Dashing Santas wanted for charity

Pull on a Santa suit and get dashing for charity

BBC Radio York has once again teamed up with the British Heart Foundation for the York Santa Dash which raises money for the charity's vital work. This year's dash takes place on Sunday 13 December. BBC Radio York will be live on air covering the event.

This year's special guest is Trojan from the TV show Gladiators who is performing in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Grand Opera House in York.

Competitors come in all shapes, sizes and species!

Anyone, from toddlers to older people, can take part, dress up and have fun regardless of age and ability. The Santa Dash starts at 10.30am in the Tower Gardens and covers a distance of just one mile. You can complete the course in your own time and at a comfortable pace.

The entry fee is a minimum donation of £5 for adults, which includes a free adult size Santa suit. Children are being encouraged to come in fancy dress and can enter the Dash free, although under 16 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult. There will be a fan

Dashing Santas wanted for charity

cy dress competition at the end of the jog.

To take part in the York event, please call the British Heart Foundation on 01623 642558 quoting York Jog or you can visit the British Heart Foundation website.

St Catherine's Hospice Santa Dash

St Catherine's Hospice in Scarborough is holding a one-and-a-half mile Santa Dash on Sunday 13 December.

Last year more than £3,000 was raised for hospice funds and the organisers are hoping to top that this year.

The run sets off at 11am from the Sands Development and ends at Luna Park.

The entry fee is £10 for adults and £5 for children which includes a Santa suit to wear on the day. For an entry form ring 01723 378406 or email Louise in the fundraising department at St Catherine's Hospice.