On Sunday, over 600 Santas dashed along Littlehampton Seafront to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice. 100 more Santas than had been hoped for!

Santas and their supporters warm up to Splash FM before participating in the 3km Santa Dash.

Littlehampton Mayor, Councillor Joyce Bowyer officiated at the event.

St Barnabas Hospice’s Chief Executive, Hugh Lowson gave an overview of the wonderful work St Barnabas Hospice does, and as he pointed out: ‘Only thanks to the enormous support and goodwill of our volunteers many of whom are here today.’

Dogs were especially welcome and a number ran with their owners.

600 Santas line up at the start line in Bango Road Car Park, Littlehampton for the 3km route, which took in Mewsbrook Park and Littlehampton Seafront. Hot drinks were provided at the finishing Point by the East Beach Cafe.

Press photographers, families and friends take a final picture before the off.

The somewhat bizarre, but absolutely magnificent sight as 600 Santas Dash along Littlehampton’s South Terrace at the start of the 3KM Route.

This is the first time St Barnabas has run their Santa Dash in Littlehampton. They were hoping for 500 participants, but in the managed managed to attract over 600  – a truly splendid turn out for Littlehampton and a great event for all those who watched and took part.