FATHER Christmas will be sending his minions to Promenade Park this weekend for the annual Santa Fun Run.

The David Randall Foundation has been holding the annual fun run in the park for years, with hundreds of Santas donning their best red and white suits to run the distance to raise funds for their cause.

This year’s event will be the fourth time the Santas have taken the challenge in the park.

Last year saw record numbers of Santas take part, sprinting across the entire park, braving the cold.

A total of 316 Santas participated, with an additional 12 mascots within the crowd of red and white.

This year’s fun run will take place next Sunday December 17, with registration starting from 9am with the runners and walkers setting off from 10.30am.

Last year’s 5km run raised nearly £3,500 for the David Randall Foundation.

The foundation was set up in 2012, shortly after the death of David Randall from Maldon.

David was an enthusiastic cricketer from a very early age and was determined to excel at the sport.

As well as being an exceptional cricketer David also became a popular and dedicated coach, inspiring the young people he taught both at Maldon Cricket Club and the Essex Central board squads with his dedication and passion.

with the aim of giving those with life-limiting illnesses the opportunity to lead a full and prosperous life, as well as dedicating resources and support to aspiring musicians and sportsmen and women who are restrained in their ambitions due to lack of resources.

Competitors are invited to bring along their own Father Christmas suits, but they will also be provided to them by the organisers on the day.

Entry to the fun run is £13.50 for adults and £10 for children under 17 years old.

The fun run will begin in Promenade Park on the Sunday from 10.30am. All spectators are welcome to cheer on friends and family.

Visit www.drfsantafunrun.org.