Hundreds dressed up like the big man himself and took part in the Santa Dash at Dinton Park in Hurst this weekend.

The event took place on Saturday December 16 and this year marks the seventh year the race has been run by community members and surrounding areas. 

A spokesperson for Shredquarters Reading said: "Now in it's 7th year, the Dinton Santa Dash at Dinton Pastures Country Park is becoming an annual tradition with many families and is a great way to be active during the frantic festive season."

They continued: "We're very excited to have new sponsors for this year's event."

Attendees ran for First Days Children’s Charity and two pounds of every entry was donated directly to them.

This money will directly impact local children by providing a nice warm bed to sleep in this winter.

Every £120 raised will buy a complete bed for a child.