What is the Festive Dash?
The Christie Festive Dash is a 5K running event being held on Sunday 23 November 2025. Money raised from the event goes to 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 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.
Will the event be timed?
No.
Will there be refreshments?
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.
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.
