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The perfect way to get into the festive spirit whilst raising money for Changing Faces! Taking place on 2nd, 3rd and 4th December 2025, this amazing event starts under the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral before you head off on a 4.5K run along the Thames taking in some of London’s famous landmarks and the fantastic river views.
No previous experience is required for this event and you will even be given your own Santa Suit for the event!
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Event details
- When: 2nd, 3rd and 4th December 2025
- Location: London
- Minimum age: 18
- Distance: 4.5KM
- Registration cost: £34
Your Santa in the City experience
Your Santa Run will begin at 7:00 pm the 4km route starting in Paternoster Square just by the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral. You will then run along the North bank where there will be fantastic river views, before crossing the Thames via Southwark bridge.
The route will then take you along the Thames path past Shakespeare’s Globe and then heading towards Tate Modern, where you will cross the river once again, this time over the millennium bridge. You will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the beautifully lit St Paul’s Cathedral, before finally returning to Paternoster Square, completing a truly iconic route!
No previous experience is needed for a run like this. The route is 4.5km, relatively flat and you can run, jog or walk. Santa in the City is a great way to get you into the festive spirit!
Please note that you will need to collect your Santa Suit on the day from 8.30 am from our collection point, Paternoster Square, City of London.
Team Changing Faces perks
Changing Faces will be with you every step of the way and we offer all our runners fundraising tools to help you smash your fundraising target.
There is no minimum fundraising commitment for this event, we just ask you to raise what you can.
The difference you can make
There are currently an estimated 1.3m children and adults living with a visible difference in the UK and they face multiple challenges. They are vulnerable to isolation, loneliness, social anxiety and low self-esteem. They face staring, harassment, bullying and hate crime.
Many people with a visible difference face multiple levels of discrimination every day and our survey showed that shockingly, 50% said they felt self-conscious or embarrassed about their visible difference and 49% had experienced hostile behaviour. Read more about the impact on people’s lives.
We’re here to support people affected by visible difference to live the life they choose and free from discrimination. We know it’s possible. The money you raise can make this possible by providing the confidence, support and the opportunity to thousands of people with a visible difference.