Some 187 Santas are already limbering up for the annual dash through the streets of Douglas.

The Douglas Santa Dash takes place on (tomorrow) Wednesday starting at 12.30pm from outside Isle of Man Bank in Prospect Hill.

Government Ministers, charity representatives and competitive business colleagues are among those already signed up.

Isle of Man Bank will donate £3,000 in prize money to registered Manx charities of the recipients’ choice.

There will be prizes of £300, £200 and £100 for the first three male and female Santas to cross the finish line on Finch Road.

In addition, there will be 15 spot prizes spread throughout the field for predetermined finishing positions.

The best dressed male, female and team will also win £100 for their chosen charities.

The winners will be announced in South Douglas Old Friends’ Association, in Finch Road, after the Santa Dash.

Participants can enter as individuals or groups. It’s free to enter. Entries close at 9am on event day.

For more information, to download a sponsorship form and to register online, visit www.iombank.com/iom/personal-banking/santa-dash.ashx