Gorey Athletics Club & Pettitt's SuperValu Team Up For First Christmas Santa Dash

Gorey is set to get into the festive spirit with the launch of its first-ever 5K Santa Dash, taking place on Sunday, December 6th, at 9am.

Organised by Gorey Athletics Club in partnership with Pettitt's SuperValu, the event will start and finish at Gorey Civic Centre and is open to runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities.

The festive morning will feature music, fancy dress prizes and cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers, with Christmas jumpers and costumes encouraged.

It's the athletics club's first major event since its revival, with Race Director Conor Hogan hoping to bring the whole community together.

"We want the Santa Dash to be something the whole town can get involved in, whether that's running, walking, volunteering or cheering people on," he said.

Participants will receive a specially designed medal, with numbers limited to 500. A donation from the event's proceeds will also go to charity.

Families are welcome, with buggies, wheelchairs and dogs permitted, while a virtual entry option is also available.

Entries are now open, with further information available through Gorey Athletics Club.