Skipton's Santa Fun Run goes virtual for 2020

Picture from Skipton Santa Fun Run Facebook page

Skipton won't see 2,000 Santas running around town this year - but local people are being encouraged to take part in their own 5k run, walk or cycle on 12th and 13th December.

The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run has been running for the last 10 years - usually on a Sunday morning in late November. This year's event which was planned for 29th November has had to be cancelled because of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Instead, the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven is asking people to set their own course over the second weekend of December and raise money for local charities and good causes.

The run normally raises over £25K for Manorlands alone, along with £20K for many other local charities.

Entrants will be able to choose their own 5km route and method - run, jog, walk, swim, cycle, roller skate or even ice skate, or do the distance on your wheelchair or mobility scooter, or virtually using a treadmill or exercise bike.

No Santa suits or medals are being provided this year to ensure that all of the money from the registration fee goes to charity, but people are encouraged to wear a seasonal outfit while doing the challenge.

There will be a prize for what is judged to be the most innovative method of taking on this 5km challenge, which must be completed over the weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December - as well as a prize for the best seasonal outfit. To be eligible for the prizes, you need to send a photograph to admin@skiptonsantafunrun.co.uk or post on the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run Facebook page.

The entry donation is £15 for all those over 16 years. All participants will be responsible for their own safety and for following COVID-19 rules regarding group gatherings and social distancing.  

Find out more and sign up at skiptonsantafunrun.com/

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