HUNDREDS turned out for the Nantwich Santa Dash that took place on Sunday, December 14.

Liz Southall from online community radio station RedShift Radio compered the event on the town square, while there was a warm up from an instructor from Cheshire East Council-operated Everybody followed by a reminder of the two kilometre route around the town before the participants moved to the start line for the 11am set off.

Cool and dry weather provided near perfect conditions and the first runner crossed the finish line in around nine minutes, with the second placed runner just a few seconds behind.

There were people dressed as Santa Claus, Mrs Claus, elves, a Christmas tree, a two-person reindeer and even a few Santa dogs. Each participant received a medal, chocolate, mince pie and bottle of water. All proceeds from the event will go to Hope House Children's Hospices.

The race was once again generously sponsored by 1st Choice for Homes, with the chocolates kindly supplied by Sugros Cash & Carry, the mince pies by Chatwins and the bottled water by The Co-operative Funeralcare (Mill Street, Crewe).

The course was marshalled by the Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver.