BTR Liverpool Santa Dash

The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash is thought to be the UK’s biggest festive 5K fun run – and is highly regarded as the city’s kick-start to Christmas.

Last year, a sea of more than 5,500 red, blue, and mini Santas turned the city into a Christmas spectacular.

The 2023 event is a significant milestone in the history of Liverpool Santa Dash – this is the 20th staging making it one of the longest established highlights in the city event calendar.

The event is open to all ages. There is also a 1K Mini Dash for youngsters aged 12 and under. Each year Santas walk, jog, or run alongside wheelchair participants, families, groups of friends or colleagues – even tiny Santas in prams and even four-legged furry Santas. Everyone is welcome and the route is accessible.

The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash starts at 9.30am from Pier Head Liverpool, before following a 5K route taking in Grade I Listed Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, before a grandstand finish line at Liverpool Town Hall where Santas are greeted by festive characters and ‘real’ snow.