SANTA Claus is coming to town – and he's bringing his friends with him!
The Humberston Lions Club's fifth annual Santa Fun Run is coming to Cleethorpes.
It will see scores of charitable runners pull on their red hats and beards and ho-ho-ho it through the resort for two-and-a-half miles in aid of local charities.
Last year 80 people took part and spread festive cheer to the scores of spectators who turned out to clap them on.
Organiser and club secretary Martin Allingham hopes this year will be even better supported.
He said: "The day is a bit of fun at a time when everyone is busy worrying about Christmas and festive shopping.
"It is a great chance for them to relax, have fun and help local charities and needy causes in the process."
The run will start at the Discovery Centre in King's Road on Sunday, December 9.
The Santas will run around the back to Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, down towards the pier and then back again, with a shorter route available for disabled people. All ages are welcome and everyone will be kitted out with a Santa outfit that they can keep after making their donation of £10 to take part.
Children can take part for £2 and they will receive a Santa hat.
It one of a number of charitable events organised by the Lions and the proceeds will go into the group's local charity pot ready to be shared out among the many needy causes they support.
Martin continued: "We want as many people as possible to come along and try it.
"There is no risk, it is just pure good fun.
"If people don't fancy running, they can come and enjoy the sight of all the Santas running along the seafront.
"It makes quite a good spectacle.
"We enjoy it every year – we wouldn't do it if we didn't.
"We love seeing the smiles on people's faces when they get back from the run."
Medals will be awarded to everyone who takes part and Santas will be warmed up with hot mince pies and non-alcoholic mulled wine at the end of the run.
Participants should arrive at the Discovery Centre for registration at 10am.
E-mail humberstonlions@gmail.com for more information or visit www.humberstonlions.co.uk
