PAUL Fernandez donned his Santa Claus costume to finish second at the Hooky Christmas Canter.

The Abingdon AC member was the first V40 across the line in 45mins 29secs at the seasonal fun run hosted by Hook Norton Harriers.

Many of the 227 participants were dressed in festive costumes as they took on the seven-mile course.

Eynsham Road Runner Mark Baker was fourth in 45.50, while Chris Colbeck, of Witney Road Runners, was the fastest V50, clocking 51.04 in ninth.

Kate Williamson, another Eynsham member, took the LV65 crown, finishing 92nd in 1.09.36.

The race was won by Ian Allen, of Spa Striders, who took victory by 31 seconds.

SUBMITTED CLUB RESULTS

HOOKY CHRISTMAS CANTER

Bicester Tri Club: 17 G James 54.16, 25 L Godber (V40) 56.46, 49 R Young 1.02.52, 51 M Reader (V50) 1.03.07, 80 S Mathews (V50) 1.08.01, 96 C Mathews (LV55) 1.10.36, 128 M Lever (M60) 1.16.58, 140 S Lever (LV55) 1.20.22, 177 K Doyle (LV45) 1.30.36, 178 C Lawrence (LV35) 1.30.36, 224 C Reader (LV45) 1.44.55, 225 S Harrison (LV55) 1.44.55.

Headington Road Runners: 65 A Barry (LV45) 01.05.55, 101 A James (LV45) 01.11.22, 130 S Harding-Brown (LV45) 01.18.13, 155 J Faria (LV45) 01.23.44, 156 H Huggins (LV45) 01.23.52, 198 S Leach (LV45) 01.37.51.

Witney Road Runners: 9 C Colbeck (1st V50) 51.04, 112 A Beardsley 1.14.22.

EVESHAM FESTIVAL 10KM

Witney Road Runners: 43 S Howard (3rd LV35) 54.02, 124 E Howard (1st U20L) 67.19.

SUDELEY CASTLE SANTA RUN 8KM

Witney Road Runners: 3 P Taylor 41.22.