The event was held on Sunday morning (December 5) and saw both youngsters and adults run 1k around the shopping centre while raising money for the Foundation of Light and the Red Sky Foundation.
Organised by Sunderland BID and The Bridges, it was just one of many Christmas activities on offer throughout the festive season this year in the city centre.
The ice rink in Keel Square and the Winter Funderland Fair at the Crowtree site are also on offer in the city centre.
People of all ages got involved in the festive fun and they also all received a medal from Santa for finishing the race.
1. All smiles
From front left: Sergio Petrucci, founder of Red Sky Foundation, Sharon Appleby, CEO of Sunderland BID and Spohie Ashcroft, Head of marketing at The Foundation of Light launch the 2021 Charity Reindeer Dash at the Bridges Shopping Centre. Photo: Ian McClelland
2. Family fun
Regan Stewart from South Shields with her children Drew and Grayson proudly displaying their Reindeer Dash medals. Photo: Ian McClelland
3. Running
Adults and youngsters all took part in Sunderland's Reindeer Dash. Photo: Ian McClelland
4. Festive fun
There was plenty of entertainment on hand at Sunderland's Reindeer Dash. Photo: Ian McClelland