HUNDREDS of jolly santas will be taking to the streets on Taunton this evening to take part in the annual Santa Run. 

The Christmas-themed event is ran in aid of Children's Hospice South West and will take place at 6.30pm. 

At this year’s Taunton Santa on the Run event participants will be able to run through the town centre for the first time and there will also be an event village with lots of entertainment situated in Castle Green.

This family friendly fun run is in support of CHSW and you can run, jog or walk the 2k route.

The run will be started by the Taunton Deane Mayor.

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