Sunday, December 15, 2013

Santas on the run in Oxford

Early this morning over 1700 Santas ran a 2 mile family fun run, storming the streets of Oxford. It was a sight to behold!  
 This was the 4th annual Helen & Douglas House charity run in Oxford.   
There are dozens of Santa runs during December in towns throughout the U.K.  Oxford's run was for a children's hospice care organization.
I was so impressed to see so many children, teenagers,  and families with children taking part. 
It was a bit surreal to see the stunning street of Oxford filled with Santas everywhere you looked.
It was also wonderful that there was a break in the weather.  It rained last night and it rained this afternoon, but the sun was out this morning for the Santa run.
Ho Ho Ho all the way down Broad Street to the traditional Christmas market and the hot chocolate and mulled cider that awaited the runners...
...and a ride on the carousel in front of Balliol College. 

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