Sea of red on Douglas streets
The 2017 Santa Dash was won, both in the male and female category, by the reigning champions.
Jack Okell and Rachael Franklin retained their crowns with times of 4:42 and 4:52 respectively - each win £300 for their respective charities.
Swarms of seasonal Santas set off from outside the Isle of Man Bank on Prospect Hill at 12:30, and first-timer Nick Stephens says it's a lot harder than it looks:-
Marown Commissioners to hold requisition meeting ahead of by-election
Local authority says residents will have chance to ask questions
Onchan commissioner will stand again in 2031
Gabriella Corkish received over 700 votes in General Election
Yellow warning for coastal overtopping to come into force later
It's expected from 11am
Garff candidates put in 'terrible' position by windfarm advice says new MHK
Hewison criticises advice given by AG's chambers