The countdown is on for Wolverhampton’s Santa Run which is back and set to be bigger than ever in 2023.

Tickets are now on sale for the 5k event that will take place at Wolverhampton’s West Park on Sunday 3 December.

It’s being held in aid of the Beacon Centre for the Blind, which has been supporting people with sight loss across Wolverhampton and the Black Country since 1875.

Everyone (including our four-legged doggy friends) can sign up to take part in the race, and participants can run or walk the course, the most important thing is to take it at your own pace.

All finishers will get a medal and can take their Santa suit home (or hat for children).  Dogs who take part will also get a festive bandana to say thank you for their fundraising efforts.

Beacon’s Supporter Engagement Manager Sophie Higgins said: “Our Santa Run is all about having fun, feeling festive and fundraising in aid of Beacon. Last year was a record-breaking event for us and we hope that 2023 will be even bigger!

It will be a Christmas morning to remember, and we hope people will join us to help ensure no one has to face sight loss alone.”

Tickets for the Santa Run are £11 for adults, £6 for children, and £3 for dogs. Runners who can raise £100 in sponsorship will also get their own Beacon tote bag.

Find out more and book your ticket on Beacon’s website, beaconvision.org.