Police motorcyclists in Liverpool, Merseyside, UK 1st December, 2013. Policing the Liverpool Santa Dash starting at the Pier Head and attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Santa Gathering’ which stands at a staggering 13,000 and also trying to raise to more than last year’s total of £5 million. Festive Fun Run is backing the ITV Text Santa Appeal this year to help raise funds for Age UK, Anthony Nolan, Carers UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care, together for Short Lives and Whizz-Kidz.
"This was the city's chance to reclaim the world record for the largest gathering of Santas. This event on December 1 marks the 10th Liverpool Santa Dash, which has become a firm favourite in the run-up to the festive season. The 2013 dash was open to runners, joggers and walkers with everyone taking part in the Santa suit provided." "The massed ranks of Santa’s taking part in the Liverpool Santa Dash this weekend were in full voice as the event in partnership with Chellew Productions and Royal Court Theatre invited everyone to join together in song at the start of the biggest Festive Fun Run in the At approx 9:15am choirs from across Merseyside performed together before inviting the 10,000 Santas and spectators to join together in a rendition of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ahead of the official start at 9:30am."
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Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
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