Santa Dash Dublin is back for 2025!
The 2025 race has now sold out. Once Santa has his list, he is set for the race!
With a flat course in St Anne's Park, Clontarf, it'll be perfect for first timers, walkers, fun runners and super fast Santas!
Check out our kid friendly 2.2km race route!
Get the whole gang out with our special family rate.
See Santa in his grotto for the whole family at no extra cost!
A day out you'll remember....till Christmas! ;)
Entries are limited. Once they're gone, they're gone.
All participants will receive a Santa Suit and unique Christmas themed medal.
LOCATION
St Anne's Park, Clontarf, Dublin
7th December 2025
Start Time
5km and 10km:
12pm
2.2km:
12:30pm
REGISTER
2.2km:
Adult: Sold Out
Child: Sold Out
Child: Age 5-12
5km:
Adult: Sold Out
Child: Sold Out
Child: Age 5-12
10km:
Adult: Sold Out
Family Pass: Sold Out
Family Bundle:
Includes 2 Adults & 2 Children for the 2.2km or 5km race.
Child:
For Children Aged 5 to 12
Will receive a child size santa suit.
Children under 5 are welcome to participate but the suit may be a bit large.
Medal:
Participants without a bib will not receive a medal.
10km:
For over 16yrs Only.
Children spectating or participating in events must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Entry Includes:
Fully Chip Timed 2.2km, 5km and 10km Race
Santa Suit
Custom Christmas Themed Medal
A visit with Santa in his Grotto with a present for all the children
Race course support
Post Race Refreshments
Race Route
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2.2km Route: One Lap of Yellow
5km Route: One Lap of Red
10km Route: Two Laps of Red
Race Package Pick Up
Collect your bib and Santa Suit!
Where possible please collect your bib and Santa suit on the 6th December to avoid queues and crowds.
Bib and Suit Collection Option 1:
Date and time: Saturday 6th December 2025 from 10am to 5pm
Location: Clonliffe Harriers Club House in Santry
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e6d7eRiVWDcyBs1c6
Bib and Suit Collection Option 2:
Date and time: Sunday 7th December 2025 from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Location: Race Start
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yD8RCTUwfp3G8SaK7
Please bring proof of entry with you to bib collection; the confirmation email received from Event Master/ Pop Up Races that looks like as shown below:
Volunteer Elf
Santas need their Elf Helpers!
Why not volunteer and get a free entry for next years race!
Volunteer positions:
9:30 am - 12:30pm:
Parking Elves
10am - 1:30pm:
Race Package Pick Up and Post Race Refreshment Elves
Bag Drop Elves
11am - 2pm:
Course Marshal Elves
Hydration Station Elves
Santa's Helper at Santa's Grotto
11:30am - 2:30pm
Medals and Take Down Elves
7:30am - 11:30am:
Same Day Volunteer and Race for Free Elves!
Get in touch with us at santadash.ireland@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.
Parking
Parking is available at the St Annes Carpark near the start line. There is also a second carpark available in St Annes Park just off the Clontarf road. Parking is also available along the Causeway road. Parking marshals will be onsite to guide you to available parking.
Parking 1: Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SihP7cN8gpgbL4XH6
Parking 2: Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f396Q1tBwu3Cg8kD8
Parking 3: Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SrtXopkGrNuJWSDY8
Parking 4: Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bR4GXE4Y3vJgYHyTA
Parking 1 will be full by 11am.
Parking 2 will be full by 11.15am
After 11.15am please proceed directly to Parking 3 and 4.
Additional roadside parking can also be found on Sybill Hill Rd. and on Watermill Rd. outside the park.
Please allow enough time on race morning to walk from your car to the race start.
FAQs
What is included in my entry?
Fully Chip Timed 2.2km, 5km and 10km Race
Santa Suit
Custom Christmas Themed Medal
A visit with Santa in his Grotto with a present for all the children
Race course support
Post Race Refreshments
Are entries refundable or transferable?
There is no waiting list for entries and entries are not refundable or transferable. Unfortunately, due to permits and insurance we cannot accept further entries for the event once it has sold out. Once Santa has his list, he is set for the race!
Will there be a Bag Drop?
Yes, there will be a bag drop area that will be covered and supervised by volunteers. All items left at the bag drop are left at Owners Risk. Santa Dash does not accept liability for lost, stolen or damaged items left at the Bag Drop.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed! Santas little helpers are always welcome! Dogs without a race bib will not receive a medal.
We would ask all participants to please start near the back, take it easy and keep santa's little helpers on a short lead.
Are prams/buggys allowed?
Yes of course! Santa needs his slay to carry all the presents! Any participants without a bib will not
receive a medal. We also ask all participants with a buggy to please start near the back, take it easy and be
mindful of other runners.
Can my child visit Santa if they aren't participating in the race?
As long as one person in the family has a race bib, the whole family can see Santa in his grotto and get a little present.
Can we visit Santa while my family member is running?
Of course! sometimes it can be a bit of a wait for the Santas to get back to the finish line. You can visit Santa with the whole family while you wait for your family member to finish. Just provide valid proof of entry to Santas helper at his grotto. This could be a print out of the race entry confirmation or the race entry confirmation saved to your phone.
Can my child participate on a wheels?
Where possible, we recommend a buggy as the perfect Santa slay for the little kids. However, children may participate in the 2.2K and 5k on a 3 wheel scooter provided they wear a helmet. 2 wheel scooters, pushbikes and bicycles are not permitted for safety reasons. We also ask families with children on a 3 wheel scooter to start near the back.
Note: participants without a bib will not receive a medal.
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Sustainability
Santa Dash Dublin is committed to being sustainable in every way we possibly can, here is how we are doing it:
Santa Suits:
- Material and Recycling: The santa suits are made from 100% virgin polyester felt. We ask all participants to hold onto their suits to use them again at home or to donate them or re-use the material for home art projects. We are committing to our participants that we will recycle the santa suits left with us by participants that dont want them after the race. However, from a sustainability perspective it is better that the suits are brought home and re-used in some other way by participants. Clear plastic waste bags will be available on race day specifically for the suits, just ask a volunteer for information on this on race day. If you want to recycle your suits in future, you can bring the suits to a clothing bank and the suits will be recycled.
Medals:
- Material and Recycling: The medals are made from zinc alloy with a recycled polyester heat transfer ribbon. Both are recyclable if needed in the future at recycle centres.
PortaLoos:
We have double checked the environmental impact of the porter loos used at the event. The company has confirmed that biodegradable chemicals are used and that local water requirements for safe waste disposal are adhered to.
Volunteering:
Volunteering for this event gives you a free entry to use the following year. We also have opportunities for volunteers to volunteer and race on the same day. Get in touch with us at santadash.ireland@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.
If you have any more ideas for us on how we can be more sustainable, please do let us know!
Sponsorship
Are you a business interested in sponsoring The Santa Dash?
We have a number of sponsorship opportunities available for our event:
- Post Race Goody Bags
- Website Advertising
- Race Package Pick Up Expo
- Race Day Event Site Promotion
Please get in touch with us at santadash.ireland@gmail.com for more information.
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