Thousands of runners dressed as Santa take part in a race in Barcelona
Europe • Dec 22, 2025, 9:55 AM
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Around 2,500 runners dressed as Santa Claus and 800 dressed as elves participate in a 5km race in Barcelona to kick off their Christmas celebrations. From Lapland, via Florida and the Amazon in Brazil to Pakistan, Italy and Spain. Santas have been spotted in various guises as people prepare for the Christmas Holiday Season. Nicholas Rushworth has spotted not one or two Santas but hundreds of them.
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Europe • 6:40 AM
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