The Great Christmas Fun Run 2026
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.
🎅 Run for the Children – Get Your Entry Fee Back!
Want to take part in the Great Christmas Fun Run 2026 and help children across Swansea Bay? We’ve got an extra reason to sign up!
💛 Raise £100 for Faith in Families and we’ll reimburse your entry fee!
🎄 How It Works
1️⃣ Sign up for the Great Christmas Fun Run and pay your entry fee.
2️⃣ Email us at contact@faithinfamilies.wales to join our reimbursement scheme.
3️⃣Raise at least £100 for Faith in Families.
Get your entry fee back once you’ve reached your fundraising target!
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 6th December 2026
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
Across Swansea Bay, children and families are facing poverty, crisis and trauma.
Your fundraising helps Faith in Families provide essential goods, safe spaces, child therapy and vital support to people struggling with the cost of living.
Your £100 could make a real difference to a local child.
🎅 Run for fun. Run for hope. Run for the children!
SIGN UP NOW – GREAT CHRISTMAS FUN RUN 2026!
🧦 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.
