Blackpool Santa Dash and Anchorsholme Elf Run set to raise thousands for charity

Tomorrow morning will see two fabulous festive fundraisers on the Fylde Coast.

Sunday, December 3 will see the Blackpool Santa Dash raising vital funds for Brian House - the only children's hospice on the Fylde Coast .

The two-mile run will have participants setting off from The Sandcastle Waterpark at 11am and heading north along the promenade. On reaching The Manchester pub, they'll make a U-turn and head back towards The Sandcastle to finish.

The Santa Dash has been a huge hit on social media, with over 2000 sign-ups on Facebook, it's set to be a sea of red on the Promenade.  

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And that's not all, there's also the Elf Run at Anchorsholme Park to look forward to tomorrow.

The annual event is organised by the Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, a charity dedicated to enhancing patient care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

It is open to everyone and covers five laps of Anchorsholme Park's pathway covering a total distance of 5km, with registration at 10:15 am and the race starting at 11. (Elf costumes are encouraged.)

Entertainment includes the Over Wyre Brass Band and Harry the Christmas Lorry, plus there will be a children’s fairground and a range of Christmas market stalls.

Anchorsholme councillor Paul Galley said: "We are delighted to see the return of the annual Elf Run to the Park.

”It's so much fun especially as it connects with a Christmas Market and fairground rides which will be on during the event.

If you don’t feel you can run, you can simply jog, stroll or even jingle all the way to help raise money for our much-loved local hospital and be part of a really special day.”

Lynn Peat, community fundraiser for Blue Skies Charity, said: "Through their support, Blue Skies is able to make a positive difference every single day to patients, their families and friends.

“The Elf Run is such an important part of our calendar and we encourage everyone of all ages and abilities to sign up and join us at this incredible venue to help to raise money for a great cause."

Blue Skies are no stranger to fundraisers, as they organised Walkies for Wards in Lytham St Annes last week. 

Get your Christmas costumes ready for tomorrow's fabulous fundraisers! (Credit: Blue Skies)

Online registrations for both events are now closed, but you can sign up on the day if you want to get involved. 

And, of course, our amazing street team will be attending both events. So, if you'd like a photo with our iconic frame or just want to have a quick chat, make sure to say Hi!