Taking part

u003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW186773555 BCX8u0022 lang=u0022EN-USu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-USu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW186773555 BCX8u0022u003eNo, the entry fee only covers our set-up costs. We are u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW186773555 BCX8u0022u003eonly u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW186773555 BCX8u0022u003eable to continue offering our free care due to sponsorship money and donations received from events like the Santa Fun Run. u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW186773555 BCX8u0022u003eIf you prefer this method of supporting us, you can donate at the point of registration instead of asking for sponsorshipu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW186773555 BCX8u0022u003e.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e

u003cdiv class=u0022text textu002du002dnarrowu0022u003ernrnBushy Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of 1,099 acres, the second largest of the capital’s eight Royal Parks. It is famed for its mix of waterways, gardens and grassland, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer.rnrnThe meeting point at Bushy Park is next to the Diana (Arethusa) Fountain car park, nearest to the Hampton Court Gate. Look out for the pink gazebos. If driving please note the Diana Fountain car park can only be accessed from the Hampton Court end. If you arrive from the Teddington gate you will need to park in the Pheasantry car park and walk to the Diana Fountain car park. We will then all walk over to the start point together.rnu003ch4u003eComing by caru003c/h4u003ernFor Bushy Park the nearest car park is the Diana (Arethusa) Fountain car park, nearest to the Hampton Court Gate. It is a public car park, so is likely to be very busy on the day. There are other car parks within Bushy Park – please visit www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park for more information and maps. However, if you are able to car share or take public transport, please do so.rnu003ch4u003eBy trainu003c/h4u003ernFor Bushy Park from Waterloo to Teddington/Hampton Wick/Hampton Court – 5 to 10-minute walk, entering the park through the Sandy Lane Gates.rnu003ch4u003eBy busu003c/h4u003ernu003ca href=u0022https://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-Bushy_Park-London_and_South_East-site_3504543-2122#:~:text=You%20can%20get%20to%20Bushy%20Park%20by%20Bus,Moovit%20helps%20you%20find%20alternative%20routes%20or%20times.u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eCheck for your bus u003c/au003ernrnu003c/divu003ernu003cdiv class=u0022image-gridu0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022image-grid__imageu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022image imageu002du002droundedu0022 src=u0022https://santafunrun.pah.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Bushy-Map-2018-v-2-874×491-c-center.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 /u003eu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003e

Impressive racecourse with fantastic views over the sights of London form the Wembley arch to the Shard and Canary Wharf. Join us for our very first ever Santa Fun Run at Sandown Park Racecourse! Jog, walk or skip your way around this iconic venue and get the opportunity to see behind the scenes at a usually exclusive and historic racecourse… you may may even get a sneak peak at the stables en route…rnu003ch4u003eChristmas Marketu003c/h4u003ernu003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW106077485 BCX8u0022 lang=u0022EN-USu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-USu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW106077485 BCX8u0022u003eThere will not be a Christmas Market this year.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ernu003ch4u003eComing by caru003c/h4u003ernu003cspan data-contrast=u0022noneu0022u003eYou will be guided to park in the Sandown Park Racecourse car park where there will be ample space. Please proceed to the main entrance where you will be welcomed and can register ahead of the Santa Fun Run.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan data-ccp-props=u0022{u0026quot;201341983u0026quot;:0,u0026quot;335559739u0026quot;:160,u0026quot;335559740u0026quot;:259}u0022u003e u003c/spanu003ernu003ch4u003eBy trainu003c/h4u003ernYou’ll need to head to Esher and then take a short walk to the racecourse.rnrnRemember to check for any train delays or strikes.rnu003ch4u003eBy busu003c/h4u003ernu003ca href=u0022https://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-Bushy_Park-London_and_South_East-site_3504543-2122#:~:text=You%20can%20get%20to%20Bushy%20Park%20by%20Bus,Moovit%20helps%20you%20find%20alternative%20routes%20or%20times.u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eCheck for your bus u003c/au003e

Please arrive at 9:30am for both events for a 10.00am start,  giving you plenty of time to register at one of our desks and collect your Santa suits, if requested.

Please arrive by 09:30am for a 10.00am start and register at one of the desks.rnrnWe will call you over for a warm up with a loud hailer just before the run begins. Once the warm up is complete, please assemble near the start line, any runners should start at the front, followed by joggers in the middle and then strollers at the back.

When you registered for our Santa Fun Run online, you will have chosen whether to wear one of our Santa suits or to dress in your own festive fancy dress.rnrnIf you’ve chosen our Santa suit, we will provide it on the day. To protect your modesty – as well as protect yourself from the cold – please wear suitable running clothes under your Santa suit! Remember to wear suitable footwear too.rnrnIf you’ve chosen your own festive fancy dress, do remember to wear suitable footwear and arrive in your chosen outfit ready to run/jog/walk.rnrnPlease note that, unfortunately, there are no lockers/storage facilities available to leave things at the start, so please do not bring any valuables with you on the day.

Many people choose to support Princess Alice Hospice in memory of someone they love and in recognition of the high-quality compassionate care we provide.rnrnBy taking part in our Santa Fun Run in memory of a loved one, you’ll be commemorating their life and supporting your local hospice, to help other families in need of our specialist care and support.rnrnOn the day of the event, we’ll provide in memory bibs that you can add to your Santa suit, to remember that special person whilst taking part.

u003cstrongu003eBushy Parku003c/strongu003ernrnThe toilets are next to the playground by Hampton Court Gatefor a u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=u0022MessageBodyu0022u003e20p charge, contactless payment option available.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSandown Park Racecourse u003c/strongu003ernrnThe toilets are on-site, in the main entrance of the building.

u003cstrongu003eAccessibilty at Bushy Parku003c/strongu003ernu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eToilets u0026amp; Baby Change Facilitiesu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDisabled Parkingu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWheelchair and buggy accessible (Paths)u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003cstrongu003eAccessability and Sandownu003c/strongu003ernu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eBlue Badge Parkingu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eAccessible wheelchair entranceu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eParts of the course are are uneven but it is mainly on roadu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eToilets and baby changing facilitiesu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e

To reduce our plastic waste we will not be providing any bottled water at either event. Please bring your own named water bottles so that you can stay hydrated before and after your run.rnrnu003cstrongu003eBushy Parku003c/strongu003ernrnThe refreshment point is located at the Diana Car Park. It opens from 8.30am (opening times can vary depending on weather conditions) serving bacon rolls, sandwiches, hot dogs, tea and coffee, homemade cakes, and a range of hot and cold snacks and beverages.rnrnu003cstrongu003eSandown Park Racecourse u003c/strongu003ernrnu003cspan class=u0022TextRun SCXW43330108 BCX8u0022 lang=u0022EN-GBu0022 xml:lang=u0022EN-GBu0022 data-contrast=u0022autou0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW43330108 BCX8u0022u003eWe will have tea stalls selling mince pies, hot drinks, u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW43330108 BCX8u0022u003ecakesu003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW43330108 BCX8u0022u003e and mulled wine among other festive favourite snacks.u003c/spanu003eu003cspan class=u0022NormalTextRun SCXW43330108 BCX8u0022u003e There will not be a Christmas Market this year.u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e

u003cstrongu003eBushy Parku003c/strongu003ernrnPlease:rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eAdhere to the u003ca href=u0022https://www.royalparks.org.uk/managing-the-parks/park-regulations-legislation-and-policiesu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eregulationsu003c/au003e of Bushy Park.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eRespect other park users when participating.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eTake home any rubbish or suits.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eStay away from water and be aware of symptoms of u003ca href=u0022https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/leptospirosis/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eweil’s diseaseu003c/au003e.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernWeil’s disease is a serious disease that is transmitted to humans by contact with urine from infected rats. If participants have any flu-like symptoms, go to your doctor and tell them you have been near waterrnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eCover all cuts and broken skin with waterproof plasters before and during the Santa Fun Runu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eStay away from wateru003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWash your hands and forearms after handling any animal, contaminated clothing or other materials, and before eating, drinking or smoking.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003ca href=u0022http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park/visitor-information/deer-advice-for-dog-walkers-in-bushy-parku0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eDeer Safetyu003c/au003ernrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park/visitor-information/tick-bites-and-lyme-diseaseu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eTick bites and Lymes diseaseu003c/au003ernrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park/visitor-information/oak-processionary-mothu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eOak processionary mothu003c/au003ernrnFor more useful information visit: u003ca href=u0022https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-parku0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003ewww.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park u003c/au003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSandown Park Racecourse u003c/strongu003ernrnPlease:rnu003cul type=u0022discu0022u003ern tu003cliu003eRespect other runners or visitors when participating.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eTake home any rubbish or Santa suits.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eTake care when running/jogging/walking as there are several different surfaces and some uneven ground.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003ePick up your dog’s mess and dispose of it thoughtfully.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernFor more information on Sandown Park visit: u003ca href=u0022https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eSandown Park Racecourse | The Jockey Clubu003c/au003ernrnRead our u003ca href=u0022https://santafunrun.pah.org.uk/terms-conditions/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eTerms and Conditionsu003c/au003e