Running
10km
10 km
Santa Dash
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Road runs in Ireland, Dublin
Distances
Running
5km
5 km
About
A festive fun run through St Anne's Park in Dublin featuring a fully chip-timed 2.2km, 5km and 10km, Santa suit included, with post-race refreshments and a visit to Santa's grotto.
Catering & aid stations
On-course drinks and snacks at aid stations; hot food and drinks available at the finish area.
Pacers
Pacer groups with target times will be available on the start line; look for Pacer flag markers at each start wave on race day.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Dublin
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan8°4°
↑ 08:34
↓ 16:36
Feb9°4°
↑ 07:46
↓ 17:35
Mar10°4°
↑ 06:40
↓ 18:30
Apr12°6°
↑ 06:25
↓ 20:26
May15°9°
↑ 05:26
↓ 21:19
Jun17°11°
↑ 04:57
↓ 21:56
Jul19°13°
↑ 05:17
↓ 21:46
Aug19°13°
↑ 06:06
↓ 20:54
Sep17°11°
↑ 07:00
↓ 19:42
Oct14°9°
↑ 07:53
↓ 18:30
Nov10°6°
↑ 07:51
↓ 16:30
Dec9°4°
↑ 08:35
↓ 16:07
What's included in entry
- Chip timing
- Santa suit
- Visit Santa in his grotto with a gift
- Post-race refreshments
FAQ
Are registrations refundable?
No — there is no waiting list and entries are not refundable.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead; dogs without a race bib will not receive a medal.
Can children participate on wheels or scooters?
Children may participate in the 2.2km and 5km on a scooter (helmet required); pushbikes and bicycles are not permitted.
Can families visit Santa if not racing?
As long as one person in the family has a race entry, the whole family can visit Santa in his grotto and receive a small gift.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:30:44 AM
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