How to join Hartlepool's annual Santa Fun Run in aid of Alice House Hospice
Families across the area are limbering up ahead of an annual charity Santa run.
The popular annual fundraiser in aid of Hartlepool’s Alice House Hospice is expected to draw hundreds of participants to the town’s Ward Jackson Park on Sunday, December 7, where runners and walkers will complete a festive lap of the park.
The route begins and finishes at The Place In the Park coffee shop and every participant will be greeted with a celebratory mince pie at the finish line.
Adding to the seasonal atmosphere, Walter Barton, of Deck One Disco, will be providing entertainment by warming up the crowd with classic Christmas tunes and plenty of festive spirit.
Alice House Hospice fundraiser Gil Parker said: “The Santa Fun Run is a tradition for many families now and it is great to see so many people starting their Christmas celebrations with us. “It is open to all ages and abilities and, whatever the weather, guarantees a warm and friendly atmosphere for all.
"All of the money raised from the event will be used to fund local hospice care.
"We are looking forward to another brilliant event.”
Now in its 17th year, the Santa Run has raised an estimated £60,000 for Alice House Hospice since its launch in 2008.
This year’s event begins at 10am.
Adult participants will be provided with a Santa suit while children will receive either a Santa hat or reindeer antlers along with a medal to mark their achievement.
Entry fees for 2025 are £12 per adult, £8 per child or £30 for a family of four.
Participants are welcome to collect sponsorship to support the hospice although fundraising is entirely optional.
Alice House Hospice, in Wells Avenue, provides care and support to patients and families affected by life limiting illness or the death of a loved one in Hartlepool, Tees Valley and East Durham.
It costs £3.7m to fund these services for one year.
With the hospice receiving 34% of this in Government funding, a daily shortfall of more than £6,500 needs to be raised.
Full details and online registration are available at: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SantaFunRun20252