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Skipton Santa Fun Run aims for record number of participants

Skipton Santa Fun Run 2021: Image from Stephen Garnett/Skipton Town Council

Organisers of this year's Great Skipton Santa Fun Run are hoping 2,000 people dressed as Father Christmas will take to the streets of the town for this year's event.

The 13th annual Skipton Santa Fun Run takes place on Sunday 27th November 2022, with the start and finish on Skipton High Street.

It's organised by the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven and supported by Skipton Town Council - and will be followed by a festive day in the town ahead of the Christmas lights switch-on event hosted by Rombalds Radio.

Last year's Santa Fun Run saw around 1,650 participants, raising a grand total of £47,600 from sponsorship for their chosen charities, including Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice which is one of the main beneficiaries.

Lead organiser Peter Ripley told Rombalds Radio breakfast: "Everything's on target - we just need a lot more runners. Sponsors are coming in now so hopefully it's going to work out well."

Once again there are two routes - a 5km course that takes in the town centre, canal towpath, Aireville Park and Skipton Woods, plus a 3km route that's suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and walkers.

Peter added: "At the first event, thirteen years ago, we managed to get around 400 runners. Three years ago we had 1,950 - our target again this year is 2,000.

"It is a fundraiser but the main incentive is to give the people of Skipton, particularly the kids, a lot of fun - that's why it's called a fun run. As long as people can get round the 5km track in under two hours then that's great. Last year of course we got snow and that made it even better - we didn't get one single complaint!"

Sign up to take part at skiptonsantafunrun.com

Listen to Peter Ripley from the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven talking to Rombalds Radio:

 

 

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