A group of Santas are gearing up to walk, jog or run three miles to raise money for charity.

On December 9 the annual Santa Dash will take place in Kenton to raise money for Mind in Harrow and for St Luke’s Hospice.

More than 300 people are expected to gather at Claremont High School, in Claremont Avenue, at 10.30am.

The group of men, women, children and dogs, all dressed as Father Christmas, will then traverse a three mile course ending back at the school.

All participants will gather sponsorship and the money raised will go to the charities.

Mind is a charity which works to support people with mental illnesses.

St Luke’s Hospice provides end of life care to the people of Harrow and Brent.