Ashton Gate hosts a fabulously festive fun run! Children’s Hospice South West’s spectacular Santas on the Run Goes Freestyle returned to Bristol at the weekend but at a brand new venue – Ashton Gate Stadium.
Santa suits weren’t provided this year to help reduce the impact on the environment, instead a freestyle element was introduced asking participants to be as creative as they’d like with their own festive costumes – and Nearly 400 people took part in the festive 2k they didn’t disappoint - there were elves, fun run in support of the charity’s Charlton grinches, penguins and snowmen running Farm children’s hospice in Wraxall on Sunday around the stadium! 5 December. Kayley said: “It was a brilliant festive family After being held virtually last year due to the day out – the perfect way to get everyone in pandemic, organisers were delighted to see the mood for Christmas and help raise thousupporters back in-person helping them to sands of pounds for Charlton Farm.” raise some Christmas cheer in their festive gear! If you missed out on this event, but would still to take part in Santas on the Run Goes Free“Our supporters did us proud during the pan- style in your own way, please visit www.chsw. demic, raising thousands of pounds across org.uk/virtualsantas for more information. the region by taking part in virtual Santa runs with their families and friends at home,” said Santas on the Run Goes Freestyle was kindly CHSW Event Fundraiser Kayley Waller. sponsored by The Exeter. “But it was amazing to come together again and experience the atmosphere of an in-person event. There were a whole host of people making the day one to remember, including choirs, drummers and festive characters, and participants were thrilled to be able to run along the edge of the pitch at Ashton Gate!”
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