Christmas Cracker 5K

The Christmas Cracker 5K is part of Run NL, Active NL's programme of community running events across North Lanarkshire.

"Start the festive season with a fun, family-friendly 5K! The Santa Dash is perfect for all ages and abilities, and every participant receives a Santa suit to wear during the race."

What to expect:

• 13 December 2026 at Palacerigg Country Park, Palacerigg Road, Cumbernauld
• Every runner is given a Santa suit to wear for the race, so no costume to find
• An official chip-timed event over 5k, through the woodland and moorland of a country park
• "Entry includes: Fruit, Water, Cereal bars, Festive Race T-shirt and Festive finisher Medal."
• "Fun way to get active and enjoy the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause!"
• It is one of the three races on Run NL's Jigsaw Series season pass, each giving a bespoke interlinking finisher's jigsaw medal
• Enquiries to the Active NL events team at [email protected]