Sunday 14th December 2025
Location: Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny
The Kilkenny Santa Run is back on December 14th , and it’s going to be our merriest one yet!
🎄 Join the fun, spread the cheer, and support a great cause — St. Vincent de Paul.
Every step you take helps bring joy and warmth to families in need. 💕

oin us on Sunday 14th December 2025 at the beautiful Castle Park in Kilkenny City for the 16th Annual Charity Santa Family Fun Run.
Santa’s unite for a great cause!

Dig out your Santa suit and get warmed up for a winter morning run in the beautiful Castle Park. The family fun run will take place on Sunday the 14th December 2025 at 11 am. There will be a 2km and 5km option to allow all ages to participate. Both are buggy and dog friendly. There will be prizes for top finishers and a free medal for all children.

Most importantly, dress to impress in all your Santa, reindeer and elves outfits. As top prizes will go for best dressed family, person and dog. All proceeds go to St Vincent De Paul.

Santa hats, t-shirts and Santa outfits will be for sale on the morning of the event.

Term & Conditions: The event course will remain open to the public so be aware of pedestrians, cyclists and pets etc. Parts of the course are unpaved so proceed at a speed that is safe for your own abilities. Entering this event is deemed as acceptance and acknowledge that the event organisers shall not be liable for personal injury, loss or damage and death as a consequence of my participation in the Kilkenny Santa Charity Fun Run.
Organisers Website

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