2024 Variety NT Santa Fun Run

Calling All Jolly Joggers and Walkers!

It's time to suit up in your Santa gear and join us for the annual Variety NT Santa Fun Run & Walk – now at a new location, Lake Alexander, East Point! On Sunday, 24 November, get ready for a SANTAsational morning filled with festive fun, fitness, and fundraising! Plus every registration will go into the prize draw to Win 2 x Flight Vouchers with Airnorth - to any of their Australian destinations! Just imagine where it could take you. We will be drawing the lucky winner out THIS SUNDAY 24th November. Thanks to sponsors, Airnorth for the awesome prize! 

What to Expect:

Run, walk, jog, stroll, dance, or Zumba alongside Santas, Elves, and Reindeer, all while helping raise funds and awareness for Variety the Children's Charity NT. This merry event will take you on an easy 2km course at East Point, and it’s perfect for all fitness levels.

Get into the festive spirit by dressing as Christmassy as possible! There are great prizes to be won, and proceeds from the event will go towards supporting children in need.

Event Highlights:

• Spot Prizes: Sleigh loads of prizes to be won (bib numbers drawn at 9:00 am).
• Raffle: Be sure to grab some lucky tickets for our amazing raffle!

Schedule:

• 6:30 am: Large carpark area opens
• 7:15 am: Zumba warm-up with the Top End Zumba Crew
• 7:30 am: Fun Run starts
• 8:00 am: Kids entertainment begins
• 9:00 am: Lucky Doors & Raffle Tickets Draw - Win two return flights kindly donated by Airnorth

Registration Fees:

• $30 per Adult (includes a Santa suit & Lucky Door Ticket)
• $10 per Child (includes a Christmas novelty & Lucky Door Ticket)
• $70 for a Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
• Team Registrations:
• $125 for a team of 5
• $200 for a team of 10
  Note: Please quote your team name when registering.

Important Information:

• The course is for prams and assisted mobility equipment only—please leave scooters, bikes, blades, and skates at home.
• Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed at the event.
• Santa Suits for adults and Christmas novelties for children can be collected from the Variety office at Harry’s Place, 1 Willeroo Street, Tiwi.  Please call ahead to arrange a pick-up time

Questions?

Call us at 0488 008 810 or email gm@varietynt.org.au.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you there for a festive and fun-filled morning!

Thanks to our event sponsors and volunteers

Also to: Justin Quintner as Santa, The Hon. Gerard Maley MLA: Member for Nelson, Federal Member for Soloman Luke Gosling MP, Member for Nightcliff Kat Mcnamara, Member for Spillett Lia Finocchiaro MLA, 7 CLP Elected Members Northern suburbs and Darwin

Volunteers: Rotary Club of Darwin South Inc for BBQ, Junior Police Rangers Land Association (JPR), Girl Guides Northern Territory Region, Sarah Passalick (MC) and of course, our Variety Volunteers, the Jolly Volly’s!