Welcome to Reindeer Rush, the virtual challenge where you can raise money, have fun and stay fit this festive season.

After a touring the UK, Santa's reindeers have got themselves stuck in Manchester. With no magic dust left they need your help to get them home!

Run, walk or cycle to rack up the miles, and together with your team (and a little Christmas magic) power your reindeer though the 1300 miles to lapland in time Christmas!

With prizes for the Highest Fundraisers and the furthest travelled it's a real race to the festive finish line!

How it works

• Sign up to reindeer rush for £5 and join one of the 8 reindeer teams
• We'll send you a fundraising pack with instructions on joining your team and setting up your fundraising page so you can start fundraising
• Link your fundraising page to a popular tracking app or track your miles manually. In a team of 15 you should aim to complete 86 miles.
• The distance you travel will be added to your team to boost your reindeer towards lapland
• Remember to encourage other people to sign up to your team - the more people in your team, the less miles you need to complete!
• As a team complete the 1300 miles to lapland to get your reindeer across the finish line
• Sit back and rest in in the knowledge that Santa will be able to fly his sleigh this Christmas

FAQ's

I want to join Reindeer Rush but I am on my own, do I need to join a team?

Yes, you need to choose a reindeer team to join if you want to take part in Reindeer Rush. Don't worry if you don't know anybody, that's part of the fun! Once you sign up, you will be invited to our Reindeer Rush Facebook Group where you can get to know your team members.

How many miles do I need to complete?

In a team of 15 you need to aim for 86 miles each, that can be made up by running, walking or cycling. But don't worry if you feel you can't reach that, remember you are playing as a team, so your strength may be fundraising where another member may storm through the miles in no time!

I want to join with my friends and family, which team should be choose?

That is up to you, you could choose to join one team and all contribute to your teams overall targets, or you could split into different teams and compete against each other for a bit of festive competition!

Do I need to fundraise to take part in Reindeer Rush?

Yes, we ask that all participants aim to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship. But don't worry there are plenty of ways you can gain donations, and with our helpful fundraising pack you will be on our way to the £100 in no time!

How long does Reindeer Rush last?

With billions of presents to load, Santa' reindeers are on a tight schedule. So here's the deadlines.

• 1st November - Registration Opens
• 15th November - Registration Closes
• 6th December - Run Closes
• 13th December - Fundraising Closes
• 14th December - winners are announced

That means if you sign up to Reindeer Rush on the 1st November you have 5 week to complete the challenge, and 6 weeks to raise as much money as you can! So don't delay, sign up today!

What happens if my team reach the 1300 miles?

Don't stop! Reindeer Rush is designed to help you keep fit and have a jolly time over the festive period. There are also prizes for the farthest travelled Reindeer and the individuals who travel the furthest, so keep racking up those miles!

How do I track my miles?

You can link your fundraising page to a popular tracking app, or you can track you miles manually. However you choose to clock up the miles, we just ask that you choose to be honest and no shaking those pedometers! You don't want to end up on Santa's naughty list!

Our Sponsors

We want to say a huge thank you to all of our sponsors who have made Reindeer Rush possible! Their contribution ensures that every penny you raise will go directly towards Childhood Cancer Research.

Our incredible sponsors include: Avient, Morson Group, Surge Building Services, Nabarro Poole, Manchester Steel Supplies and Cobleys Solicitors.