The Father Christmases could run a 5km (3.1 miles) or 2.5km (1.5 miles) route, the organiser says.

The run in Taunton's Longrun Meadow began in 2013, and more than 17,000 people have crossed the line

Freddie Storey, 10, from Somerset, completed the run in sections, covering up to 18 miles a day.

Jack Pitcher hopes to complete the journey from Perth to Sydney in 60 days.

Georgia Stanfield will be among the competitors in this year's Christmas pudding race in Cheddleton.

Runners must wear a head torch and a helmet to take part in the underground marathon in Portsmouth.

Jon Shield becomes the first man to win all four events in a series held in extreme environments.

A mother from Liverpool is running a 5km (3.1mile) Santa Dash in memory of her daughter Phoebe.