Derby Santa Run 2024: Route, parking, toilets and ticket information

A festive 5k that will see hundreds of bearded Derby folk running around one of the city's largest and most popular parks is set to return for another year of fun. The Derby Santa run provides a great opportunity for walkers, joggers and runners around Derby to gather and shed some calories ahead of the glutenous festive period.

Taking place at Markeaton Park, the course is "perfect" for everyone, according to organisers, with a host of entertainment set to coincide with the 5k - meaning participants and spectators alike can make the most of the day. Taking place on Sunday, December 8, there are still some tickets to spare if you fancy a last-minute slot on the start line.

Each runner that signs up will be given a free Santa suit and beard - set to provide quite the sight - and a finishers medal. Ticket holders will also be able to meet the charity partners on the day and there will be an opportunity to meet and take photos with Lambie, the Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity Mascot.

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Here's everything you need to know about the big day:

Timings

Visitors will be able to register at Markeaton Park from 9am on Sunday, December. A warm up will follow at 10.45am, before lights out at 11am. The event is set to finish at around 2pm.

Route

Runners, walkers and joggers will complete two laps of the 2.5km circuit which follows the path around the park. The start/finish line can be found on the path between the car park and the Craft Village.

Toilets and Food

There are two places with toilets in the park including at the Craft Village and across Markeaton Bridge near the Mundy Play Centre. There will also be a food van near the cricket pitch as well as the Orangery Cafe near the Craft Village.

Tickets

Adult tickets are priced at £15 per person, with youth tickets (9-14) and child tickets (5-8) priced at £5 each. You can also pick up a festive dog bandana to ensure you four-legged friend is geared up for the festivities. You can purchase tickets by clicking the link here.