Elf Run at the York Designer Outlet 2025

Run for festive fun at the York Designer Outlet!

Please note: Registration for the event is now closed, but you can still join in the fun and buy a place on the day.

Get ready for a fun-filled morning as we celebrate the festive season with a run around the Outlet, giving you chance to do some Christmas shopping afterwards! This event is perfect for all ages, where the whole family can join in the fun. Every participant will receive a free elf hat, along with plenty of other exciting perks. 

We’ll kick off the event with fantastic entertainment and a warm-up session led by Thomas "Christmas" Clubbercise and our friends at York Mix. After that, get ready for a festive snow party and lots of entertainment along the clearly marked route. We'll also be offering glitter face-painting for donations! Keep an eye out for Santa, who may join us to cheer you on as you start your run.

Event Details:

• Distance: The route is 1 km per lap, clearly marked. You can run as many laps as you like. Consider challenging yourself to complete 5 km (5 laps) or 10 km (10 laps)! Participants will receive certificates at the end.
• Check-in and entertainment: From 8.30am in front of the North Entrance of York Designer Outlet, where you can pick up your free elf hat. 
• Snow party: 9.15am.
• Run Start: 9.30am.
• Refreshments: We’ll provide water and sweets at the finish line. Each participant will receive a voucher for a free hot drink and pastry to enjoy after the run. You’ll also get discounted ice-skating tickets for Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland (terms and conditions apply*).
• Ticket price: £10 adults, £5 children (under 16)

We’d love for you to consider collecting sponsorship for your run, no matter how small. Your support helps us continue providing compassionate care to those who need it most. Every contribution makes a difference!

A registration pack with further details will be sent upon sign-up.

Please note that all children must be accompanied by a fee-paying adult. The event is outdoors and partly on grass which may be wet, so please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. 

Don’t miss out, book now and make a difference this festive season!

Terms and conditions

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• The event is subject to local and national restrictions.  
• In the event of unsafe weather conditions, including high winds, this event may be cancelled.  
• I understand that I am entering into the Elf Run of my own choosing and no liability will be placed on the organisers for any injury sustained or any property damaged or lost whilst participating in the event.
• I confirm that I have no medical conditions which would endanger myself or others taking part.
• I understand that St Leonard’s Hospice may take photographs or film me taking part in the event and permit them to use my images for event and future promotional purposes.
• I confirm that I will agree to and follow any instructions or guidance given by the event organisers on the day.
• By signing up for the Elf Run 2025, you are accepting the terms and conditions for yourself and on behalf of everyone in your party

*Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland discounted ice-skating tickets: 20% discount on single admission skating tickets only (adult, child, concession). Excludes family tickets, club and school offers. The tickets will be valid from Monday to Thursday up until 11 December inclusive. All Elf Run participants will receive a voucher on the day of the event for the discounted tickets, which must be presented to the box office on your chosen skating day.