Over 650 people put on their Santa suits to take part in Santa Fun Runs, in aid of Naomi House & Jacksplace.

The annual event returned to Winchester and Salisbury, plus appeared in Poole for the first time.

One month since the Santa Fun Runs and the fundraising event has raised over £37k which will support the vital work of the hospices.

Salisbury Santa Fun returned for its second year.

Runners donned their Santa suits and got involved in a cheery bit of yule-tide Zumba to get warmed up and ready for the 5k challenge.

Despite the freezing conditions the Christmas spirit and support for Naomi House & Jacksplace was clear.

Children and grown-ups alike raced through the streets of Salisbury, starting and ending by Salisbury Cathedral where runners were greeted with a shower of snow to complete their festive fun run.

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Naomi House & Jacksplace provide expert hospice care to life-limited and life-threatened children and young adults who have complex care needs.

They support more than 550 families across central southern England.

Charlotte Patrick, senior events fundraiser, said: “This year's Salisbury Fun Run was like no other, we had real snow!

“The festive 5k run will raise money for our hospices for children and young adults.

“This is our second Santa Fun Run in Salisbury and we’re proud that it’s become an important part of people’s Christmas traditions.

“I’ll look forward to seeing you all again next year.”

Registration is already open for the Salisbury Santa Fun Run 2023.

Sign up before Tuesday, January 31 and get 25 per cent off the registration fee - use the code SSFRSALE23 at checkout to get your discount.

The race can be signed up for by visiting naomihouse.org.uk/salisburysantafunrun.