Hundreds of Santas partake in Michendorf’s fun run

STORY: Anyone dressed up in a Father Christmas costume is allowed to take part.

And the red-robed and clothed participants are not only running to keep the chill out but to earn their mug of traditional mulled wine, handed out by bystanders.

"I'm running the Santa run because it's just a super nice atmosphere here in Michendorf. It's a fun run because everyone is dressed up. There are lots of red runners around you, it just looks beautiful," said runner Michael Schatz.

According to the local municipality, this is the 14th time the run has taken place, as it always does on the 2nd Advent.

The start and finish were both at the Michendorf community centre with mulled win or a chocolate Santa available for all.