Ready, steady, ho ho ho! Market Rasen Rotary Santa fun run 2025

The Santa Run started and finished at the town’s Leisure Centre with a course leading around the town, with the support of Market Rasen Running Club.

The Rotary Club was also very grateful for the support given by the Leisure Centre. Numbers increased from last year with around 50 people taking part - walking, jogging, or running. “We didn’t mind how the course was completed,” said Rotarian David Mason.

Town Mayor, Jo Pilley set the red-suited runners off on their course, wishing them success as they left. When they returned Rotarians were on hand to serve a complementary warming cup of soup, to all participants – men, women, children and dogs.

The event was to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust, with entry money and the sale of some Santa suits going into the pot, as did further funds raised from the number board run at the Town Council's Christmas Market event the day before.

The prize winner was drawn by Councillor Stephen Bunney and was won by Liz Bell of Louth.

The hamper prize was provided by Tesco and David thanked the store’s Community Champion Amanda Gwyther for arranging that.

Altogether, £350 will be forwarded from Market Rasen Rotary to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

David said: “A worthwhile weekend’s activities. Thank you to all who supported in any way.”