Monday 8 December 2014

Santa dash: Thousands take part in Victoria Park festive fun run

Santa run in Victoria Park

More than 3,000 people donned Santa suits for the charity dash
Up to 3,300 people dressed as Father Christmas have taken part in a charity dash in east London to raise funds for charity.
The festive runners donned Santa suits to complete either a 5km or 10km fun run round Victoria Park on Sunday.
The event was hosted by the Winterville attraction which runs from 2 December until New Year's Day.
Charities that stand to benefit from dash include Great Ormond Street Hospital and William Wilberforce Trust.
Victoria Park Santa dash
The festive participants could take part in either a 5km or 10km race
Marcus Weedon, of Winterville, said: "Santa was out in force today as thousands took to London's Victoria Park for the brilliant annual charity Santa's Run to raise money for William Wilberforce Trust and Winterville.
"We will be raising a glass of mulled wine to toast the inspiring and great-spirited runners."
Runner dressed as Father Christmas in Victoria Park