In pictures: Santas brave rain for Glasgow charity run
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Runners await the start of the race in Glasgow city centre
Thousands of runners braved wind and rain to turn Glasgow red and white for the annual Santa Dash.
The 5km (3.1 miles) route starts and finishes in George Square. Participants have raised more than £350,000 since the inaugural event in 2006.

A sea of Santas could be seen from the top of St Vincent Street

The youngest participants were well wrapped up for the wet and chilly conditions

One Santa acknowledges the crowds

Unlike most road races the event is open to children as well as adults

Runners avoid the puddles as they head towards the finish line in George Square

This Santa paused for a picture outside the Gallery of Modern Art

These Santas forgot to bring their sleigh and had to catch the bus home after the race
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