Join Santa Claus and Santa Paws as we kick off Aberdeen’s Christmas Parade! Walk, run, roll or wag your way to raising vital funds for Charlie House.
Join Santa Claus and Santa Paws as we kick off Aberdeen’s Christmas Parade on Sunday 16 November! Walk, run or roll or wag along through the City while raising vital funds for Charlie House.
This year’s route takes you from Holburn Junction via Union Terrace to Schoolhill, with every participant receiving a well-deserved medal at the finish line outside the Aberdeen Art Gallery.
The Santa Run, generously sponsored by Score, marks the start of Aberdeen’s annual Christmas Parade, making it the perfect way to get into the festive spirit while helping Charlie House support babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, across the North-east of Scotland.
Please note: Participants must be 16 years of age or older on event day to register. Those aged 15 and under (and Santa Paws!) must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.
Registrations close at midnight on Thursday 13 November.
The Santa Run isn’t just for humans, it’s for pups too! Register your dog as part of the Santa Paws squad and they’ll get a festive bandana to wear as they wag, walk, run or roll the granite mile alongside you.
Every Santa Paw helps raise vital funds for Charlie House, making this event extra special for the whole family.
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Please note that you must be 16 years of age or older on event day to register. Those aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult during the event. Registrations close at midnight on Thursday 13 November.
We are looking for festive volunteers to join our Santa Squad and help make this year’s Santa Run extra special. From checking in participants and handing out Santa outfits to cheering on the runners, there are plenty of fun ways to get involved! Come along on your own, with family, or bring a group of friends.
The Santa Run 2025 would not be possible without the support of Score. Thank you!
Last year Santa run was so much fun. It was really great seeing a sea of Santas running down Union Street, it gets us all excited for the festive season!
Get into the festive spirit with a look through some of our favourite moments from previous Santa Runs.
We host a fantastic range of events and offer entry to exhilarating challenges every year. We also provide handy guides, hints and tips if you wish to hold your very own Charlie House fundraiser.
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Our work supports families who need it most and you can help us do it! Take part in challenges, start your own fundraising initiative or donate to our current appeal. There's so much you can do to show your support for us.
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We have a variety of volunteering opportunities available for you to consider, whether you can gift an occasional hour, a whole day or make a regular commitment by volunteering every week, we would love to welcome you to the team.
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At Charlie House, we offer a range of fun, accessible and varied free activities for families to enjoy and make precious memories together.
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