It was smiles all round yesterday (December 20) as hundreds flocked to the city to take part in the run, which has been organised by Believe and Achieve Events since 2008.
Giving people the opportunity to raise money for charity, the 5k and 10k run aims to spread Christmas cheer during the festive season.
The race will be taken over by Pompey in the Community from next year as the event continues to prove a hit with locals.
Step into a gallery of wonderful pictures from the event:
13. Southsea Santa Run
Southsea turned into a sea of red as hundreds of people took part in the Santa run 5k and 10k. Pictured is people running the Santa run. Picture: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
14. Southsea Santa Run
Southsea turned into a sea of red as hundreds of people took part in the Santa 5k and 10k. Picture: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
15. Southsea Santa Run
Southsea turned into a sea of red as hundreds of people took part in the Santa 5k and 10k. Picture: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
16. Southsea Santa Run
Southsea turned into a sea of red as hundreds of people took part in the Santa 5k and 10k. Pictured: The Pompey in the Community Volunteers at the Santa run. Picture: Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman