Photos of Naomi House and Jacksplace Santa Run 2025

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STREETS of Winchester were with filled with more than one thousand Santas as they all took part in a fun run for charity.

At 9am on December 7, the 16th annual Naomi House and Jacksplace Santa Fun Run took place, taking runners in a 5km loop from the Guildhall.

Enthusiasm! (Image: Stuart Martin)

The run aimed to raise £50,000, to provide a year of care for children and young people.

On the run! (Image: Stuart Martin)

Paul Morgan, director of fundraising at Naomi House, said: “It feels like we’ve been doing it forever. It’s magic, truly an event that’s grown and grown.

Running together! (Image: Stuart Martin)

“We as a charity support the most poorly people in our community. At Naomi House we have a facility that provides unique care. Jacksplace is the only young adult hospital in the South of England. It’s a special centre, it’s lovely.

On the course (Image: Stuart Martin)

“If you have a child or a young person that might quality for our care, get in touch.”

Happy to be Santa! (Image: Stuart Martin)

One keen participant, Ruth Morgan, said: “It’s such a wonderful cause, we love to support Naomi’s House, it reminds us about what’s important at Christmas and giving back to the community.

The Grinch making his way around the course (Image: Stuart Martin)

Click the photo at the top to see more snaps from the event.

All photos were taken by Stuart Martin.

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