Sea of red at Santa fun run in Skegness
There was a sea of red when hundreds of Santas pounded the foreshore in the annual Rotary Club of Skegness Christmas Fun Run.
By Chrissie Redford
Published 8th Dec 2019, 19:26 BST
Updated 8th Dec 2019, 19:36 BST
Mayor of Skegness Coun Mark Dannatt with the Jolly Fisherman and Town Crier Steve O'Dare at the Santa Fun Run in Skegness. Photo: Barry Robinson. The event was held in aid of local charities, including the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.
Runners were given a Santa costume to take part as part of their entry fee and the course was around 5k, up and down the seafront.
Families took part and even dogs took part in fancy dress with their owners.
Santas gather outside the RNLI Lifeboat Station at the start of the run. Photo: Barry Robinson.All received a medal at the finish line.
Competitors in the Santa Fun Run in Skegness. Photo Barry Robinson.And they are off. Santas in the Fun Run in Skegness. Photo: Barry Robinson.Heading home. Santas complete the fun run. Photo: Barry Robinson.'I did it': Santas head for the finish line. Photo: Barry Robinson.Dogs in fancy dress were among the runners. Photo: Barry Robinson