Event Profile

2023 Noahs Ark Reindeer Run

02 December 2023

THE REINDEER RUN IS BACK for REAL !!!

SATURDAY 2nd December 2023

The Reindeer Run will return to Whitchurch for the eighth time, and this year it is back for REAL.

Proudly Supported by JAMES & JENKINS GARAGES / WHITCHURCH BUILDERS SUPPLIES

This year in aid of the wonderful The Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity ❤ We plan to make it the BEST EVER !!

As you can imagine we are delighted to be back in Whitchurch Village, the home of the Reindeer Run, so be sure to bring your family & friends for a fabulous night of Traditional Festive Fun.

What can you EXPECT !

Reindeer Run Merchandise & T-Shirt Collection - One Mile Reindeer Run

Street Performers - Festive Food & Drink - Live Music Stage

Santa & Mrs Claus - Elves & Pixies - Christmas Parade - Festive Finale

BREAKING NEWS - "Any donations, at the point of registration, will be doubled through the Big Give Christmas Challenge." That's motivation £ :)

So why not join us to Run, Walk, Skip, or Dance 1 mile, whilst raising sponsorship for Noah's Ark Charity you can also donate at Noah's Ark Reindeer Run 2023 - Just Giving

"Here at the Noah’s Ark Charity we believe passionately that all children in Wales should get the best possible hospital care. Our mission is to create brighter todays and better tomorrows, ensuring the best outcome and experience possible for the children of Wales. Every year 73,000 children, from across Wales, receive specialist and life-saving treatment at the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff.

Working in partnership with our hospital colleagues, we respond to the needs of both frontline staff and families. We fund cutting edge equipment and facilities through our grant making scheme and run appeals to raise funds for specific things like the neonatal intensive care unit. Our Here for You Appeal is raising funds for a much needed emotional support services for children and families within the hospital. We would love to see the whole community helping us raise £15,000 through the Reindeer Run - every pound will make an incredible difference!'

Lucy Jones, Fundraising Development Manager.

Everybody who enters will receive the much cherished Reindeer Run Limited Edition Names T-Shirt

Plus a set of Reindeer Run Antlers & Flashing Nose (*collected entries only) ....... So we can see you in the dark !!

*Postal option available for those who cannot attend on the day - Dispatched on Monday 4th Dec 2023

REINDEER RUN ENTRY OPTIONS

1. *Reindeer Run Collected Entry - You Collect your Reindeer Run Pack on Saturday 2nd December from Festive Event HQ, Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 1XQ

2. Reindeer Run Optional Postal Entry - FOR VIRTUAL REINDEER RUNNERS ONLY (15% Discount on multiple entry) Your Reindeer Run T-shirt (does NOT include Antlers & Flashing Nose) is posted to you on Monday 4th December 2023 Ready for you to do your very own Reindeer Run, where ever and when ever you wish !

*VERY IMPORTANT

*ALL UNDER 11yrs MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYING ADULT

*ONLY THOSE ENTERED INTO THE REINDEER RUN CAN TAKE PART IN THE ONE MILE FUN RUN

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

This year entry fees are subsidised by our wonderful supporting partners from your local community, to encourage entry and maximise fundraising opportunities for The Noah's Ark Charity. A BIG THANK YOU TO THEM

*The cost of the Reindeer Run Entry covers the event infrastructure, administration, organisation, entertainment and run apparel.

*The Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity benefits from all participants' sponsorship raised for the event.

For more information about the event, please visit the event website here: www.Reindeer-Run.co.uk

We would love you to send us videos and pictures of your Reindeer Run to support@reindeer-run.co.uk for us to share through all the Reindeer Run social media outlets.

It could make you famous !!

If you haven't entered the Reindeer Run previously, we would be delighted if you would consider doing so this year to show your support for this much loved community event.

"IT'S A FESTIVE FUN EVENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY"

REINDEER RUN PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

9.00 AM - REGISTRATION & T-SHIRT COLLECTION OPENS

5.00 PM - MAIN EVENT AREA OPENS

5.00 PM - FESTIVE STREET FOOD & CRAFT STALLS OPEN

5.30 PM - THE MELODY MAKERS CHOIR (Main Stage)

6.00PM - STREET ENTERTAINERS

6.00 PM - THE LONDON BELLES (Main Stage)

6.35 PM - THE MELODY MAKERS CHOIR (Main Stage)

7.00 PM - JUGGLING INFERNO

7.20 PM - PROFITNESS (RR Warm Up - Main Stage)

7.25 PM - FINAL CALL TO START LINE
7.30 PM - RACE START (Sue Charles BBC Wales )

7.35 PM - THE BIG WHAT !? BAND (Main Stage)

7.45 PM - SANTA & REINDEER RUN PARADE ARRIVES IN VILLAGE

8.00 PM - SANTA & HELPERS GROTTO OPENS

8.25 PM - THE LONDON BELLES (Main Stage)

9.15 PM - THE BIG WHAT !? BAND (Main Stage)

10.00 PM - FESTIVE FINALE - ENCORE

Don't forget !! Community Carol Singing outside St Mary's Church from 6.00PM

Cathays Brass outside The Earl Haig Club during the evening

Karaoke in The Plough from 8.30PM

Live Music in The Royal Oak from 9.00PM

Many Thanks for the support of all the local businesses and community who help make this happen

NADOLIG LLAWEN - MERRY CHRISTMAS

TEAM RR

*All registration fees are final and non-refundable. However, we will allow participants to transfer their entry to another person until Fri 12th Nov 2023 (After this time it will NOT be possible)

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