An event which is a highlight for many families in the run up to Christmas is returning to the Eden Project this December in support of a regional children’s charity.

Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) annual Santas on the Run fun run will be happening once again at the Eden Project on Sunday, December 3. 

The event usually attracts hundreds of participants of all ages keen to embrace the festive fun, and raises thousands for CHSW and its Little Harbour children’s hospice.

Santas on the Run sees participants walk, jog or run a 2km route around Eden while dressed in any festive outfit they wish stopping off at four different stations along the route. It has proven a festive favourite with many, being the perfect event to get family, friends or even work colleagues involved in, with everyone taking part getting a medal to wear proudly in the lead up to Christmas. 

Spaces for this much-loved event is limited to 400 per wave, with the first wave beginning at 11am and the second wave at 2.30pm.

“We cannot wait to welcome people from across Cornwall to Eden this December,” said Kiley Pearce, events fundraiser for CHSW. 

“Taking part in Santas on the Run is the perfect way to mark the start of festive celebrations. It really gets people in the Christmas spirit while supporting their local children’s hospice; Little Harbour, which will be continuing to offer care to families 24/7 throughout the festive season. Included in the registration fee is free entry in to Eden for the whole day of the event, a medal and festive treat.”

There will be various fancy dress competitions on the day so everyone is encouraged to get as creative as possible with their festive costumes. 

• To book a place visit www.chsw.org.uk/santaseden to book tickets