Children and parents alike donned toy antlers and red noses while there was a colourful array of Christmas jumpers on display as runners raced around the Bridges.
As well getting in the Christmas spirit, the Dash, which was running for its fourth year, also raised “hundreds of pounds” for local charities The Foundation of Light and the Red Sky Foundation.
Check out the following eight festive family photographs as Christmas arrived at the Bridges.
5. A great cause.
One of the two charities to benefit from the Dash was the Red Sky Foundation which supports people in the North East in need of cardiac care. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Dressed to dash
Maddie Doran with daughter Elise, dressed in antlers and red noses ahead of the race. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Race for the finish.
Runners nearing the finish of the Reindeer Dash. Photo: Frank Reid