Dave Evans has sent over some images from today’s Santa Dash, which kicked off earlier today.

Up to 7,000 Santas took part in the 5km run, with hopes of reclaiming the world record for jogging Father Christmases.

Local celebs such as Craig Phillips from Big Brother and Michael Shields were joined by the ubiquitous Mike Storey. Joggers running for the Everton Foundation took part in blue Santa suits.

Since my own knees stopped working in around 2005 I don’t do a lot of running these days, so I didn’t take part. If there’s a Santa Lie-In net year I’ll do my best though.