Santa in the City
Get in the festive spirit by running or walking through London whilst dressed in a Santa suit!
About the event
Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Time: Walkers start 7.00pm, runners start from 7.15pm
Location: Paternoster Square, London
Distance: 4.5km
Santa in the City is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit with friends, family or colleagues. You can choose to take part in either the traditional festive fun run, or the new festive fun walk, all whilst dressed in a Santa suit!
You will pass some of the capital's most iconic landmarks, across majestic bridges and along hidden paths on both sides of the river.
Every adult participant will be provided with a 5-piece Santa suit (hat, beard, jacket, trousers and belt) plus a medal.
This year is the event’s 10th anniversary and Fight for Sight is proud to be an associate charity partner. By taking on this challenge you will be helping us to save sight and change lives.
Apply for a charity place
- Registration Fee: £15
- Fundraising Target: £150
Please contact us if you would instead prefer to take part on Tuesday 2nd or Thursday 4th December – events@fightforsight.org.uk
When you take part with us, you'll receive:
- A Fight for Sight t-shirt to wear with pride under your Santa suit
- A fundraising pack with tips and ideas to help you reach your target
- Regular contact and support from our friendly team
For more information, please email events@fightforsight.org.uk or call our office on 020 7620 2066.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I have a vision impairment, can I take part?
Yes. Please get in touch to discuss your individual needs and we can liaise with the event organisers - events@fightforsight.org.uk
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What happens if I'm not able to raise the fundraising target?
We will provide you with handy tips and resources to help you reach your target. You can also get inspiration from our Fundraising Ideas. If for any reason you are struggling with your fundraising, please get in touch with our events team who will happily support you - events@fightforsight.org.uk
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When will I receive my Fight for Sight top?
You will receive your branded top in the post no later than 2 weeks prior to the event date. If you’d like your top sooner then let us know - events@fightforsight.org.uk
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I need help — who can I contact?
Contact our events team at events@fightforsight.org.uk who will happily help.
Why support Fight for Sight?
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- Every 6 minutes
- a person in the UK hears that they will lose their sight
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- Just 1.2%
- of public investment in medical research goes into eye research
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- 2.7 million
- people will be living with vision loss by 2030. We’ll make sure life after vision loss is not a lonely one
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- Almost £30m
- is how much we plan to invest across scientific and social change over the next 5 years