day.
 
“We’re working closely with headline sponsor Park Christmas Savings, event charity Alder Hey Children’s Charity, and media partner In Demand Radio – who are all on-board for a second year – to ensure a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter, and big smiles. It is a very special day, come and experience it for yourself.”
 
The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash is an accessible event open to everyone, from those running purely for fun to groups of fundraisers. Each year Santas walk, jog, or run alongside wheelchair participants, families, groups of friends or colleagues – even tiny Santas in prams and even four-legged furry Santas.
 
For full details visit the BTR website here or enter here. 

Image: BTR Liverpool