SHROPSHIRE SANTA RUN (5K)

Hitch up your sleigh for Shropshire’s largest Santa Run and bring a flash of red to the streets of Oswestry with thousands of runners dressed as Santa Claus to spread festive fun and burn a few cheeky calories for the holidays.

The streets of Oswestry will transform into a festive course for everyone to enjoy from 11 years old up.

Run the course with your family and friends to burn away those mince pies.

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RACE HQ START / FINISH

Smithfield Street, Oswestry,
Shropshire, SY11 2EG

The event HQ & start/finish are a short walk from several car parks in the town centre.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Arrive in Oswestry: 8 am

Warm Up: 8:45 am

Race Start: 9 am

PARKING

Bailey Head car park SY11 1PZ or Salop Rd Central Car Park SY11 2NR.

We advise local residents to park on the outskirts of town and walk in.

RESIDENTS INFORMATION

We aim to minimise disruption for residents on race day. Here is some information to help you get about during the race. You won’t be able to drive on roads that are closed. Many roads will only be closed for a short period. If you live on the route and will need to leave by car during the road closure we advise that you move your car before the closure starts at 815am. If you are travelling into the town, please follow the diversion routes to avoid the closed roads.

Spectator Information: The race will take place on fully closed roads for the safety of the runners and the volunteers, therefore we ask that you listen to Marshals and stay off the course until runners have passed. We suggest that spectators watch the start and start and finish on Church street. The route has good pavement coverage so feel free to cheer on from all areas.

Slower Runners: The Shropshire Santa Run is a running event and for all runners and safety is key for everyone. The roads are closed by the permission of the council. The race cut off time is 70 minutes. Roads will re-open in line with this pace. If you fall behind this pace, for your own safety you may be asked to withdraw from the race.

ABOUT SHROPSHIRE SANTA RUN

Perfect for all 5K runners from 11 years old up, this is a festive fun run that is suitable for all runners. Each person who enters will be issued with a 5 piece santa suit to help paint the streets red at this special event.

Once you have completed the run, you will receive your own festive finishers medal!

Race Start / Finish

The Race Start / Finish will be full of music and flags. There will be a help desk at Race HQ for any last minute issues. The race village is just a short walk from the local park, car parks, retail shops, cafes and eatery’s.

Run Experience

We are keen to ensure that everyone regardless of their ability enjoys the day. Runners can collect their number and Santa Suit on the morning of the race at the memorial hall.

Our generous race cut off time will allow everyone to get back into Church Street, before we open the public roads. And at the finish line we will give you your festive medal.

Shropshire Santa Route (5k) 2022

Shropshire Santa Run | 5.1 km Running Route on Strava

Charity Partner

TBC

Entries Include:

• 5-piece Santa suit (To be collected pre event or on the day)
• Christmas themed medal
• Fully closed roads
• Festive atmosphere
• Winter buff worth £10