Get ready to pull on your Santa suit, reindeer antlers, or festive fancy dress and join hundreds of supporters for the annual Christie Charity Festive Dash on Sunday 29 November 2026.
This year, The Christie Charity are bringing the Christmas cheer to Wythenshawe Park. Walk, jog, or run the 5K route – this Christmas cracker of an event promises festive fun and cheer, all while raising vital funds for The Christie.
The Christie Charity Festive Dash 2026 will raise money for our appeal to build a new scanning centre at The Christie. We urgently need to build a fit-for-purpose, modern scanning centre to give clinicians at The Christie access to the latest scanning technology. Advanced imaging allows experts to better understand the full extent of a patient’s disease, plan treatment more precisely, monitor progress and improve outcomes.
The new scanning centre will provide an enhanced space, improved patient experience and access to cutting-edge equipment. This will be capable of supporting research which will transform the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
What to expect
The Festive Dash is a family-friendly 5K route, perfect for all ages – and dogs are welcome! Dress to impress in your festive best and help us fill Wythenshawe Park with Santas, elves, reindeer, and snowmen.
On the day, you can look forward to:
The event village opens at 9.30am, giving you plenty of time to soak up the festive mood before the dash sets off at 10.30am. The village closes at 12pm, sending everyone home full of Christmas cheer.
What’s included
By joining Team Christie, you will get:
*Additional charges apply for Santa suits, while stocks last.
Secure your place at the Festive Dash on The Christie Charity website, and start your festive fundraising journey with Team Christie.
We encourage participants to aim to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship for this event.
Please read The Christie Charity Festive Dash terms and conditions before signing up to the event.