Get ready to pull on your Santa suit, reindeer antlers, or festive fancy dress and join hundreds of supporters for the annual Christie Charity Festive Dash on Sunday 29 November 2026.
This year, we're bringing the Christmas cheer to Wythenshawe Park. Walk, jog, or run the 5K route – this Christmas cracker of an event promises festive fun and cheer, all while raising vital funds for The Christie.
Sunday 29 November 2026
Event village opens at 9.30am, Festive Dash sets off at 10.30am, event village closes at 12pm
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Adult - £10 (+£4 for Santa outfit), Child - £6
£50
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The Christie Charity Festive Dash 2026 will raise money for our appeal to build a new scanning centre at The Christie. We urgently need to build a fit-for-purpose, modern scanning centre to give clinicians at The Christie access to the latest scanning technology. Advanced imaging allows experts to better understand the full extent of a patient’s disease, plan treatment more precisely, monitor progress and improve outcomes.
The new scanning centre will provide an enhanced space, improved patient experience and access to cutting-edge equipment. This will be capable of supporting research which will transform the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The Festive Dash is a family-friendly 5K route, perfect for all ages – and dogs are welcome! Dress to impress in your festive best and help us fill Wythenshawe Park with Santas, elves, reindeer, and snowmen.
On the day, you can look forward to:
Live festive entertainment including music acts
Face painting for children (and big kids too!)
Festive treats at the finish line
The event village opens at 9.30am, giving you plenty of time to soak up the festive mood before the dash sets off at 10.30am. The village closes at 12pm, sending everyone home full of Christmas cheer.
By joining Team Christie, you will get:
A free Christie t-shirt
A Santa outfit*
Reindeer ears for children
A special finishers’ medal
*Additional charges apply for Santa suits, while stocks last.
Secure your place at the Festive Dash below and start your festive fundraising journey with Team Christie.
We encourage participants to aim to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship for this event.
Please read The Christie Charity Festive Dash terms and conditions before signing up to the event.
The Christie Festive Dash is a 5K running event being held on Sunday 29 November 2026. Money raised from the event goes to support The Christie Charity.
The Festive Dash takes place at Wythenshawe Park, M23 0AB.
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.
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.
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!
The event is suitable for all ages. We ask that children under the age of 16 be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian, who have also purchased a place in the event.
Children under the age of 3 can take part in the event free of charge.
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.
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Water will be available from the main event site. Soft drinks and other refreshments will also be available to purchase from our caterer.
By bringing your own water, you will be helping to reduce the carbon footprint of our event and limit our plastic waste.
Yes, there will be first aiders. We all ask all participants to provide emergency contact details on the back of their race number.
Wythenshawe Park has an on-site car park off Wythenshawe Road. Pay and Display charges will apply on the day.
Running
Date: 04 Oct
Location: Manchester
Last updated: September 2026
