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Santas go dashing through the streets

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More than 20 runners and their supporters took to the streets of Brodick on Sunday for the traditiona­l Santa dash.

Wearing their Santa suits and other colourful costumes, they completed a 5km circuit of the village being cheered on by wellwisher­s passing by and the sounding of car horns. After the dreadful weather on Saturday, they were fortunatel­y to get a bright day.

While billed as a fun event, prizes were handed out at the end of the run with 1st overall and 1st male, George Doubleday. 2nd overall and 1st female, Julia Harrison. Nearest to time, 1st male George Doubleday, 1st female Sue Francis. Most improved runner, Julie Cannon. Best dressed, Julie Mcghee and Patrick Scott.

Fun quiz

Afterwards the runners retired to the Brodick Golf Club for a couple of orange juices and a fun quiz staged by Bill Yale.

The event was organised jointly this year by the Brodick Arran Pace Makers group and the Whiting Bay jogscotlan­d group who both meet weekly in their respective villages and restart again in January. A beginners’ group has also started in Brodick on a Tuesday. See group Facebook pages for details.

?? 01_B51dash01 ?? The runners and marshals ahead of the start of the race.
01_B51dash01 The runners and marshals ahead of the start of the race.
?? 01_B51dash. Photo Dr David Hogg ?? Santa (Hugh Boag) finally loses his beard as the group heads to the Auchrannie.
01_B51dash. Photo Dr David Hogg Santa (Hugh Boag) finally loses his beard as the group heads to the Auchrannie.
?? 01_B51dash03 ?? And they’re off ... the first group of runners start the dash.
01_B51dash03 And they’re off ... the first group of runners start the dash.
?? 01_B51dash04 ?? Fastest male and female, George Doubleday and Julia Harrison burn up the pavement.
01_B51dash04 Fastest male and female, George Doubleday and Julia Harrison burn up the pavement.
?? 01_B51dash10 ?? Goatfell is hidden behind the clouds as the runners pound Brodick promenade.
01_B51dash10 Goatfell is hidden behind the clouds as the runners pound Brodick promenade.
?? 01_B51dash05 ?? Amanda Hogge and Julie Mcgee lead from the front.
01_B51dash05 Amanda Hogge and Julie Mcgee lead from the front.
?? 01_B51dash17 ?? Sue Francis crosses the line with partner Bill Yale, who was a marshal and quizmaster.
01_B51dash17 Sue Francis crosses the line with partner Bill Yale, who was a marshal and quizmaster.
?? 01_B51dash02 ?? Gordon McInnes explains the route to the runners.
01_B51dash02 Gordon McInnes explains the route to the runners.
?? Photo Dr David Hogg 01_B51dash16 ?? Dougie McInnes is encouraged across the finish line with some of the other runners.
Photo Dr David Hogg 01_B51dash16 Dougie McInnes is encouraged across the finish line with some of the other runners.
?? 01_B51dash13 ?? Carol Brown makes her way along Brodick shorefront.
01_B51dash13 Carol Brown makes her way along Brodick shorefront.
?? 01_B51dash11 ?? Richard Prestage is all smiles on the course.
01_B51dash11 Richard Prestage is all smiles on the course.
?? 01_B51dash12 ?? Patrick Scott shows off his best dressed costume.
01_B51dash12 Patrick Scott shows off his best dressed costume.
?? 01_B51dash07 ?? Chris Hogge shows his fun side before the start of the run.
01_B51dash07 Chris Hogge shows his fun side before the start of the run.
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