The Big Leeds Santa Dash returns to city centre for Christmas 2019: Here's how you can get involved

The annual event, now in its 13th year, sees hundreds of local people dressed as Santa dashing a fun route through the city centre with their friends and family, all collecting sponsorship for the Moortown-based hospice.

The event will take place on Sunday, December 15, starting at 9.30am on Albion Place near to WH Smiths.

St Gemma’s Hospice event manager Pete Watson said the Dash is a fantastic Christmassy event for adults and children of all ages and abilities.

"‘We are proud to be hosting this special event once again, and it really does get bigger and better each year," he said. "We’ve already had an unprecedented response this year, with over 600 people already signed up to take part and hundreds more expected."

Mr Watson added: "All the participants raise sponsorship by taking part in this event - this enables St Gemma’s to continue providing the best possible care and quality of life for local people living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses, free of charge."

You can register online and your entry fee includes a Santa suit, finisher medal and refreshments. Visit: st-gemma.co.uk/santadash