Santas pull on running shoes to help hospice

Hospice supporters will be donning their Santa Claus suits and elf hats this weekend for a fundraising fun run.

Dorothy House’s popular Santa and Elf Run takes place on Sunday over 2.5km and 5km routes around the hospice at Winsley, near Bradford on Avon.

The family event is open to all ages and starts and ends at Winsley Cricket Club.

The run gets under at 11am, with registration from 10am and a warm-up session at 10.50am.

Entry costs £15 for those aged 12 and over and £7.50 for children aged two to 11.

All participants aged over 12 will receive a Santa suit, and 2-11-yearolds will receive an Elf hat at registration. The festive clothing is included in the entry fee, plus refreshments after the run.

All runners aged 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

All adult entrants are asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of £30 or make a donation in lieu of sponsorship to help support patient care at Dorothy House.

Dan Varley, community and events fundraiser at Dorothy House, said: “We are so excited to get everyone back in their festive gear for another year of the Santa and Elf Run, and even more thrilled to be bringing it back to the hospice. A huge thank you to our partners at Winsley Cricket Club for supporting the event too.”

Sign up for the run at www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get-involved/events/santa-elf-run-2022/