The Virtual Santa Dash is brought to you by the Virtual Marathon Series and is a fun 5K run to be done with friends and family or competitively on your own.

Take this 5K challenge on anytime between now and the 25th of December.

Do it in your running gear alone or dressed as Christmas elves with the family!

Earn the official Santa Dash Medal and goodie bag.

How to get involved:

£25 registration fee

You can set your own fundraising target!

Simply sign up here

Extras:

The Virtual Santa Dash has a special challenge attached and requires you to dress up in Christmas fancy dress to complete it.

The Virtual Marathon Series are also offering two prizes.

1. The first one is for the fastest time in Christmas fancy dress, become the Christmas world record holder

2. Secondly, to the person who raises the most money for their chosen charity by Christmas Day.

They will donate £250 to the charities chosen by the 2 winners and they will receive a running goodies pack from their partner Run Through in the post.

To apply for the fastest runner you will need to enter your time through the Virtual Marathon Series portal and complete the 5K in a santa costume or another suitable Christmas outfit.