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Santa Dash 5k

£12.99

You will receive 24 points for entering this challenge

RACE DETAILS

  • DATE: 1st – 31st December 2026
  • WHERE: Anywhere
  • HOW: Run, walk or jog
  • DISTANCES ACCEPTED: 5k

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Santa Dash 5K Virtual Race medal featuring festive Christmas design and Santa theme
Santa Dash 5k
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Santa Dash 5K Virtual Race medal featuring festive Christmas design and Santa theme
Santa Dash 5k
£12.99

SANTA DASH 5K VIRTUAL RACE

The Santa Dash 5K Virtual Race – Run Anywhere This Christmas is a festive and flexible running challenge designed to keep you active during the holiday season. This virtual Christmas 5K allows you to complete your run wherever and whenever it suits you — outdoors, on a treadmill, in your local park, or even while travelling. There are no fixed start times and no pressure, making it perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers of all abilities.

When you take part in the Santa Dash 5K Virtual Race, you’ll earn a beautifully designed, Santa-themed finisher’s medal that celebrates both your achievement and the Christmas spirit. Simply register online, complete your 5K during the event period, submit your proof, and your festive medal will be sent directly to you.

Whether you’re looking for motivation to stay fit over Christmas, a fun family activity, or a unique seasonal challenge, this virtual 5K is the perfect way to combine fitness and festivity. Sign up today and make this Christmas active, memorable, and rewarding.

WHAT IS THE SANTA DASH 5K VIRTUAL RACE?

The Santa Dash 5K Virtual Race is a festive Christmas running challenge that allows you to complete a 5K anywhere, at any time, during the event period. Unlike traditional races, this virtual Christmas 5K gives you complete flexibility — run outdoors, on a treadmill, in your local park, or even while on holiday. Designed for runners, joggers, and walkers of all abilities, this Santa-themed challenge combines fitness with festive fun. Once you complete your distance, you’ll receive a beautifully designed Christmas medal as a reward for your achievement. It’s the perfect way to stay active, motivated, and in the holiday spirit.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

When you enter the Santa Dash 5K Virtual Race, you’re not just signing up for a run — you’re earning an exclusive Christmas-themed medal. Each participant receives a high-quality, Santa-inspired finisher’s medal designed to celebrate your achievement. The medal features festive detailing, vibrant colours, and a premium ribbon, making it a standout addition to any runner’s collection. Alongside your medal, you’ll gain the satisfaction of completing a structured festive 5K challenge, plus the opportunity to share your accomplishment online with the running community. It’s a meaningful reward that captures the spirit of Christmas and your personal success.

WHO CAN JOIN?

The Santa Dash 5K Virtual Race is open to everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned runner training through winter, a beginner starting your fitness journey, or a family looking for a fun Christmas activity, this virtual 5K is designed for all abilities. There are no cut-off times, no pressure, and no complicated rules. Walk, jog, or run at your own pace. Participants from across the UK and worldwide can take part, making it a truly inclusive Christmas running challenge. If you’re looking for motivation to stay active during the festive season, this event is for you.

Remember, since this is a 5k challenge, you can also use your parkrun as a reason to complete the Santa Dash 5k.

If you already enjoy community-based 5K events such as parkrun, you’ll love the flexibility of this virtual race. There’s no need to travel or stick to a strict timetable — simply choose your own route and complete your distance at your pace. Whether you run solo, with friends, or as a festive family activity, this Christmas 5K keeps the experience inclusive and accessible.

SHARE YOUR SANTA DASH SUCCESS

Completing the Santa Dash 5K Virtual Race is an achievement worth celebrating! Once you’ve finished your festive 5K, share your run photos, route screenshots, Christmas costumes, and medal selfies on social media to spread the holiday cheer.

Use the hashtags:
#SantaDash5K and #TheRunningBug

Tag us in your posts to inspire fellow runners and become part of our growing Christmas running community. Whether you ran through snowy streets, festive parks, or on your treadmill at home, we’d love to see how you made your Santa Dash special!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have a question about registration, medals, charity donations or race rules?
Visit our FAQs section for detailed answers.

Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Head to our Contact Us page and our team will be happy to help.

Evidence

It is quick and easy to send your evidence to us after your race. Either take a photo of your watch or treadmill display showing your run statistics, or capture a screenshot of your completed activity from your running or fitness app.

Complete your details and upload your activity image onto our secure submission form.

You’ll receive email confirmation that we have received your evidence. And that’s all there is to it! 

Delivery

All medals are posted by either first or second class tracked postage using Royal Mail. The tracking reference number will be on the confirmation email when medals are sent. You can track the progress of your medal delivery at Track your Item | Royal Mail Group Ltd

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Postage is FREE shipping of medals in the United Kingdom on orders over £40.00.

We accept entries from overseas. However, postage charges incur an extra cost for entries outside the UK. There may also be extra import duty charges and customs taxes depending on your country. You are reliable to pay such charges. The Running Bug is unable to advise on these charges as they differ from country to country. We recommend you contact your local tax office.

Whilst we make every effort to post your medals out as quickly as possible, we cannot be responsible for any delays or missing items once we have posted your medals. The Running Bug is unable to take any responsibility for loss or damage during transit of your medals. However, please contact us if you have not received your medal within 7 days of receiving the confirmation email. Depending on stock levels, we may be able to send a replacement medal or issue you a refund. 

Photo Reviews

Photo reviews give our community to share real running photos and get rewarded. This is a great way to stay motivated and inspire others. Here’s how to take advantage.

When you have signed into your account, go to the race you entered on our website and click on the PHOTO REVIEWS tab. You can upload your photo there and leave a comment if you wish. You will then receive an email with a coupon code that entitles you to a discount on your next race.

The more photos you share, the bigger reward:

  • 📸 1 Photo Review = 10% OFF your next race entry

  • 📸📸 2 Photo Reviews = 25% OFF

  • 📸📸📸 3 Photo Reviews = 50% OFF

  • 📸📸📸📸 4 Photo Reviews = 75% OFF

  • 📸📸📸📸📸 5 Photo Reviews = A FREE RACE ENTRY!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this virtual challenge work?

A virtual challenge is done on a particular date or dates and sometimes at a specified distance. You can run, jog or walk, as fast or as slow as you like, anywhere you want. You’re in complete control. All participants will receive a medal. You can send your evidence after you have finished your challenge. Please contact us if you need more information about how virtual races work.  

Can I still enter this challenge if I don't live in the UK?

Yes you can. However, please note that there may be increased postage charge as medals are sent at Royal Mail’s international rates. 

There may also be extra import duty and custom taxes depending on your country. The Running Bug is unable to advise on these charges as there differ from country to country. We recommend you contact your local tax office. 

Where do I send my evidence for this challenge?

Complete and attach your evidence to our secure submission form on our Submit Your Evidence page. You can take a screenshot of your activity from any running, walking or exercise app and attach it onto the form. We also accept camera photos of treadmill displays. 

Tell me about your medals

We have a variety of medals available from aluminium, acrylic to wooden and hybrid.

We also offer more expensive 3D, custom-shaped medals made from zinc alloy and gold-plated. These types of medals come with stylish, printed ribbons.

Photos of our medals are usually on our product pages.  

Should you have any further questions, please see our full FAQs section on our Contact Us page or use the contact form to get in touch with us. 

On behalf of everybody at The Running Bug, we thank you for your custom and hope you enjoy your virtual challenges.

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