This December, Chaos Karts is inviting Manchester to help “drive” Christmas all the way to the North Pole with the launch of Race to the North Pole, a month-long festive challenge where every lap completed on the venue’s Santa’s Sky-High Track contributes to a collective 2,530 mile journey from Manchester to the Arctic. 

Visitors can take to the wintry circuit, full of frosty corners, festive obstacles and immersive effects, with each lap added daily to the North Pole Tracker. Once the total distance is reached, Chaos Karts will donate £1 for every mile of the journey, totalling £2,530, to UK family charity Gingerbread, giving everyone who races a chance to take part in a meaningful Christmas challenge. 

The track will feature in every session throughout December, and guests can follow along with the city’s daily mileage progress on the attraction’s Instagram page @chaos.karts. Special milestones will be celebrated during the month, and whether visitors come once or return to try and beat their previous lap counts, every participant will help drive Manchester closer to the Arctic. 

Chaos Karts is the UK’s first live-action video game karting experience, combining real-world go-karting with virtual worlds, gamified power-ups and immersive visuals. This December, the venue is transforming into a festive wonderland, offering high-energy fun for families, friends and work groups. 

Neil Dolan, Managing Director of Little Lion Entertainment, said, “Christmas is all about bringing people together and creating memorable moments. Race to the North Pole is a fun and interactive way for Manchester to get involved in a shared festive challenge while supporting a wonderful cause. We can’t wait to see the city come together and reach the Arctic before Christmas.” 

Race to the North Pole runs throughout December at Chaos Karts, Lower Byrom Street, Manchester. Every lap counts towards the North Pole Tracker and once the distance to the Arctic has been completed, a charity donation will be made to Gingerbread. 

Follow @chaos.karts on social media for updates, tracker milestones and behind-the-scenes content.