Over 130 santas limbering up for charity dash

The event is sponsored by Isle of Man Bank, which has put up a total of nearly £3,000 in prize money with cheques of £300, £200 and £100 going to the first three finishers. 

There are prizes for the best dressed male and female runners with a further £1,800 being awarded for pre-determined, but secret, finishing positions. 

The elite athletes in the field will be bidding to break the course record of 4 minutes 28 seconds set by John Halligan in 2007.