Accuro's first Santa Dash has taken place in Saffron Walden.

Participants were invited to run or walk as many laps as they wished of a short course around Market Square and surrounding roads between 9.30am to 10am on Sunday (December 5).

The family friendly event included a ‘Santa Pack’ with a choice of a full Santa Suit or a Santa hat, festive finishers medal and digital finishers certificate.

An Accuro spokeswoman said: "We were so pleased that so many people still showed up despite the rain, it really showed Saffron Walden’s fantastic community spirit!

"We had 30 Santas running in the end and raised £1,155 for Accuro.

"We were thrilled with this for our first ever Santa Dash and hope to come back bigger and better still next year.

"The event was sponsored by NFU Mutual Saffron Walden and Tela Digital Agency.

"We couldn’t have done it without their support and that of the town council, our wonderful volunteers and amazing Santas!"

Saffron Walden Reporter: Leszck, Lucien (11), Julia (8) Leon (5) and Joanna Galczynski with four-legged members jogging down Market Hill, Saffron Walden, during the first Accuro Santa DashLeszck, Lucien (11), Julia (8) Leon (5) and Joanna Galczynski with four-legged members jogging down Market Hill, Saffron Walden, during the first Accuro Santa Dash (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Making the most of a downhill part of the Accuro Santa Dash course in Saffron WaldenMaking the most of a downhill part of the Accuro Santa Dash course in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Kerry encourages Max (almost 3) during the Accuro Santa Dash, Saffron WaldenKerry encourages Max (almost 3) during the Accuro Santa Dash, Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Kerry with Max (almost 3) during the first Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron WaldenKerry with Max (almost 3) during the first Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Joanna with a little Spaniel puppy braving the rain for the first Accuro Santa Dash, Saffron WaldenJoanna with a little Spaniel puppy braving the rain for the first Accuro Santa Dash, Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Lewis and Kerry with their children Pheobe and Theo during the Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron WaldenLewis and Kerry with their children Pheobe and Theo during the Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Despite the rain in Saffron Walden for the first Santa Dash, the Accuro volunteers were cheerful behind the beardsDespite the rain in Saffron Walden for the first Santa Dash, the Accuro volunteers were cheerful behind the beards (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Max (aged almost 3) proudly shows off his Accuro Santa Dash participant medalMax (aged almost 3) proudly shows off his Accuro Santa Dash participant medal (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Andrew Embleton who goes to Accuro, with his mum Sandra and dad Paul waiting to present the next participant medal at the Santa Dash in Saffron WaldenAndrew Embleton who goes to Accuro, with his mum Sandra and dad Paul waiting to present the next participant medal at the Santa Dash in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Thumbs up for keeping going in the rain during the first Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron WaldenThumbs up for keeping going in the rain during the first Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Elodie with her 'umbrella assistant' during marshalling duties at the Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron WaldenElodie with her 'umbrella assistant' during marshalling duties at the Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Andrew Embleton presents Bobby, sevenswith his Accuro Santa Dash participant medal, Saffron WaldenAndrew Embleton presents Bobby, sevenswith his Accuro Santa Dash participant medal, Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: The McRandal family who completed the Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron WaldenThe McRandal family who completed the Accuro Santa Dash in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Suzie and Antony Wright with Jenson (three) and Enzo (nine months) having completed the Santa Dash in Saffron WaldenSuzie and Antony Wright with Jenson (three) and Enzo (nine months) having completed the Santa Dash in Saffron Walden (Image: Copyright © 2021 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved)