Sea of red at Santa fun run in Skegness

By Chrissie Redford

Published 8th Dec 2019, 19:26 BST

Updated 8th Dec 2019, 19:36 BST

There was a sea of red when hundreds of Santas pounded the foreshore in the annual Rotary Club of Skegness Christmas Fun Run.

The event was held in aid of local charities, including the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.

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. — 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. | jpimedia

placeholder image — 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. | jpimedia

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. — Santas gather outside the RNLI Lifeboat Station at the start of the run. Photo: Barry Robinson. | jpimedia

placeholder image — Santas gather outside the RNLI Lifeboat Station at the start of the run. Photo: Barry Robinson. | jpimedia

All received a medal at the finish line.