RADCLIFFE Athletic Club's Susanne and John Andrew got into the Christmas spirit when they donned fancy dress to run a family 5k in the Lake District.

Along with their sons Jack, aged 13, and 10-year-old Harry they ran the Lyth Valley Damson Gin Trail Race at Crosthwaite.

Mum and dad were among 135 adults registered for the run and children were allowed to run free of charge, with Jack taking second place overall and Harry coming third among the youngsters.

Six other members also enjoyed the festive season in fancy dress, running the four-mile Santa Dash Trail race at Horwich.

They were Sarah Rushton and husband Dave, Bev McGrath and husband Dave, Ian Hopkinson and Caroline Taylor Smith.