Hotels near the Santa in the City London start
5K · London · Tue 8 Dec 2026
44 days to goEntries open
Evening race: the room links are for the night of the race, so you don't have to travel home late.
🎄 Southbank Centre Winter Market runs 2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027 (closed 25 and 31 Dec). Market details
See all hotels near the start →London · Tue 8 Dec – Wed 9 Dec · live prices on StandbyTripsSearches every hotel in the area for the night of the race. Single hotels often sell out on race night, so this is the quickest way to see what's still free.
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Straight-line distance from Paternoster Square, London. Prices and availability are shown live on StandbyTrips for Tue 8 Dec. If one is full, use the area search above.
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Race details
| Date | Tue 8 Dec 2026 (confirmed, checked 2026-10-24) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5K |
| Start | Paternoster Square, London |
| Finish | Not published on the page we checked |
| Entries | Registration open, £39.95 (page) |
| Notes | Evening event on 8, 9 and 10 Dec (7.15pm run). Santa suit included. |
| Official site | https://santainthecity.co.uk/ |
| Date source | https://santainthecity.co.uk/ |
Race-weekend rooms, every Monday
Upcoming UK races plus where there are still rooms near the start. Free, one email a week.