People of all ages took part in a Santa fun run through the streets of Epping.

The fundraising event for St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, involved 50 people including children, adults, and members of local running clubs.  

Dressed head-to-toe in Santa outfits, the runners started off near Barclays Bank in Epping High Street and completed a 3K circuit around the town.

Thursday's run was the first time the hospice had organised a fun run event in Epping and the participants raised £3,000.  

The charty's Harlow fun run, which took place on December 8, had 160 participants and involved a 4K run.

Collectively both fun runs have raised over £14,000 for St Claire Hospice.