Santa has been spotted in training as the chief of Christmas prepares to lead a family fun event this year in Dundee.
The Santa Dash has been running for around four years now and attracts hundreds of budding Saint Nicholas’ who run, jog, or wheel their way around the city centre.
The closed road event creates an amazing spectacle with hundreds of white bearded friendly faces encouraging each other.
This year it will be held on Sunday December 4 and this year money raised will go towards Dundee Bairns, a children’s charity, supporting community projects in deprived communities.
Last year’s event saw hundreds get involved.
Event creates ‘festive spirit’
Garry Smith, events & ICT manager at organisers Leisure & Culture Dundee, said: “Christmas is a lovely time of year but it is also a difficult time for many, and we hope the sight of so many Santas in the city centre will help put everyone in the festive spirit.
“Whether running or walking, we encourage everyone to get involved. Dundee Bairns is an important charity in the city, and we want to raise as much as possible to support those most in need.”
Once signed up, Santas can collect their Christmas suits from Central Library or Dundee Ice Arena.
Children aged three to four will receive a Santa hat rather than a suit.
Starting in City Square, the 2km dash continues along the High Street to the Murraygate, and cuts along Panmure Street past the iconic landmark The McManus.
It then passes by DC Thomson HQ at Meadowside and along West Bell Street before circling down and along Ward Road.
It then goes towards Reform Street and the finishing line in front of City Square.
Genna Millar, Project Coordinator at Dundee Bairns, said: “We are absolutely over the moon to have been chosen as this year’s charity partner for such a fantastic family event which has the added bonus of helping us to raise support for the work we do in tackling poverty and inequality for children in Dundee.
“A huge thank you from us all for helping us to help Dundee’s Bairns.”
Registration begins at 9.30am on the day, with the event starting at 10.30am, and Santas will receive medals upon completing the route. Spot prizes will also be handed out on the day.
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