Our Santa Fun Run and Elf Dash through Dalkeith Country Park are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Join hundreds of other Santas on this jovial jog along a 5km route. It’s sure to be a fantastic festive event to enjoy with friends, family and loved ones.
Your little ones can get involved too. Let them loose on our 1km kiddies’ Elf Dash. Babies in buggies, littler legs (of 11 and under) and all your four-legged friends are welcome to run this accessible little jaunt along King’s Drive.
Ramping up the fun factor on this family outing – we are giving prizes for the best-dressed dog as well as prizes for winners of both the Elf and Santa runs.
Elf Dash starts at 10.00 | Santa Fun run starts 11.00
Dalkeith Country Park, via Kings Gate, EH22 1ST
Registration for both runs is from 9.15 and will close at 9.45 for the Elf Dash and 10:45 for the Santa Fun Run. Please arrive in plenty time to register for your run.
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