Santa Dash Glasgow 2025: Full list of road closures as thousands of Santas take to the streets
The annual event will take place on December 7.
Thousands of Santas are set to spill into the streets of Scotland’s biggest city to take part in a charity fun run.
Yes, you guessed it - Glasgow's Santa Dash is returning for another year with almost 4,000 people set to take part in the festive 5k in the city centre.
Since it first hit the streets in 2006, the Santa Dash has raised more than £400,000 for various charities and is now a firm favourite in the city's festive events calendar.
Anyone wishing to take part is encouraged to embrace their festive spirit, with a special prize awarded to the best-dressed Santa.
Funds raised from the Glasgow Santa Dash will go directly towards supporting Beatson Cancer Charity’s range of services, from patient care to wellbeing support and ground-breaking cancer research.
What date is the 2025 Santa Dash in Glasgow?
The Glasgow Santa Dash takes place on Sunday, December 7 in Glasgow.
What time does the Santa Dash start?
The Santa Dash will start at 9.30am Glasgow Green.
Which roads in Glasgow will closed during the 2025 Santa Dash?
Prohibition of vehicle movements 06:00 hours to 13:00 hours on the 7 December 2025
Arcadia Street for its full length
Ballater Street between Crown Street and Kings Drive
Crown Street between Ballater Street and Clyde Street
Greendyke Street between London Road and Charlotte Street
Greendyke Street between Turnbull Street and Saltmarket
Jocelyn Square between St Margarets Place and Saltmarket
Kings Drive for its full length
Saltmarket between Clyde Street and Steel Street
Saltmarket between Gallowgate and Steel Street (southbound only)
Templeton Street between Arcadia Street and the Doulton Fountain
The Green between Kings Drive and Arcadia Street
West Carriageway (Glasgow Green)
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading by all vehicles from 15:00 hours on the 6 December 2025 until 13:00 hours on the 7 December 2025
Arcadia Street for its full length
Ballater Street between Crown Street and Kings Drive
Crown Street between Ballater Street and Clyde Street
Greendyke Street between London Road and Charlotte Street
Greendyke Street between Turnbull Street and Saltmarket
Jocelyn Square between St Margarets Place and Saltmarket
Kings Drive for its full length
Saltmarket between Clyde Street and Steel Street
Saltmarket between Gallowgate and Steel Street (southbound only)
Templeton Street between Arcadia Street and the Doulton Fountain
The Green between Kings Drive and Arcadia Street
West Carriageway (Glasgow Green)
Participants with small children, buggies, prams, scooters or dogs must start the race in Wave 4.
Dog owners are asked to ensure they have provisions to pick up any dog mess.
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