About the event
We’re pleased to announce you can join London’s Air Ambulance Charity’s team at the Santa in the City 2025 run!
This December, spread Christmas cheer and help us bring hope to every emergency.
Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends and your family into the festive spirit! The jolly 4.5km run starts in the iconic Paternoster Square, every runner is provided with a five piece Santa suit (hat, beard, jacket, trousers and belt) and will receive a medal at the end.
How to register
Charity place
Places for 2025 have closed. Join our interested list for Santa in the City 2026. When registration opens you'll be the first to be notified via email when charity places are on sale.
Charity places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you secure a place you'll then be asked to pay a £15 registration fee and pledge to raise £100 by four weeks after the event.
As part of the team
Whether you have your own place or would like a charity place, we can guarantee we'll be with you every step of the way. All our participants receive the following as part of their commitment to fundraise for London's Air Ambulance Charity:
- Fundraising pack full of hints and tips to help smash your target
- A complimentary London's Air Ambulance Charity t-shirt
- A dedicated support team, providing tailored advice and guidance
- Team of cheerers along the route.
Alternative options
Start line countdown
FAQ's
How much is the registration fee?
£15
What is the minimum sponsorship?
£100
Who can take part?
Runners must be over three years old to enter. All runners between three and eighteen years old are free, they receive a medal but do not receive a Santa suit.
Children aged three to eight year olds need to be accompanied by a participating adult at all times. The participating adult can accompany a maximum of three, three to eight year olds and must have them within arms reach throughout the run.
Children aged nine to eighteen years old must have parental permission to take part and have a responsible adult (+18 years) available at the event. The responsible adult does not need to take part in the run.
If you want to register a child 18 and under please get in touch with us at events@londonsairambulance.org.uk before registering.
Can I join the team if I have my own place?
Yes, we welcome all own place fundraisers to our team. The only difference is there is no set minimum sponsorship.
Can I take part as a team?
Yes, you can be a team if your teammate(s) have a London’s Air Ambulance Charity place or their own place. We can combine your minimum sponsorship to create one team fundraising target.
How do I register?
Registration isn't open yet, but when it is you'll be able to register by clicking on the Join the team button on this page.
What website should I use to set up an online giving page?
We have our own fundraising pages, you'll be able to set up your page when you have competed registration.
Do I get a London's Air Ambulance Charity top to wear on the day?
We give all our runners the choice of the London’s Air Ambulance Charity t-shirts. These are sent out at least a month before the race.
Will there be a cheer point?
Yes, we hope to have a few cheerpoints along the route. We'll share specific details nearer to the event day.
Can family and friends come to watch?
Yes, invite them to our cheer point! We'll share specific details nearer to the event day.
How do I get my workplace to support me?
There are loads of ways your work can support your fundraising, here are a few ideas:
- Match funding- some workplaces offer match funding where they match up to a certain amount of what you raise for example if you raise £500 they will match it and give you £500 making your fundraising total £1,000
- Add your online giving page to your work email signature
- Hold a bake sale, lunchtime activity or after work quiz
- Guess your finish time- £2 to guess a time, winner wins a prize or a % of the money from the game or a prize that has been donated to you.
What happens if I don't hit my target by the deadline date?
We'll be in regular contact between the time you register and the event date. Fundraising deadlines are usually four weeks after the date of the event. We'll confirm when you register what the deadline is. If at anytime you are concerned about your fundraising progress we ask that you contact us so we can help. If you are not able to reach the target by the deadline set we'll work together with you to extend your deadline and support further fundraising activity to help.
Does the registration fee contribute towards my fundraising?
Your registration fee contributes towards the cost of your place and is not included in your fundraising target.
What happens if I get injured or can no longer take part in the event?
If you are no longer able to take part please email events@londonsairambulance.org.uk if you have one of our charity places, we may be able to defer your place to the following year depending on the event. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can discuss what we can do to help.
If I have a question what is the best contact details for the Events team?
We know how much personal effort goes into arranging or taking part in a fundraising event, so we want to help you ensure the maximum return for your hard work. Our team is on hand to offer advice and support. Contact our Events team by calling 020 3023 3303 or emailing events@londonsairambulance.org.uk
