Exeter Santa Run returns to the CITY centre

PLACES are selling fast for one of Exeter’s most fun festive events – the city centre Santa Run.

And Exeter City FC defender Pierce Sweeney has donned a Santa hat to give his backing to the event.

Around 600 people are expected to put on Santa suits and run either the 2.5k or 5k route around the centre of Exeter on Sunday, December 3.

The event, which starts in Princesshay, has been organised by the CITY Community Trust. It has been sponsored by Galliford Try and Exeter BID.

Jamie Vittles, head of community for the CITY Community Trust, said: ‘This is a great event for Exeter. With two distances to choose from, the 2.5km family fun run or 5km race, you can choose the level that suits you best. It’s quite a sight to see hundreds of Santas running through the city centre streets.

‘Entry is limited to the first 600 participants per race, so sign up today and bring your friends and family along, get dressed up and raise some money for a charity.’

The City Community Trust has partnered with Children’s Hospice South West, Age UK & Exeter Deaf Academy for the event.

Age and ability are no barrier for the Family Fun event and a Santa suit is included in the entry fee, along with a finisher’s medal. You need to be aged 13 years or older to compete in the 5km race and entry also includes a Santa suit and medal.

ENTER ONLINE TODAY AT https://www.exetercitycommunitytrust.co.uk/santa-run

For more information, or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact CITY Community Trust’s Health and Wellbeing Officer via email: Peter.ferlie@ecfc.co.uk

CITY Community Trust, formerly known as Football in the Community, is Exeter City Football Club’s partner charity.