Liverpool Santa Dash 2025: Date, route, time and how to enter as festive fun run returns

The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash returns this December, with thousands of red and blue runners donning Santa suits set to sprint around the city.

First launching in 2004, the festive run sees people dress up in either red or blue Santa suits, which can be picked up from the pop-up shop in St John's shopping centre, with kids also able to take part in a 1K Mini Dash.

Aiming to bring the people of Liverpool together, the run is not timed and competitive racing is discouraged, with people of all ages and abilities taking part. Prams and pets are often seen along the route too.

When is the Liverpool Santa Dash 2025?

The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash takes place on Sunday, December 7, with the 5K route starting at 9.30am from the Pier Head. The race is expected to finish at 11.00am, at which time the child-friendly 1K Mini Dash will commence.

How do I enter?

Online entries are currently open, closing on November 17. You can enter in person at the pop up shop in St Johns. The standard red suit entry fee is £26 and the standard blue suit entry fee is £28. The standard Mini Dash (for ages 12 and under) entry fee is £15 and child Santa suits are only available in red. Online booking fees also apply.

Adult blue Santa suits are now sold out, however red Santa suits are still available to order.

Liverpool Santa Dash route

The 5K route starts from Canada Boulevard (Pier Head), passing through the Royal Albert Dock, winding its way through the city centre, before a grandstand finish line featuring stilt-walking festive characters and ‘real’ snow outside Liverpool Town Hall.

Liverpool Santa Dash road closures

Road closures will be in place on December 7. Last year, the following roads were closed and reopened on a rolling basis:

• The Strand
• Hartley Quay
• Salthouse Quay
• Gower Street
• James Street
• Lord Street
• North John Street
• Victoria Street
• Stanley Street
• Dale Street
• Hatton Garden
• Vauxhall Road
• Leeds Street
• Old Hall Street
• Titherbarn Street
• Moorfields
• Dale Street

Castle Street and James Street were closed throughout the event. Full traffic and travel information will be published in due course.