Thousands of people dressed as Father Christmas took part in Glasgow Santa Dash on Sunday (December 10).
Participants of all ages and abilities, including children in prams and dogs in fancy dress, joined the annual festive 5k to raise money for charity.
Kicking off at Glasgow Green at 10am, the jolly red sea of around 3,500 runners took on the route along the banks of the River Clyde before looping back to the park.
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All profits from the event will go towards The Lord Provost's charity fund and The Beatson Cancer Charity, which helps people with cancer and their families in Scotland.
The Lord Provost congratulated everyone who took part on their extremely festive attire and their amazing fundraising efforts.
Councillor McLaren said: "Everyone loves the Santa Dash, it is held in great affection by runners and spectators alike and the participants do an amazing job of raising funds for a range of charities."
Medals were presented to everyone who crossed the finish line at the landmark 2014 Commonwealth Games sculpture.
Glasgow City Council, which organised the event, thanked television presenter Bryan Burnett for taking part, Irvin Stringfellow of the Showman's Guild who provided the children's rides, FirstBus who provided free transport for participants, and all the volunteers "who helped make it a massive success".
Since it launched in 2006, the Santa Dash has raised more than £400,000 for various charities.
The Lord Provost's fund for vulnerable citizens helps people in crisis and desperate need, including families dealing with loss, bereavement, cancer or trauma.
Anyone still wishing to donate can do so on the Beatson JustGiving page, at justgiving.com/campaign/glasgowsantadash23 or the Lord Provost's fund for vulnerable citizens www.justgiving.com/lordprovostfund-forvc
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