The Santa Dash returns to Glasgow's streets
More than 3,000 people put on their Christmas costumes to take part
Thousands of people took to Glasgow Green this morning to take part in the annual Santa Dash.
More than 3,000 runners donned their Santa hats and Christmas costumes to tackle the 5k round the park.
The festive season can be particularly difficult for families struggling with a cancer diagnosis, and the run gives them a chance to join a community of people who understand.
Community fundraising manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, Maisie McCormack said: “I think that’s what an event like this is all about.
“There’s lots of friend groups, working groups, gym groups, families that come together, but it’s the kind of event that somebody could just come on their own, and there are people here on their own.
“If that’s given them a day out where they can be around like-minded people then it’s a winner, I think it’s a really nice way to bring people together.”
Lots of the people who take part in the run have been inspired by family members.
Seven year old cousins Charlie Reid and Ella MacPhail did the run after their Gran’s cancer diagnosis.
Charlie’s mum Lynsey said: “My mum was diagnosed with gastric cancer in the middle of October, which completely knocked us for six.
"Things have gone so fast since then and she's already had one round of treatment.
“Since her diagnosis, the Beatson have just been amazing.
“Things have moved so fast, and the staff have just been so kind and caring and really have made the process a lot easier.
“We have visited the Wellbeing Centre and met lots of the wonderful staff that work there who are all amazing.”
She added: “They are so invested and are always wanted to know how much money they've managed to raise and know that every penny will help their Gran get better."
Since the Dash first took to the streets in 2006, it has raised more than £400,000 for charities, and this year the funds will be split between the Beatson and the Lord Provost’s Charity Fund.