Kelly's Santa Fun Run 2023
Stoke Park, Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER
A 2.5k and 5k charity run in Guildford, Surrey
A HUGE THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO THE SANTA FUN RUN 2023! A WHOPPING £8,567.36 WAS RAISED FOR CHALLENGERS!
PHOTOS CAN BE FOUND HERE AND HERE
SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
Raising money for Challengers, a fantastic local charity working with young disabled people in the community.
A family friendly fun run raising money for a fantastic cause! Join us for a 2.5k or 5k charity run around Stoke Park, Guildford and help us raise money for Challengers to support the amazing work they do with disabled young people. Every penny raised goes to charity!
Whether you’re a keen runner or you’ve never run before, the Kelly’s Santa Fun Run will guarantee you a great morning out and help get you into the festive spirit.
The event also benefits from matched fundraising through the Big Give Christmas Challenge so all donations will be doubled!
If you’re looking to do a run for charity and something fun for kids and adults alike, you’ve come to the right place!
TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Why enter?
We cover all costs |
Do a great thing for charity |
Have fun with friends and family |
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Kelly's Storage covers all costs for the event so when we say 100% of all the money goes to charity, that's exactly what we mean. This even includes all entry donations! |
Enjoy a wintery run and feel great knowing you're doing something brilliant for charity! Challengers provide play and leisure for local disabled young people and 100% of your money will be helping them to do this. On top of this, the event falls within the Big Give Week, meaning all donations benefit from matched funding*! So for every £1 you donate, the charity will receive £2! |
Treat yourself to a hot chocolate or a Christmassy treat after your run! There will be lots of fun activities for the kids too, including Santa's Grotto! |
How it works
Enter now! |
Grab your Santa t-shirt |
See you there! |
| Click the 'enter now' button at the top of the page and enter your details. | To complete your look, don't forget to add your Santa t shirt to your basket. You can collect these in advance or on the day. |
Look out for our email a few days before. This will give you all the information you need for the big day! - Registration opens 9:00am |
Fundraise £40 to receive a free t-shirt
Set up your fundraising page |
Raise £40 |
Grab your t-shirt |
| Set up your fundraising page, share amongst your friends and family and encourage them to sponsor you to do the run. | Raise a minimum of £40 on your sponsorship page to bag yourself a free t-shirt. |
Collect your t-shirt on the day or in advance and get Santa-ready! |
Location
Directions
Address: Stoke Park, Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER
Getting There
Please wherever possible, walk, cycle, or use public transport to attend this event.
Location of Start/HQ
HQ will be located by the football pitches near Stoke Park Nightingale Nursery, Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER, close to the skate park.
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Parking
Guildford College student car park, GU1 1EZ – Free parking at weekends
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Lido Road car park, GU1 1HB – 4 hours free parking (a ticket still needs to be displayed)
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By Bus
35 and 34: to Bus Stops Guildford Queens Road or Guildford College, Stoke Road
200: Old Portsmouth Road GU3 1LP to Spectrum Car Park (Park & Ride)
300: Epsom Road GU4 7AA to Spectrum Car Park (Park & Ride)
By Train
Guildford (London Road) Station is a 7-minute walk
Guildford Train Station is a 20-minute walk
Contact us
Email: charity.events@kellystorage.co.uk
Phone: 01483 448430
Office hours 9am - 5:30pm
All entry donations are suggested amounts. If you wish to enter for a different amount or for free, please call us on 01483 448430
* Challengers receive matched funding of up to £17,000 during Big Give Week. We aim to have all of the money raised from this event doubled within this, but there is always a possibility that they may reach their target earlier in the week.
FAQ's
- Where can I park? Please see all parking and travel details above.
- Can I walk instead of run? Absolutely! We welcome runners / walkers of all abilities and our 2.5k route is fully accessible.
- What else will be at HQ? We will have a small selection of stalls including food, drink, activities and Santa’s Grotto!
- Is the event chip timed? No, we do not have chip timing at this event. If you wish to track your time, please bring your own watch/ tracking device.
- Does 100% really go to charity? Yes! Kelly’s Storage cover all costs for our charity events so that 100% of ALL the money raised goes to the selected charity.
- Can I bring my dog? Dogs must be kept on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead and at the side of the participant at all times.
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