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Noah's Ark Reindeer Run 2023
THE REINDEER RUN IS BACK FOR REAL !!!
Saturday Evening
2nd December 2023
The Reindeer Run will return to Whitchurch for the 8th time, and this year it is back for REAL
This year is in aid of the wonderful The Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity.
❤ We plan to make it the BEST EVER !!
As you can imagine we are delighted to be back in Whitchurch Village, the home of the Reindeer Run, so be sure to bring your family & friends for a fabulous night of Traditional Festive Fun.
So why not join us to Run, Walk, Skip, or Dance 1 mile, whilst raising sponsorship for The Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity.
What can you EXPECT !
- Reindeer Run Merchandise & T-Shirt Collection - One Mile Reindeer Run
- Street Performers - Festive Food & Drink - Live Music Stage
- Santa & Mrs Claus - Elves & Pixies - Christmas Parade - Festive Finale
BREAKING NEWS
"Any donations, at the point of registration, will be doubled through the Big Give Christmas Challenge." That's motivation £ :)
You can also donate via their Just Giving page
"Here at the Noah’s Ark Charity we believe passionately that all children in Wales should get the best possible hospital care. Our mission is to create brighter todays and better tomorrows, ensuring the best outcome and experience possible for the children of Wales. Every year 73,000 children, from across Wales, receive specialist and life-saving treatment at the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff Working in partnership with our hospital colleagues, we respond to the needs of both frontline staff and families.
We fund cutting edge equipment and facilities through our grant making scheme and run appeals to raise funds for specific things like the neonatal intensive care unit. Our 'Here for You' Appeal is raising funds for a much needed emotional support services for children and families within the hospital.
We would love to see the whole community helping us raise £15,000 through the Reindeer Run - every pound will make an incredible difference!"
Everybody who enters can receive the much cherished Reindeer Run Limited Edition T-Shirt¤ which can be collected from the Reindeer Run Festive HQ on Sat 2nd December.
It will feature the names of all those who have entered this year .......so yes that's you !*
- Reindeer Run Collected Entry
You Collect your Reindeer Run Pack on Saturday 2nd December from Festive Event HQ on Merthyr Road, Whitchurch Village, Cardiff CF14 1XQ. - Reindeer Run Optional Postal Entry - FOR VIRTUAL REINDEER RUNNERS ONLY
(15% Discount on multiple entry) Your Reindeer Run T-shirt (does NOT include Antlers & Flashing Nose) is posted to you on Monday 4th December 2023 Ready for you to do your very own Reindeer Run, where ever and when ever you wish !.
VERY IMPORTANT
- ALL UNDER 11yrs MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYING ADULT
- ONLY THOSE ENTERED INTO THE REINDEER RUN CAN TAKE PART IN THE ONE MILE FUN RUN.
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
This year entry fees are subsidised by our wonderful supporting partners from your local community, to encourage entry and maximise fundraising opportunities for The Noah's Ark Charity.
A BIG THANK YOU TO THEM
Proudly Supported by JAMES & JENKINS GARAGES / WHITCHURCH BUILDERS SUPPLIES
*The Fun Run entry fee covers the event infrastructure, administration, organisation and run apparel.*
*The The Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity will benefit from all Participants' Sponsorship raised for the event.*
IT'S A FESTIVE FUN EVENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
REINDEER RUN PROGRAMME OF EVENTS COMING SOON !!!
We would love you to send us videos and pictures of your Reindeer Run to
It could make you famous !!
If you haven't entered the Reindeer Run previously, we would be delighted if you would consider doing so this year to show your support for this much loved community event.
Festive Event HQ Address: For T-Shirt Collection
Merthyr Road, Whitchurch Village, Cardiff CF14 1XQ
*All registration fees are final and non-refundable. However, we will allow participants to transfer their entry to another person until Fri 10th Nov 2023 (After this time it will NOT be possible)*
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Supporting Partners
The Reindeer Run is proudly supported by a number of local businesses.
We depend on our supporting partners to enable us to deliver this fantastic event; so please thank them for their support.
We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to them all!
A special thank you goes out to ALL the local businesses, volunteers, sellers, humpers, drivers, musicians, performers and all the good people who make the event what it is!
SUPPORT OUR EVENT, SUPPORT OUR VILLAGE
By doing so you are helping ensure the event continues THANKS!
Reindeer Run T-Shirt
FREE T-Shirt for each runner printed with the names of all runners
The 1 Mile Course
A 1 Mile Fun Run on closed roads through the centre of Whitchurch
Timetable Of Events
The Fun starts at 17:00 & Run starts at 19:30
One Mile Fun Run - Christmas Parade - Street Performers - Live Music - Street Food Festival - Festive Finale
- 09:00 = Registration & T-Shirt Collection Opens
On the Night we have a fun packed programme including...
- 15:00 = Road Closes
- 17:00 = WE OPEN - Main Event Area Opens - Welcome!
- 17:00 = Festive Street Food & Craft Stalls Open
- 17:00 = Live Music Starts
- 17:30 = The Melody Makers Choir (Main Stage)
- 18:00 = Street Entertainers
- 18.00 = The London Belles (Main Stage)
- 18:35 = The Melody Makers Choir (Main Stage)
- 19:00 = JUGGLING INFERNO - Main Street
- 19:20 = Pre-Run Warm Up with ProFitness (Main Stage)
- 19:25 = Final Call To Start Line
- 19:25 = Celebrity Starters interviewed
- 19:30 = BANG !! - Reindeer Run Starts (Sue Charles BBC Wales)
- 19:35 = The Big What !? Band (Main Stage)
- 19:45 = Christmas Parade Starts (following last runner)
- 19:50 = Santa & Reindeer Run Parade Arrives In Village at Finish Line Area
- 20:00 = Santa & Helpers Grotto Opens
- 20:25 = The London Belles (Main Stage)
- 21:15 = The Big What !? Band (Main Stage)
- 22:00 = Festive Finale - Encore - Thank You!
Event Day Procedure
The Reindeer Run HQ will be located outside Barclays Bank CF14 1QX in the centre of the Village and will be clearly signposted.
VERY IMPORTANT - YOU MUST WEAR THE T-SHIRT TO START THE EVENT.
The Reindeer Run starts at 19:30.
Registration closes an hour earlier at 18:30.
ENTRY FEE
What your entry fee covers and how you can help raise funds for The Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales
ENTRY FORM
Details about how to enter
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Event Organiser
The Whitchurch Reindeer Run is organised by K & M Sports Events
| Entry Closes 26th November 23:00 | Entry Fee± |
| Standard Entry (Collect T-Shirt at the run) |
£15.00± |
| Children Under 16 (Collect T-Shirt at the run) |
£12.00± |
| N.B. For Legal Reasons, ALL Children Under 11 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult, that has also paid to enter and run themselves. |
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| Children Under 5 (alternative) ¤ excludes T-Shirt, but does include RR Antlers & Nose |
£5.00± |
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Reindeer Run Optional Postal Entry FOR VIRTUAL REINDEER RUNNERS ONLY (15% Discount on multiple entry) This is NOT an entry fee for the Whitchurch Reindeer Run; |
Up To £20.00**± |
± = Plus a Platform Processing Fee
Reindeer Run Collected Entry
You Collect your Reindeer Run Pack on Saturday 2nd December from Festive Event HQ, Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 1XQ
ONLY THOSE ENTERED INTO THE REINDEER RUN CAN TAKE PART IN THE ONE MILE FUN RUN
Your email address will also receive our newsletter.
ALL registration fees are final and non-refundable. However, we will allow participants to transfer their entry to another person until Friday 17th November 2023 (After this time it will NOT be possible, so please do not ask)