Beacon's Santa Run 2026

Beacon's Santa Run 2026 

Join us for a fun-filled morning of festive cheer, Christmas music, laughter, and community spirit as hundreds of Santa's take to the course in support of Beacon. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best, enjoying a family stroll, or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, this event is all about coming together to celebrate the season while making a difference. 

Our accessible 5K route welcomes runners, walkers, families, friends, and even four-legged companions. Every step you take helps support Beacon’s work for people living with sight loss. 

What’s Included? 

🎅🏼Adult participants receive a Santa suit 

🎅🏼Child participants receive a Santa hat 

🐶Santa Paws participants receive a festive dog bandana

🎖️All human participants receive a commemorative Santa Run medal 

Event Schedule  

⌛9:30am Registration opens 

⌛10:00am Runners briefing and festive warm-up 

⌛10:05am Race starts

Accessibility and Support 

We want everyone to feel welcome and able to take part in the Beacon Santa Run. If you are living with sight loss and would like support to participate, including being linked with a guide runner, please get in touch with our team before the event. We’ll do our best to make suitable arrangements so that everyone can enjoy the experience safely and confidently. If you have any additional accessibility requirements or questions about taking part, please get in touch with us. We’re here to help and will do our best to support you in taking part. 

Go the Extra Mile for Beacon  

This year, we’re encouraging every participant to become a festive fundraiser. By raising sponsorship, you’ll help Beacon continue providing vital support, advice, rehabilitation services, social activities, and opportunities for people living with sight loss. Every pound you raise helps us continue supporting the sight loss community.

Fundraising Rewards

We want to celebrate our superstar fundraisers!

⭐Raise over £50.00 - Receive a Beacon pin badge and a thank you card.

⭐ Raise over £150 - You'll receive a unique fundraising Medal along with a Beacon Pin Badge and a limited edition Santa Run tote bag

🐶 And don't worry, dogs can fundraise for us too!

⭐If your four legged friends help raise over £50.00 they'll receive a special Christmas Dog Stocking as a thank you.

The simplest way to raise money is through Just Giving CLICK HERE to start your fundraising journey Just Giving Link. If you have any issues, please email supportus@beaconvision.org

We can't wait to see you at West Park for some Beacon festive fun!

**Santa suits, Santa hats, dog bandannas and finishers medals are all subject to availability. Please note we have plenty to go around.

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