This year’s Isle of Man Bank Charity Santa Dash takes place around Douglas town centre next Wednesday lunchtime.
The sprint through the streets of Douglas will begin at 12.30pm from the bank’s Athol Street premises before heading down Prospect Hill, Victoria Street, along Loch Promenade, up Church Road and along Finch Road to a finish at the entrance to the South Douglas Old Friends Association where runners will receive a goody bag at the festive warm down reception.
Prizes up for grabs are £300, £200 and £100 for the leading male and female Santas and will be announced at the SDOFA immediately after the event.
There will also be £100 each for the best Santa/festive outfit for male and female as well as £100 for the best festive team.
Entrants for the event must be at least 18 years of age on the day, running on behalf of a Manx registered charity and wearing a full Santa or Christmas-themed costume.
The closing date for entries in Monday, December 14 and registration opens at 11.15am on the day at the South Douglas Old Friends Association, closing no later than 12.15pm.
Entry forms can be downloaded from the website www.iombank.com and then need to be returned to Jane Howland, Isle of Man Bank, Howard Pearson House, Summerhill Business Park, Victoria Road, Douglas, IM2 4RP.