The Christie Festive Dash

Help Santa warm up in time for Christmas with Team Christie at The Christie Festive Dash!

To round off 2024 with a festive fundraiser, The Christie Charity are putting our own Festive 5K, and it’s set to be a real Christmas cracker! The Christie Festive Dash 2024 is a 5K, walk, jog or run around Manchester’s Heaton Park, Santa costumes available, or don your own festive fancy dress to get into the Christmas spirit.

Accessible for your smallest Christmas helpers, or senior Santas, this is an event for the whole family, so grab your team and join Team Christie on Sunday 24 November 2024.

By joining Team Christie, you will get:

  • Free Christie t-shirt
  • Live entertainment
  • Free elf hats for children
  • Mince pie
  • Festive Dash finishers' medal

The dash starts at 10:30am and is a 2.5km repeated loop. Entertainment and refreshments will be available from the event site between 9.30am to 12pm.

Want a place?

The Festive Dash 2025 is now at maximum capacity and unfortunately we will not be accepting on the day registrations. 

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for the Festive Dash 2025 - we can't wait to for you to join Team Christie this weekend!

If you have already signed up for the event, please make sure you you're familiar with The Christie Festive Dash terms and conditions before the day.

What is the Festive Dash?

The Christie Festive Dash is a 5K running event being held on Sunday 24 November 2024. Money raised from the event goes to the support The Christie Charity.

The route will be a 2.5K repeated loop round Heaton Park.

Where does the Festive Dash take place?

The Festive Dash takes place at Heaton Park, M25 2SW.  

Should I run or walk?

The Christie Festive Dash is not a race and is a non-competitive, non-timed event, open to all ages and abilities. Participants can walk, jog or run and bypass obstacles / elements if necessary.

What is included in the registration fee?

Your registration fee includes a free Christie T-shirt, finishers medal available on completion, and there is an optional additional charge for a Santa costume to be included.

Do I have to fundraise?

We encourage participants to aim to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship to help us continue our fight against cancer. Get in touch with a member of our events team if you would like any fundraising materials or need any advice, we are here to help!

Who can take part?

The event is suitable for all ages. We ask that children under the age of 16 are accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

We welcome wheelchair users, prams and pushchairs, however the route may include grass and paths which could be uneven, wet, muddy or slippery and challenging in places, therefore we advise you check your chair can accommodate this and you may wish to bring someone along to help. Please ensure that you have taken this into consideration before booking.

If you would like further information, please contact a member of the events team before booking.

Will the event be timed?

No.

Will there be refreshments?

Water will be provided for all participants.  

Will there be first aid?

Yes, there will be first aiders. We all ask all participants to provide emergency contact details on the back of their race number.

Where can I park?

Heaton Park has a number of parking spaces available. The closest car parks to the start line are the Hall Car Park and St Margaret's Road Car Park. Pay and Display charges will apply on the day.

Key Info

When

This event has now passed

Where

Heaton Park, Prestwich

Cost

This event is now at capacity.
We kindly ask anyone taking part in The Christie Festive Dash to pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of £50.