Runners donned fancy dress and flocked to Christ Church Meadow in Oxford to raise money for charity.
About 150 people lined up at the start line for the city council's annual two-and-a-half mile Christmas fun run on December 11.
They were sent on their way by Lord Mayor Gill Sanders.
Among those taking part was Newsquest (Oxfordshire) graphic artist Katie Miller, who dressed as a little devil.
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