Hundreds of Santas set off from Bicester's Pingle Field this morning for one of the towns biggest annual events.

About 500 men, women and children donned the red and white for the Bicester Santa Run raising money for charity.

This year's run is raising money for Hummingbird Centre, local scout groups and the Army Cadet Training Corps.

Oxford Mail:

Bicester Mayor Jolanta Lis said: "we have got 500 runners signed up for the run and the amount is growing every year.

"People are here having fun and supporting charity and raising money.

"It's a very popular event in our community."