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.
9. Santa in great spirits
The Sheffield Santa Run has the festive spirit at its core Photo: Scott Merrylees
10. Hundreds of Santas descend onto Sheffield's canal towpath
Santas lined up ready to head off on Saturday morning Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
11. Santas near the finish line
Runners pictured nearing the finish line at this year's Sheffield Santa Run Photo: Sheffield Santa Run 2019. Picture Scott Merrylees
12. Runners make a dash around the canal towpath
Sheffield's canal towpath was a sea of red and white on Saturday morning Photo: Scott Merrylees