Loughborough Santa Run
Festive 2.5K and 5K road runs through Loughborough town centre, featuring closed roads, Santa outfits and a lively Christmas market in support of Rainbows Hospice.
| Date | Sunday 6th December, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K + other events: 2.5K |
| Terrain | Road |
| Timing | Not chip timed |
| Location | Market Place |
| Town/City | Loughborough |
| Area | Leicestershire |
| Start postcode | LE11 3EJ |
| Start time | 11:00am |
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The Loughborough Santa Run is a festive charity event organised by Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. Starting in Loughborough Marketplace, participants take to the town centre streets dressed in Santa outfits, raising funds to support children and families across the East Midlands.
The event features 2.5K and 5K closed road routes, giving runners, walkers and families the freedom to choose their distance on the day. With a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere, the Loughborough Santa Run welcomes all ages and abilities, making it an accessible way to get active while supporting a local charity.
Each entrant receives a Santa T-shirt and a finisher's medal, with plenty of entertainment surrounding the event. A Christmas market, Santa's Grotto, Rock Choir performances and a brass band cheer station add to the celebrations, creating a lively festive atmosphere in the heart of Loughborough.
