Springhill Hospice Santa Dash or Dawdle is back

Santa Run 2014

The Springhill Hospice Santa Dash and Dawdle is back and this year it’s promising to be a real Christmas Cracker.

Last year 400 Santas and their four legged friends, dashed, dawdle, ambled, strolled and most definitely giggled their way around Hollingworth Lake. As well as having a good time, those Santa’s presented Springhill with an amazing sack of fundraising lolly, gifting them with sponsorship of £15,500.

This year’s event is extra special as it is the tenth anniversary of the Santa Dash or Dawdle.

To mark the occasion, event organiser Pearl Benbow has come up with some little extras. She said: "We’re treating the juniors to a little bit of a competition, ‘Chase the Turkey or Christmas Pudding’ will see all the youngster trying to catch a running turkey or pudding and the first 50 to catch them will receive their very own baby Springy.

"There will be all the usual prizes for top senior and junior fundraisers plus best dressed Santa and new this year, best dressed dog.

Lillie Winterbottom, Springhill Hospice’s Community Fundraiser: "It’s going to be a wonderful year; perhaps we can keep our fingers crossed for a scattering of snow to accompany the Santas and the carols being played by Wardle Community Band to give the event that authentic Christmas feel.” 

If you want to get involved, you can register at:

www.springhill.org.uk/santa-dash-or-dawdle-2015