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.
5. Elves join the fun
Over 500 people took part in this year's Sheffield Santa Run Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
6. Family members wait in line to cheer on their own Santa
Runners pictured making their way round Sheffield's canal towpath with a little encouragement as they go Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
7. Santas carry on despite the wet ground underfoot
The colour red was in abundance at the Sheffield Santa Run 2019 Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
8. Elves dashing round the course to help Santa
It wasn't just Santa who made an appearance at the Sheffield Santa Run this year Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees