More than 100 Santas are expected to strip to their speedos and brave the Canberra cold on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin this weekend.
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In Sunday's 6500 Santa Speedo Shuffle in aid of Cystic Fibrosis ACT, competitors will run a course as many times as possible in 65 minutes.
Last-minute online entries are open until Saturday.
For those less daring, you can participate in a one-lap Dash for Cash around Lake Burley Griffin dressed as your favourite Christmas character.
The race will end with a special Christmas in July celebration at Commonwealth Park near Regatta Point.
The 6500 Santa Speedo Shuffle raises funds to support Canberrans living with cystic fibrosis.
The event helps Cystic Fibrosis ACT continue its mission to improve the quality of life for over 100 people with cystic fibrosis in Canberra and surrounding areas.
Head Santa for Cystic Fibrosis ACT, Heidi Prowse, said funds raised on the day would go towards providing practical support services that make a difference to the everyday lives of children and young adults in the ACT who are living with the debilitating disease.
Among them is Canberra girl 10-year-old Kate Daly who battles cystic fibrosis and also diabetes, as a result of the disease. She takes 40 pills a day, along with physiotherapy and insulin injections to combat the symptoms. Her mum Ellen Derrick, dad Laurie Daly and brother Miles will be running for her on Sunday.
"Management and treatment of Cystic Fibrosis is lifelong and relentless. CF patients can take up to 40 capsules daily to assist with digestion alone," Heidi said.
"This event allows us to deliver vital services such as equipment, nutritional supplements and sport and recreation grants that will help local families living with cystic fibrosis."
Head Santa Heidi said more than $117,000 had already been raised - surpassing hopes for $100,000 this year.
"It costs around $3,000 a month for additional treatment and medicines essential to everyday life. The money raised from this event really helps alleviate the strain on local families," she said.
All Santa's register for free. Teams can be up-to-six people and must raise a minimum of $2000 before 9am on the event day. Individual registrations for the one-lap Dash for Cash costs are $25 for adults or $12 for under 12s.
For further information or to register for the 6500 Santa Speedo Shuffle visit Cystic Fibrosis ACT's website or click here. You can also register on the day.
