Santas Look Ahead To The Big 20
The UK’s biggest festive 5K fun run made its spectacular return at the beginning of December...
The 19th BTR Liverpool Santa Dash recently transformed the city into a sea of red, blue and mini Santas (Sunday 4 December) – and organisers, BTR Liverpool, have hailed it as one of the best yet.
Santas crossed the start line at Pier Head Liverpool before making their way round the city centre, taking in the sights of The Strand, Grade I Listed Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, and the business district. Katumba Drumming Band spurred Santas on along Dale Street to the grandstand finish line at Liverpool Town Hall, where they were greeted by stilt-walking festive characters and ‘real’ snow.
The start and finish lines were hosted by BTR run host Graeme White, who was joined by In Demand Radio presenters Lee Butler and Josef Hollywood. Support on the day also came from Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, which is now part of the 5K course since the demolition of the Churchill Flyover.
One of the longest established highlights in the Liverpool event calendar, plans are now underway for the milestone 20th staging of the event on Sunday 3 December 2023 for which entries are already open.
BTR Race Director Alan Rothwell commented: “What an incredible day. The Liverpool Santa Dash never fails to make people smile. Red or blue; young or old; babies in decorated prams; dressed up dogs – we even had Elf, The Grinch, Krampus, festive dinosaurs, and The Village People. It’s Santa Dash Day – anything goes!
“On behalf of the BTR team, we’d like to say a 5,500-strong thank you to every Santa who took part, our supportive sponsors and partners, and fantastic volunteers. It’s very special for everyone involved. We feel it was one of the best yet, the atmosphere was electric.
“From a wild idea in 2004, the Liverpool Santa Dash has grown into a must-do event to experience first-hand. Plans are already underway for next year’s 20th milestone BTR Liverpool Santa Dash on 3 December. Entries are open here and we’re counting down the days – see you there.”
For full details visit the BTR Liverpool website here.
Image: BTR Liverpool/Paul Francis Cooper
