Runners dressed as Father Christmas take part in the so-called "Nikolaus Run" in the East German town of Michendorf, 40km south-west of Berlin yesterday.
Around 800 people took part in the Santa Claus running competition that is hosted by the Laufclub Michendorf running association.
REUTERS
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