Liverpool Santa Dash facts for kids
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The Liverpool Santa Dash is a super fun event that happens every year in early December. It's a 5-kilometer (about 3.1 miles) run right through the heart of Liverpool City Centre in England. The best part? Everyone dresses up as Santa Claus! It's a huge, festive gathering that tries to set a new Guinness World Record for the biggest Santa fun run, often competing with a similar event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As of December 2016, the Liverpool Santa Dash actually held the world record for the largest Santa fun run!
What is the Santa Dash?
The Santa Dash is a special kind of race called a "fun run." This means it's not really about who finishes first. Instead, it's about having a great time and enjoying the festive spirit. People of all ages and fitness levels can join in. It's a fantastic way to get active and celebrate the holiday season with thousands of other Santas!
The Santa Dash Course
The route for the Liverpool Santa Dash is really exciting. It usually begins right by the city's waterfront. This area is famous for its beautiful buildings, like the Three Graces. From there, the Santas run through the busy city centre. They then head up towards the Churchill Way flyover. The finish line is usually right outside the grand Liverpool Town Hall. It's a great way to see some of Liverpool's most famous landmarks while having fun.
