2026 Marlow Santa's Fun Run Open To Entries: Book Early & Save Money

The Rotary Clubs of Marlow are pleased to announce that the 2026 Marlow Santa’s Fun Run celebrates 21 consecutive years on December 6th, and that the website is now open to runners (and walkers). The event takes place at 9.20AM on Sunday 6th of December – with entrants congregating at Higginson Park, Marlow, from 8.00AM on the day.

• Event takes place on Sunday December 6th at 9.20AM

• This is our 22nd consecutive year – again organised by the Rotary Clubs of Marlow

• Website now live – and 3000 Santa Suits in stock

• Reduced prices for early entries (prices increase on November 18th)

• Record “Charity Pool” of £15,000 to be distributed to charities nominated by entrants (Rules Apply)

• Target to again raise over £100,000 from all sources for mainly local charities.

• Shanly Foundation lead sponsor for 8th year running.

• Softcat a core sponsor for the 5th year running.

This year the organisers wish to remind potential entrants that:

Entries booked BEFORE November 18th will be charged £22 for each adult and £11 for each young person (5-17 years – no charge for under 5 years). After this date the entry price increases to £30 per adult and £15.00 for each young person.

The popular “Charity Pool” is set again at £15,000 (Any team entering and raising money for a favourite charity and raising £50 can secure an additional £50 for their charity. If a team raises over £500 the chosen charity will qualify for a further share of the “Charity Pool” (RULES APPLY))

Entrants can organise teams to raise money for their own favourite charities – or to raise more money for Rotary selected charities.

The £15,000 “CHARITY POOL” has been made possible because of the fantastic generosity of a number of local organisations – specifically:

The Shanly Foundation (lead sponsor)

Softcat (core sponsor)

The Clare Foundation

All is explained on the website www.santasfunrun.org and the event is ideal for families, friends, companies, clubs, schools, PTAs, Guide and Scout Groups, CASCs etc. And of course any charity team.

Businesses in particular may choose to use the event to raise funds for their own in-house charity.

John Prout – Chair of the Marlow Santa’s Fun Run organising committee - says “We are really excited about the 2026 event. In 2004 our very first event attracted around 100 entries and each year we have grown and evolved. The unique Charity Pool was introduced in 2021 to incentivise teams to raise money for their own favourite charities - and with the help of key local organisations is set at £15,000 this year. 100% of this money goes to charities and CASCs chosen by entrants, and we encourage all local charities to think about entering a team. Last year a good number of Charities, PTAs and CASCs (Community Amateur Sports Clubs) entered teams – and some ended up with figures in excess of £4000 each. Whilst rules do apply we quite simply want to give this money away!”.

He added: “Last year we sold out well before the event date and the 3000 entrants collectively enabled over £106,000 to go to mainly local charities – we think we can go past £100,000 again this year. Finally, by booking before 18th November families and groups can avoid a substantial increase. It helps us if you book early – and it helps you!”

The website is now open, and fully explains how the 2026 event will work.

Entries can now be made at: www.santasfunrun.org