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The 2026 Lincoln Santa Fun Run

Date: 13 December 2026
Location: Lincolnshire
Category: Running events, Special events

Ho, ho, ho – pull on your Santa suit and make your festive miles matter!

This Christmas, join a sea of Santas taking over the historic streets of Lincoln and raise vital funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

By running, jogging or walking for us, you’ll be supporting the RAF Family serving personnel, veterans and their families and helping us continue to be there for those who have served and those who are serving today. 

Whether you take on 2km or the full 4km route, every festive step you take and every pound you raise will help us provide practical, emotional and financial support to members of the RAF Family when they need it most.

So, gather your friends, family or colleagues, get into the Christmas spirit and do something wonderful this December.

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Information on the event

Get ready to dash through Lincoln dressed as Santa!

The Lincoln Santa Fun Run is one of the city’s most festive events, bringing around 2,000 Santas together for a spectacular sea of red through historic uphill Lincoln. Starting in Castle Square, you’ll make your way through the iconic Cathedral Quarter, taking in streets including Bailgate and passing through Newport Arch before finishing close to the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral.

Choose between the 2km one-lap route or challenge yourself to the 4km two-lap route. Run it, jog it or walk it this is a festive challenge for all ages and abilities. With thousands of Santas, plenty of Christmas cheer and one of Lincoln’s most recognisable backdrops, it’s a brilliant way to kick-start the festive season while raising money for the RAF community.

Charity Place Details

Event NameDateDistanceReg FeeFundraising Target
Lincoln Santa Fun Run and Walk 2026Sunday 13th Dec, 20262km or 4kmAdult £21 / Youth £16 / Child £16£100

*Our team will support you every step of the way. With limited places available, we encourage early registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why your miles matter +

Your Santa suit might raise a smile, but the money you raise can make a very real difference.

Every mile you complete and every pound you raise will help the RAF Benevolent Fund continue to support serving and former RAF personnel and their families through some of the toughest moments in their lives.

Your fundraising can help us provide support when members of the RAF Family face financial hardship, relationship difficulties, emotional wellbeing challenges or need help to live independently.

Your festive miles can help make sure no member of the RAF Family faces adversity alone.

What your fundraising could achieve +

Every pound raised helps us support serving RAF personnel, veterans and their families.

  • £100 could help provide emergency household support
  • £250 could contribute towards mobility equipment that restores independence
  • £500 could help fund vital counselling sessions

Because one day of service deserves a lifetime of support.

In return for your support +

When you join Team RAF Benevolent Fund, we’ll be there to support you on your fundraising journey and help you make the most of your festive challenge.

As part of your Lincoln Santa Fun Run registration, you’ll receive a Santa suit to wear on the day, helping you become part of Lincoln’s famous sea of red.

You’ll also have the support of our fundraising team, with tips and guidance to help you reach your fundraising goal and make every festive mile count.

So, what are you waiting for? Suit up. Get festive. Make your miles matter for the RAFBF Family this Christmas.

Already got a place? +

You can still run with Team RAF Benevolent Fund.

Set up your fundraising page and raise what you can. There is no minimum target for own place runners, and we’ll support you all the way.

Create your fundraising page here.

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