The annual Swindon Santa Run is back on December 1 for it's eighth year.

However, this year will have a slight twist.

After comments were made last year about people wanting to dress as reindeer and the wasting of Santa suits.

That means this year's run will be suit-free and more environmentally friendly. Runners are encouraged to wear Santa hats or antlers, technically making this the first Santa and Reindeer Run.

The event is being hosted by the Swindon Phoenix Rotary Club and aims to support two of the big charities in Swindon - Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Brighter Futures.

The run will take place at Lydiard Park on Sunday with runners being given the option of a 3k, 5k or 10k course with dogs welcome to join too.

Thanks to popular demand, all spots for the race have sold out.

Starting at 11am, the Rock Choir will be on hand to provide entertainment before runners set off.

More than 500 people took part in last year's run and raised around £12,000 for the charities.