Talk about a Hills tradition! For over 40 years now, volunteers have been spreading joy throughout the Hills on their annual Santa Runs. This is a fabulous event that brings neighbours together and it’s the perfect way to say thanks and offer a small donation if the firies are collecting. It all starts this weekend! Here’s a summary of what’s on in the Hills. Enjoy!
- Rouse Hill Fire Brigade Santa Run – Saturday 20 December
- Box Hill Nelson Brigade – Saturday 20 December
- Westleigh Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run – Sunday 21 December
- Dural Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run – Sunday 21 December
- Galston Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run – Sunday 21 December
- Baulkham Hills Santa Run (The Hills SES) – 24 December
- Castle Hill Santa Run (The Hills SES) – 24 December
- Kellyville Santa Run (The Hills SES) – 24 December
- Cherrybrook Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run – 24 December
- Glenorie Village Santa Run (Glenorie and Hillside Rural Fire Brigade) – 24 December
- Santa’s Sleigh Run North Rocks (Carlingford Rotary Club) – 24 December
Rouse Hill Santa Run
Announced to be held on Saturday 20 December. Route yet to be released for 2025 – 2024 SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS: Commences at 1.15pm. It’s a big one. The run covers 7 areas.
Box Hill Nelson Brigade
Saturday 20 December. Last year commenced at 2pm. It’s another big one. The run also covers 7 areas. Below is last years maps.
Approx 2pm: Nelson
Approx 3pm: Box Hill
Approx 3.45pm: Box Hill
Approx 4.30pm: Box Hill
Approx 5pm: Maraylya
Approx 5.30pm: Gables
Approx 6pm: Gables with a Santa Stop at Slidey Park
Approx 7pm: Box Hill with a Santa Stop at Ceres Way Reserve
Westleigh Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run
The Westleigh RFS Annual Santa Run. Sunday 21 December from 8.30am. The route commences from Warrigal Drive, Westleigh at 8.30am and visiting Westleigh and parts of Thornleigh and Normanhurst. See map below.
Dural Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run
Dural Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their Santa run on Sunday 21 December. Santa will stop at St Jude’s Terrace at 3:40pm and then follow the map below. Santa will have a final meet and greet at The Vicar at 5.30pm
Galston Rural Fire Brigade
Santa’s Schedule is yet to be released. This was the schedule for 2024:
START: 3pm – commence from Galston Fire Brigade.
- Johnson Rd, Lackenwood Cres, Hansen Ave & Hakea Cres
- Sylvan St, Devon Place, Forest Pl, Glen St & The Glade
- Gardiner, Martin Rd, Nancy Place
- The Galston Club (In the Playground Outside)
Hills SES Santa Run
The Hills SES are yet to release their routes for 2025 but here are the 2023 routes for reference.
Baulkham Hills – 24 December from 6pm
Kellyville – 24 December from 6pm
Castle Hill – 24 December from 6pm
Cherrybrook Rural Fire Brigade Santa Run
Starts at 5pm Cherrybrook RFS Station on Christmas Eve 24 December. See the map below or head to their website for more details.
Glenorie Village Santa Run
Usually starts at the top of Timaru St at 4pm on Christmas Eve, 24 December. Follow the Facebook page for more details.
For reference, this is the route for 2022. Expect some changes as Middle Dural are joining in this year.
Santa’s Sleigh Run, North Rocks
Santa’s Sleigh Run in North Rocks is bought to us by the Carlingford Rotary Club. They split the suburb into East and West and kick off the run at 4.30pm on Christmas Eve 24 December. Follow their Facebook page for more details.
