Willen Hospice Santa Dash

Grab your Santa suit for a festive fundraising run around Willen Lake North.

Willen Lake

Sun 14 Dec 2025

10:00 AM - 13:00 PM

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Family friendly

From £15

Willen Hospice's Santa Dash returns on Sunday 14 December! Now a beloved tradition for many MK families, the Santa Dash invites you to dress up as Santa—or in your favourite festive fancy dress—and run, walk, or dash around the beautiful Willen North Lake.

Spread Christmas cheer while supporting Willen Hospice—a perfect way to get active, have fun, and make a difference this Christmas!

The event begins at Willen Hospice at 10am. Registration starts from £15.

Find out more and sign-up on the Willen Hospice website.

From £15

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Willen Lake