Hundreds of Santas take part in Hereford charity dash

Friends Amelia, Dorian and Donna agreed it was a fun event

Hundreds of people have dressed as Father Christmas for a charity run through a city centre.

The annual Hereford Santa Run helps to raise thousands of pounds for St Michael's Hospice.

Runners could choose from a 3.1-mile (5km) or 1.55-mile (2.5km) route through the city and alongside the River Wye.

Participant Dorian Ward said it was "good to see so many Santas running" as it helps "to keep you going".

His friend Donna Thomas, who was taking part in her first organised run, said she had enjoyed it, but the end was difficult.

"Thank goodness I had my friends Dorian and Amelia helping me across the line otherwise I'd have stopped," she said.

Volunteers helped at the popular festive event while hundreds took to the streets

Debbie Davies from Wye Valley Runners was joined by her dog Bailey

Amelia Louth agreed it was fun.

"It was an amazing event," she said.

"It was great to see everyone so involved. I really loved it."

Organisers said the dash could be completed as a run, walk or on a push scooter and participants could also bring their dogs.

The event, which was fully booked, raised awareness and money that would make a "tangible difference to someone's life", the charity said.

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