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Santa Dash - Horwich

Name: Santa Dash - Horwich
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Horwich

Horwich, United Kingdom • 20 Dec 2026

Santa Dash - Horwich

The Santa Dash in Horwich is a festive four mile fancy dress race organised by a family run events team. The event is scheduled for Sunday 20 December 2026 and is based at the Jolly Crofters Public House, Chorley Old Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6RE.

Fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory. Prizes are awarded for Best Fancy Dress and there are surprise spot prizes along the route. The event uses chip timing and finishers receive a Christmas themed medal or trinket. A cut off time of 1 hour 45 minutes is reported.

The course starts opposite Curley’s Dining Rooms & Fisheries and follows local roads and paths around Horwich. The route is fully marshalled, clearly arrowed and described as designed to be safe and welcoming for a range of abilities. Marshals provide encouragement along the way and supporters are invited to attend and cheer participants.

The organiser presents the event as a family friendly, locally focused race with an emphasis on a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. The description notes a warm welcome at registration and supportive marshals as part of the event experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Horwich

Race information

Website Registration

4 mi

Santa Dash

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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