More than 70 Santas braved the wet weather yesterday for the first Stevenage town centre family fun run, organised by Letchworth-based Garden House Hospice Care.

The Comet: Runners braved the cold in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubRunners braved the cold in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The 5k run saw friends and family come together for a jog or walk around the town and through the Stevenage Town Centre Gardens – donning their best Santa and elf costumes.

Organiser Jake Amos from the hospice said: “Sunday’s Santa Scamper went really well, with a great crowd turning up to show their support for the hospice and cheering on our fancy dress runners as they took part in the town centre 5k.

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

“The atmosphere was incredible, and saw children and adults alike spreading some festive cheer around Stevenage.

“Huge thanks to everyone who braved the cold to take part and to all the volunteers and everyone else involved, you were all fantastic.”

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

Final fundraising targets are currently being counted, with every penny raised going to the running of the hospice.

The Comet: The 5k run took runners through the town and into the Stevenage Town Centre Gardens. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubThe 5k run took runners through the town and into the Stevenage Town Centre Gardens. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: People of all ages got involved in the Santa Scamper. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubPeople of all ages got involved in the Santa Scamper. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Around 70 runners turned out for the first fun run event to be held in the town centre. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubAround 70 runners turned out for the first fun run event to be held in the town centre. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Festive fun in the town centre on Sunday in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubFestive fun in the town centre on Sunday in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Santas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera ClubSantas scampered around Stevenage town centre yesterday to raise money for Garden House Hospice Care. Picture: Terry Linton, Hitchin Camera Club (Image: Archant)