The Great Christmas Fun Run
Join the Great Christmas Fun Run in Mumbles! Run, walk, or jog to support Faith in Families and help children across Swansea Bay this festive season.
Get ready for the most festive event of the year — the Great Christmas Fun Run is coming to Mumbles! Organised by Aspire x Events and proudly supporting Faith in Families, this is your chance to spread Christmas cheer while making a real difference to children and families living in poverty, crisis, and trauma across Swansea Bay.
Whether you’re running, walking, or dancing in your Santa suit, every step you take helps create a brighter Christmas for local families.
🎄 How to Take Part in the Christmas Fun Run
1️⃣ Enter the race: Register on Let’s Do This
2️⃣ Set up your fundraising page: Create your LocalGiving page
3️⃣ Share your link with friends, family, and colleagues — and help raise money for Faith in Families this Christmas.
This Christmas Fun Run is all about community, connection, and compassion — helping families who might otherwise face a cold, quiet Christmas without joy or hope.
🕒 Event Details
Date: Sunday 7th December 2025
Location: Oyster Wharf, Mumbles
Distances: 1k Kids Fun Run, 5k, and 10k
Dress code: The more festive, the better!
Timetable:
09:00 Registration opens
10:00 Kids 1k registration closes
10:15 5k & 10k registration closes
10:25 Kids race briefing
10:50 Main race briefing
11:00 5k & 10k start
13:00 Awards ceremony
🌊 The Route
The Christmas Fun Run takes place along the stunning Mumbles seafront promenade — flat, family-friendly, and full of festive spirit. The Kids 1k follows a safe out-and-back route, perfect for little legs and big smiles!
🎁 What’s Included
Festive medal for every finisher
Chip timing
Water stations and event facilities
A joyful, Christmas-themed atmosphere
💛 Why Run for Faith in Families
Every pound raised at this Christmas Fun Run goes towards Faith in Families — helping to:
Keep our Community Cwtches open, offering warmth, food, and friendship.
Fund child therapy and support to help children recover from trauma.
Stock Cwtch Mawr Multibank with essentials like coats, bedding, and toys.
Provide Christmas vouchers so parents can choose gifts for their children.
When you run for Faith in Families, you’re not just crossing a finish line — you’re helping a child feel safe, loved, and seen this Christmas.
🧦 Run, Fundraise, or Volunteer
Not a runner? You can still get involved! Join our volunteers on the day to help cheer, marshal, and make the event even more magical.
Email contact@faithinfamilies.wales to find out more.
🎅 Ready to Make Christmas Magical?
✨ Sign up today: Enter The Great Christmas Fun Run
✨ Start fundraising: Set up your LocalGiving page
Join the Christmas Fun Run and help Faith in Families bring warmth, joy, and hope to Swansea Bay this festive season.
