Billed as a seasonably scarlet spectacle to warm even the coldest cockles of Scrooges' hearts, all participants of the annual event are given a Santa hat to wear as they run around Sheffield’s canal towpath to raise money for charity. Santa himself started the race in his sleigh and handed out free gifts to all the children.
1. Santas out on the family fun run
It was all smiles for hundreds of Santas who took part in the annual Sheffield Santa Run Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
2. Santas of all ages getting into the spirit
The Sheffield Santa Run is described as "totally family friendly, wheelchair friendly and pram friendly events; there is no time limit and it is enormous fun.” Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
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3. Runners get a free festive personalised t-shirt, santa hat, medal, mince pies and celebratory glass of fizz at the finish line
Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
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4. Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees Photo: Massed start in which the Santas could choose to run or walk either 5 or 10k