We were absolutely jingle-belled to sponsor the spectacular Santa-Stour River Run this year!

On Sunday, December 15, a merry brigade of 170 running Santas took off along the riverbank in Wimborne.

The weather decided to play nice, serving up a lovely mild day that made us all question our decision to dress as giant red marshmallows.

The event kicked off at Wimborne Town Football Club, where participants could choose between a 5K or a 2.5K run — perfect for those who have made “I’ll start exercising in January” their New Year’s resolution. After their heroic dash, they were treated to drinks and mince pies. Meanwhile, cars on the A31 were beeping like crazy, probably trying to figure out if they’d accidentally wandered into Santa's sleigh traffic!

And the best part? They raised nearly £2000 for charity, proving yet again that you can spread holiday cheer and get your cardio in all at once.

Well Done to all the Santas — you’ve sleighed it!