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Join Team Cats for London’s most festive and most iconic Santa Run

  • 2 - 4 Dec 2025
  • Paternoster Square, London
  • £10 registration fee
  • £75 sponsorship commitment

Looking for a fun and festive way to help cats? Take on the Santa in the City 4k run this December. You'll get a five piece Santa suit to wear as you run, and a medal to celebrate your festive achievement!

Perfect for new or experienced runners, you can run, walk or jog the 4k loop, starting and finishing by the majestic St Paul's Cathedral.

Join our team and get into the Christmas spirit - all while having and fun and helping cats!

Sign up now!

How much do I have to raise?

For this 4k run there is a registration fee of £10 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £75 to go towards helping the cats and kittens in our care.

When can I take part? 

Choose from 2nd, 3rd or 4th December and join hundreds of other Santas to come together across London!

Register for your chosen date
How we'll support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way, from sign-up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:

  • dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and offer personalised fundraising advice
  • a jam-packed Fundraising Handbook containing downloadable resources, tips, advice and inspiring stories from previous Cat Champions!
  • branded technical vest or t-shirt to wear with pride during training and on event day
  • access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange training and fundraising ideas and advice, and share your cutest cat photos!
  • stories about the cats you’re helping, and even the chance to visit your local Cats Protection, to see firsthand the impact your fundraising will make
How we're helping cats in your community

We help an estimated 157,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 185 volunteer teams and 32 cat centres. We also provide an array of cat care information and support, promote the benefits of neutering, and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care. 

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats in your chosen area. 

Get in touch

If you have any questions, check out our frequently asked questions page.

Alternatively, reach out to our friendly Events team on 01825 741 960 or email events@cats.org.uk.

You can be a cat champion! Join Team Cats and start making an impact today.

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