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The Christie Charity Festive Dash
Get ready to pull on your Santa suit, reindeer antlers, or festive fancy dress and join hundreds of supporters at Heaton Park for the annual Christie Charity Festive Dash on Sunday 23 November 2025. Walk, jog, or run the 5K route – this Christmas cracker of an event promises festive fun and cheer, all while raising vital funds for The Christie.
What to expect
The Festive Dash is a family-friendly 5K route (two 2.5k laps), perfect for all ages – and dogs are welcome! Dress to impress in your festive best and help us fill Heaton Park with Santas, elves, reindeer, and snowmen.
On the day, you can look forward to:
Live festive entertainment
A chance to meet Santa
Face painting for children (and big kids too!)
Festive treats at the finish line
The event village opens at 9.30am, giving you plenty of time to soak up the festive mood before the dash sets off at 10.30am. The village closes at 12pm, sending everyone home full of Christmas cheer.
What’s included
By joining Team Christie, you will get:
A free Christie t-shirt
A Santa outfit*
Elf hats or reindeer ears for children
Live entertainment throughout the morning
A special finishers’ medal
*Additional charges apply for Santa suits, while stocks last.
Want a place?
Secure your place at the Festive Dash at www.christies.org/festivedash and start your festive fundraising journey with Team Christie.
We encourage participants to aim to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship for this event.
What to expect
The Festive Dash is a family-friendly 5K route (two 2.5k laps), perfect for all ages – and dogs are welcome! Dress to impress in your festive best and help us fill Heaton Park with Santas, elves, reindeer, and snowmen.
On the day, you can look forward to:
Live festive entertainment
A chance to meet Santa
Face painting for children (and big kids too!)
Festive treats at the finish line
The event village opens at 9.30am, giving you plenty of time to soak up the festive mood before the dash sets off at 10.30am. The village closes at 12pm, sending everyone home full of Christmas cheer.
What’s included
By joining Team Christie, you will get:
A free Christie t-shirt
A Santa outfit*
Elf hats or reindeer ears for children
Live entertainment throughout the morning
A special finishers’ medal
*Additional charges apply for Santa suits, while stocks last.
Want a place?
Secure your place at the Festive Dash at www.christies.org/festivedash and start your festive fundraising journey with Team Christie.
We encourage participants to aim to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship for this event.
Sunday 23 November
Heaton Park
Manchester M25 2SW
9:30am event site opens10:30am race starts
12:30pm event site closes
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