INFORMATION
đ The Brighton Santa Dash is Back â and Jollier Than Ever! đ
Saturday 5th December 2026
Grab your Santa suit, dust off those running shoes, and get ready to DASH through Brighton like never before! The Brighton Santa Dash is the most joy-packed, tinsel-covered, belly-laughing fun you can have by the sea â and we want you there! Whether you walk, jog, or sprint like Rudolph late for work â it's all about festive cheer, not finish times. Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your best "Ho Ho Ho" energy.
đ Expect:
- â Hundreds of Santas running wild
- â Festive tunes & feel-good vibes
- â Guaranteed smiles (and maybe a mince pie or two)
It's the perfect way to kick off your Christmas countdown â and your chance to be part of Brighton's most iconic festive tradition.
Start
10:30am, 5th Dec 2026, Hove Lawns opposite Adelaide Crescent nr the Peace Statue
Go on then, how much is it?
Join the fun for only ÂŁ25 â this includes an optional ÂŁ5 donation to charity which you can opt out of at the point of entry, and a ÂŁ1.60 handling fee. Entry includes your race entry, Santa suit, and a bespoke medal.
Is there anything else going on?
The Santa Dash is always great fun and amusing to see. It makes a great photo! Parents bring their children down to watch so we hold a kids 400m race before the main event at 10:20am. Itâs free, just turn up and we give them all a medal at the end.
Course
The Brighton Santa dash race route is a nice flat out and back run. The course heads west up the Seafront Esplanade for 2.5k. Once you get to Hove Lagoon you turn around and head back to the Start / Finish line.
Toilets
As well as the portable toilets near the start line there are also four other toilet stop opportunities on the course at 200m,1.5k, 3.5k and 4.5km
Changing
There are no changing facilities so we recommend arriving at the event in your sports kit. You'll pick up your suit at the start.
Travelling to the Race
We urge everyone to walk, ride or take public transport to the race veune, but if that's not possible...
Parking
There are a number of NCP car parks within walking distance of the course. There are multi store car parks on West Street, Russell Square and Churchill Square. There is also hourly parking on the Kings Road (seafront road) itself.
Travel by train
Brighton train station is situated in the middle of town at the top of Queen's road. From the station the seafront and our Santa dash venue is about a 10 minute (15 minutes if you are carrying a sack of presents) down West Street and along towards Hove. Keep your eyes out for a sea of red hats!
REGISTER FOR THE SANTA DASH
REGISTER NOW, entry fee includes your santa suit and finishers medal.
Enter nowROCKINGHORSE CHILDRENS CHARITY
We would like to invite participating Santaâs to raise funds for our chosen Charity Partner, Rockinghorse Childrenâs Charity.
Rockinghorse Childrenâs Charity support sick and disabled children across Sussex. They support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Childrenâs Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist childrenâs wards and baby units throughout Sussex.
Since being set up in 1967, they have supported nearly a million young patients with lifesaving medical equipment, specialist projects, enhanced services and support for parents and families.
Every December thousands of children make a trip to the Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Childrenâs Hospital in Brighton. Whether itâs a quick visit after a bump or break, or the start of a longer stay for ongoing treatment, being in hospital during the Christmas period isnât fun for anyone. At Rockinghorse we support any children spending time in hospital over Christmas, trying to make them feel at home and bringing a bit of festive magic to them during a scary time.
By fundraising for Rockinghorse at the Santa Dash, youâll be helping them deliver advent calendars and Christmas gifts to hundreds of children visiting or spending time in hospital, fund a fab Christmas party for children and families throughout Sussex, provide hampers and a Christmas dinner for families in hospital over Christmas, and hampers for hard working NHS staff to thank them for their work. To find out more, visit www.rockinghorse.org.uk.
To set up a JustGiving page to fundraise click here or email hello@rockinghorse.org.uk for tips on fundraising.
CONTACT US
Most of the questions you might ask will be answered in the information section, however, if you have a specific question, please send an email to john@intersnkrs.com
Get ready to kick-start your Christmas with the Brighton Santa Dash!
Whether youâre a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit, everyone is welcome! You donât need to be super fit or a speedy runner â you can run, jog, walk, or take it at your own pace. Itâs all about having fun, soaking up the festive atmosphere, spreading a little joy by supporting Rockinghorse, and enjoying a brilliant day out with friends, family, colleagues and fellow Santas. So enter and grab your Santa suit, bring your biggest smile and join us for a fun-filled festive adventure along the seafront.