Pictures: St Michael's Hospice Santa Run in Hereford

Around 250 people of all ages donned a red and white suit before dashing through the city centre, choosing from a 5k or 2.5k route.

St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

The event is expected to raise around £7,500 for Bartestree-based St Michael's Hospice which provides palliative and end-of-life care across Herefordshire and beyond.

St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

"Seeing hundreds of Santas running through the streets of Hereford cannot fail to make you feel Christmassy," said the Hospice's events and community fundraising manager Matt Ashcroft.

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St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

"Santa Run is such a popular event, and I'd like to thank everyone who took part, sponsored our Santas, and gave up their time to volunteer on the day."

St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

Money raised goes straight back to the hospice, which relies on the community to fund most of its care and support.

St Michael's Hospice Santa Run 2022. Picture: Joseph Nobile

For more information about upcoming St Michael's Hospice events, visit st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/events/.