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An event which is a highlight for many local families in the run up to Christmas is returning to the Eden Project this December in support of a local children’s charity.

Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) annual Santas on the Run fun run will be happening once again at the magical Eden Project in St Austell on Sunday 6 December. This event usually attracts hundreds of participants of all ages keen to kick off their Christmas celebrations and raise thousands for CHSW and its Little Harbour children’s hospice.

Santas on the Run sees participants walk, jog or run a 2km route around Eden while dressed in any festive outfit they wish stopping off at four different stations along the route. It has proven a festive favourite with many, being the perfect event to get family, friends or even work colleagues involved in, with everyone taking part getting a medal to wear proudly in the lead up to Christmas. 

Spaces for this much-loved event is limited to 400 per wave, with the first wave beginning at 11am and the second wave at 2.30pm. The event has sold out for the last 2 years so people are encouraged to sign up early to secure their place. 

“We cannot wait to welcome people from across Cornwall to Eden this December”, said Kiley Pearce, Events Fundraiser for CHSW.

Taking part in Santas on the Run is a great way to mark the start of festive celebrations, what a perfect way to start advent. It really gets people in the Christmas spirit while supporting their local children’s hospice; Little Harbour, which will be continuing to offer care to families 24/7 throughout the festive season.

“We’d also like to say a big thank you to local company Polymermedics for being the main sponsor of the event again this year.”

There will be various fancy-dress competitions on the day so everyone is encouraged to get as creative as possible with their festive costumes. Whether you want to sleigh it like Santa, rock it like Rudolph, or twinkle like a Christmas tree this is your chance to embrace all things Christmas and all for a good cause. 

To book your place click here.

Super Santa Saver early-bird tickets are on sale until 8 October, where you can save 30%. Tickets are £9.80 for adults, £4.90 for children 2 and under are free.