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:-
No public board meeting for Manx Care due to General Election
But health body 'committed to openness and transparency'
Chauffeur needed to provide 'professional and discreet service' for VIPs
Opportunity to work at 'heart of Island’s constitutional and ceremonial life’
Fire officer praises 'quick-thinking' staff after blaze at fire station
Investigations continuing after incident which destroyed fire engine
Chief Minister: 'AG not out to silence debate'
Concerns over wind farm guidance issued to HoK candidates